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Aquatic Plants

Nurture a lush jungle of aquatic plants without CO2 injection

Aquatic Plants

Should I keep the floating plants in my nanoscape?

June 10, 2025

I set up this planted nano cube about 2.5 months ago and I think it’s looking good. The frogbit (Limnobium laevigatum) on the surface provides a floating filtration system with its roots hanging down, the shrimp love it…

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Aquatic Plants

Nano cube maintenance: Trimming the plants in the tiny underwater garden

June 10, 2025
I never expected just how potent having mud from the wild under my substrate would be. The plants in my tank just keep growing. Today I decided it was time to tidy things up so I can see…
Aquatic Plants

Time for a haircut? How to trim aquatic plants in an aquascape

June 9, 2025
Let’s tidy up this 22l dirted tank by trimming back the pearl weed, frogbit, java moss and crinum bulb fronds. Aquascapes and nanoscapes like this one can quickly get overgrown, especially if you have a lot of healthy…
Aquatic Plants

Frogbit delivers Jack and the Beanstalk-style growth

June 6, 2025
Only two days ago I tidied up my 22l nanoscape and trimmed the frogbit. Already the plant has put roots down to the bottom of the aquarium. This is a perfect plant for aquascapers and nanoscapers who want…
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