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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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APC Library

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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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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Shrimp & other Invertebrates

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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Filtration

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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 - 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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Aqua Forest Aquarium

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Off Topic Water Bucket Lounge

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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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. Hey, i‘m planning my first tank. It will be an open top tank with letting the plants grow emersed. I red the book and numerous posts and learned, that some agitation of the tank is beneficial. Its a 54L(14,5G) 60cm*30cm*30cm tank, planning on 3cm molehill soil with 2-5mm gravel on top (though...
  2. I found this moss going crazy at the edge of my property next to a dense natural wood area in sheets across the ground...I looked it up it might be....Climacium Americanum....but not entirely sure. I was curious and place a small amount in about 4 inches of water and it turned a beautiful dark...
  3. My tank is overrun with a long, filamentous algae. I believe it's spirogyra. I've tried removing by hand with weekly 30% water changes, but it bounces back super fast. It's also a pain to remove because the shrimp and snails love hanging out in it. I wouldn't mind leaving a little for them, but...
  4. Hi! Somewhat new to the forum but not to the method. My passion is applying my background in engineering, photography, and design to create Walstads that both function splendidly and look aesthetically pleasing. Here are some of my tanks that are IMHO successfully meeting these objectives. I'd...
  5. Introductions and Greets
    Hello, My name is Cpl. Barnhart U.S.M.C. Veteran. I am currently jumping back into the aquarium after taking a break for 3 years due to work. I have two 75 gallon tanks I just cleaned them up and put 3" of substrate in them and filled with water. Each tank has root tabs in a 2" grid across...
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