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New to Planted Aquariums

Don't know where to begin? Find your answer here.
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Discuss aquarium plants, aquatic environments, aquarium lighting, aquarium filters, aquarium backgrounds, and other aquarium topics.
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The APC Library containing articles on planted aquarium topics, aquascapes, and people.
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Aquascaping

Discuss aquascaping designs and techniques as well as get critiques on your aquascaping pictures. Find out how to use aquatic plants, reefs, and wood to design a planted aquarium.
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Plant ID

Don't know what plant you have? Ask the experts here.
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El Natural

Diana Walstad's low-maintenance, soil-based 'El Natural' method for keeping plants and fish.
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Equipment

Aquarium Equipment - Discuss equipment to help setup your planted aquarium.
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DIY Aquarium Projects

For those that are handy or looking to save some money, discuss your DIY aquarium projects here.
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Algae

Algae Control - Get some advice for your algae problems. Control algae in your aquarium with the solutions given here.
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Fish for the Planted Aquarium

Planted Aquarium Fish - Discuss which type of aquarium fish are best suited for the aquatic plant environment you have created. Create a natural home for aquarium fish using aquatic plants.
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Aquarium Invertebrates - Discuss the varieties of freshwater shrimp, crayfish, and other invertebrates that will enhance your planted aquarium.
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Fertilizing

Science of Aquatic Fertilizing - Discuss fertilizing techniques and proper aquatic plant nutrition here.
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Lighting

Science of Aquatic Lighting - Aquarium lighting is essential for healthy aquatic plants. Discuss proper aquatic lighting for your plants and fish here.
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Substrates

Science of Aquatic Substrates - Substrate specific questions pertaining to your aquatic tank setup.
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Aquarium Photography - Discuss photography techniques, and the equipment necessary to capture beautiful aquarium pictures.
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Plant Physiology & Emersed Culture

The science of maintaining aquarium plants and emersed culture
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Cryptocorynes

Cryptocoryne plant species consists of 50+ plant species, and make a unique addition to a planted tank.
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Local Biotopes

Local Biotopes - A forum for hobbyists that are interested in and collect aquarium plants locally. Compare plant pictures, discuss collecting and plant growing techniques.
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Plants

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A place to discuss just about anything that's on your mind that doesn't have to do with aquarium plants...
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Review and discuss local stores. Compare notes on local availability. Store owners may post here as well
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The Aquatic Plant Society (TAPS)

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A club for folks in the tri-county area.
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Pittsburgh Area Planted Aquarium Society PAPAS

Private forum for the members of PAPAS
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Meet and trade with other hobbyists in the Sacramento Aquatic Plants Society.
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Southern California Aquatic Plant Enthusiasts
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Greater Washington Aquatic Plant Association GWAPA

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South Western Ohio Aquatic Plant Enthusiasts

A forum for the South Western Ohio Aquatic Plant Enthusiasts club.
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Nature Aquarium Club of Utah - NACU

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Hawaii Discussion Area

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Nature Aquarium Society of Houston (NASH)

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  1. Hello all :) After a very long gap to my aquarium hobby i'am planning to set up a small, completely natural(no lighting,filtration,fertilizers) tank near the east facing window which would get direct sunlight for approx 2 hours. The only artificial equipment I plan to use is a magnetic glass...
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  2. Disclaimer about the shelf since I know I’m inevitably going to get comments. It’s perfectly safe, the numbers have been run, it’s not going to come crashing down. I have some questions that I’d love some help with: 1) I live in Florida. Will full sunlight coming through the window make it...
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  3. I've learned after many months on this board that the best way to deal with grief from the loss of a fish is to - get another fish. And, while I don't regret a moment of my experience with dwarf cichlids, I think it may be time to move on. While at my LFS on Friday, I noticed these two in a...
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  4. Hello, Setting up a low tech 3 x 1.5 x 1.5. Will probably put dirt and peat etc in it. Got a Aqua One Strip Glo 26W plant... umm will that reach the bottom I can return it,. Was a bit amazed the guy said look at it when you get home looks havlf finished like you can see the extrusion rod...
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  5. Hi all, Been a while since I've been back on the forums but happy to see APC is active. I've been dealing with this constant black mold or fungus for the longest time and I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with it. It forms as a thin film and only on the tops of my hydroton exposed to...
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