Category Archives: Planted Tank Technique
Oct
by John Tullock Carbon dioxide is essential to plants, but a carbon dioxide system is not essential for some planted aquariums. Tanks with slow-growing, low light plants such as ferns and many species of Cryptocoryne do just fine without supplemental carbon dioxide. On the other hand, a large, brightly illuminated tank filled with fast-growing stem […]
by John Tullock In Part One last week, I discussed the importance of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the planted aquarium, and described several types of equipment used for adding CO2 to improve plant growth. In this post, I will discuss how CO2 concentration can be estimated when the pH and alkalinity of the aquarium are […]
Aug
by John Tullock What brings you to the doorstep of the world of planted aquariums? Are you an experienced hobbyist or professional aquarist seeking new inspiration? A beginner not yet sure if a planted tank is for you? Does the idea of a planted aquarium as art attract your attention? Or are you more interested […]
Jul
by John Tullock Welcome to Sevenports.com! Our goal: to create a comprehensive online source for information, equipment and supplies for planted tank enthusiasts, from beginner to expert. We hope you will visit our site often. You can use the comment section at the end of each blog post to pose questions, share your experience, or […]
Nov
Planted Aquarium Substrate Overview Aquarium substrates are incredibly important to the health of your tank. As you do your research on this topic, you’ll find that the subject of aquarium substrates tends to get a bit touchy and controversial in the aquatic community. There has always been different opinions on the importance of substrate, especially in […]