Cara Wade, a lighting expert from Build My LED, tells you exactly what you should be looking for when thinking about lighting your planted aquarium. Cara clears up misconceptions and cuts through the marketing jargon that’s floating out there. You are not going to want to miss this one! Links mentioned in the show: Lighting Basics ScapeFu043 Lighting Basics for the … Read More
Ways to Fertilize Your Plants | ScapeFu055
Ways to Fertilize Your Plants In ScapeFu episode 55, Art starts a podcast series on the ways people fertilize aquarium plants today. It’s a foundation podcast to be followed by deep dives into Estimative Index, Mineralized Soil, PPS and more. Here’s what you’ll learn on this episode: Some history on the way people use to fertilize aquarium plants What you … Read More
Dosing Vinegar in Your Aquarium | ScapeFu046
Learn why dosing a carbon source like vinegar may be beneficial to your freshwater planted aquarium. It even fights cyanobacteria.
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How to Add CO2 – Introduction to Aquarium Plants Tutorial
How to add CO2 to your planted aquarium tank. This is part 4 of the Introduction to Aquarium Plants Tutorial. Learn how I do it.
CO2 Basics – Aquarium Plants Tutorial
In parts 1 and 2 of this Introduction to Aquarium Plants Tutorial, we discussed the first part of what I call the golden equilibrium for planted aquariums – Light = CO2 = Fertilizer. You need to find the golden equilibrium for you particular setup. Once you do, you will have a beautiful and healthy aquarium where algae is minimized and plants … Read More
Light Basics Continued – Introduction to Aquarium Plants Tutorial Part 2
In Light Basics part 1, we covered the very basics of lighting for the planted aquarium. We talked about why light is important to plants, how we can meet a plant’s needs in a short or longer time and we introduced the concept of photosynthetically active radiation (PAR). If you haven’t read it yet, please go do so now as … Read More
Light Basics – Introduction to Aquarium Plants Tutorial
Light is one of the most important things to know in order to keep aquarium plants healthy. Learn the basics of light in this aquarium plants tutorial.
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CO2 Regulators Explained | ScapeFu034
The CO2 regulator is one of the most important pieces of equipment in your planted aquarium. In episode 34, we explain them in detail and arm YOU with the information you need to make an informed purchasing decision.
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Low Tech Aquascaping: What you need to know
Low tech aquascaping is probably the oldest type of aquascaping. Long before all the high tech gadgets we have today, hobbyists managed to not only keep plants but to keep them in beautiful arrangements we now call aquascapes. In episode 31, Jurijs and I break down low tech aquascaping and tell you how to set up your very own. Have … Read More
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Automatic Fertilization | ScapeFu Wednesday Pro Tip
Automatic fertilization is today’s pro tip. It’s definitely not needed by everyone and it can be expensive. However, if you travel for business (like me) or just want to simplify your life, then an automatic fertilization system is just what you need. Why is automatic fertilization important? Maintaining a constant nutrient level in the aquarium is vitally important to keeping … Read More
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