Brown Diatom Algae Control
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Brown Diatom Algae Control
March 30, 2010 – 5:48 am | No Comment

What are Brown distom algae? Why do they grow in our aquarium and how to get rid of them. In this post you will find valuable information about this algae and how to control them.

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Fissidens Fontanus from USA
May 6, 2009 – 7:53 am | No Comment
Fissidens Fontanus from USA

Scientific name: Fissiden fontanus
Common names: Phoenix moss
Family: Fissidentaceae
Maximum size: Infinite
Light needed: Medium
Water conditions: 73.4-82.4°F (23 – 28 C), pH 6.0 – 7.5, water soft to hard
Hardiness: easy to moderate

Weeping moss – Vesicularia ferriei
May 2, 2009 – 4:55 pm | No Comment
Weeping moss – Vesicularia ferriei

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Scientific name: Vesicularia ferriei
Common names: Weeping moss
Family: Hypnaceae
Maximum size:
Light needed: from very low to high
Water contidions: 68 – 83 F (20 – 28 C), pH 6-8,
Hardiness: Very easy

Java fern – Microsorium (3 species)
March 23, 2009 – 10:06 am | No Comment
Java fern – Microsorium (3 species)

This asian genus is actually not an aquatic plant but it grow really well underwater. The genus include many species (over 40) but only a few are commonly seen in aquarium. Most fish won’t eat …