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Nov
Nov
John Tullock talks about Iron supplements in planted aquariums with a new take on an often over used item.
Category Archives: Planted Tank Technique
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Mar
Mar
Carbon Dioxide Tip Sheet for planted aquariums by John Tullock. Quick points about CO2 and what you need to keep plants thriving
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Mar
Mar
People are too busy to pay attention to long explanations these days, so I have created some bullet points that will help customers achieve success in growing freshwater plants.
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Aug
Aug
by John Tullock After over a year of experimentation and observation, AquaLife has developed three new products for planted aquarium enthusiasts. They are LUSH, Phyto-Tone, and Evoke. Each has been designed to make life easier for anyone with a planted aquarium. Plants need light, carbon dioxide, and food (fertilizer) in order to grow and thrive. […]
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Apr
Apr
Thinner and more reliable, this fixture sets a new standard when it comes to plant lighting. In testing, PAR values exceeded all other comparable LED fixtures from Sevenports.
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Apr
Apr
Algae growth can wreak havoc on the aquarium you have worked hard to create. Luckily, there are multiple ways to prevent or diminish algae. Following our simple suggestions will keep your aquarium, and the life inside of it, in great shape. As mentioned in prior blogs, in order for plants to reach their full potential […]
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Mar
Mar
by John Tullock Back in December, 2017, I posted a photo of the demonstration tank I have set up to help explain how to grow aquatic plants. You can check it out here. To recap my maintenance protocol: Light on for 6 hours per day. Tank receives indirect sunlight. Fertilizer added daily, except on water […]
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Jan
Jan
by John Tullock Could you use some relief from the winter weather right about now? No time or budget for a trip to some tropical paradise? Maybe what you need is a garden aquarium, tucked away somewhere in a gloomy corner of the house, to bring a little brightness and greenery into your life. Our […]
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Dec
Dec
by John Tullock One of the most commonly asked questions I get regarding planted tanks goes something like: How do I keep it as simple as possible? While there really isn’t a short answer for that, here are some points to bear in mind when thinking about a planted aquarium with fish. Read More: CS […]
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Nov
Nov
by John Tullock OK, you’ve decided to explore the fun and fascinating hobby of planted aquariums. Where should you begin? How to answer that question depends largely upon your expectations. Here are some suggestions regarding different ways to go and how to get there. Low Tech, Low Maintenance If you don’t want to spend a […]