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Modern Aquarium’s Guide to Setting Up & Using CO2 in a Planted Aquarium

Posted by Artur Wlazlo on 10 Mar 2026

Key Takeaways Carbon dioxide is an essential nutrient for aquarium plants and helps them grow faster, healthier, and more vibrant. Natural sources of CO2 in an aquarium are often insufficient for hea … read more

Stem Plants in the Aquarium, Part II: Trimming, Replanting, and Creating a Lush Stem Plant Wall

Posted by Artur M. Wlazlo on 7 Mar 2026

If Part I is about helping stem plants grow, Part II is about helping them become beautiful. The difference between an aquarium that simply has stem plants and one where stem plants truly shape the aq … read more

Stem Plants in the Aquarium, Part I: What They Are and How to Help Them Thrive

Posted by Artur M. Wlazlo on 7 Mar 2026

There are some aquarium plants that quietly fill space, and then there are plants that define it. Stem plants belong firmly in the second category. A few bunches placed thoughtfully behind rock, wood, … read more

How Live Aquarium Plants Affect the Day-Night Cycle in a Planted Aquarium

Posted by Artur Wlazlo on 4 Mar 2026

Understanding the Impact of Live Aquarium Plants Let us talk in more detail about how live aquarium plants affect the number of processes in the aquarium. The impact of aquarium plants on water, pH, o … read more

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