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New look is finalized

Published on April 12, 2012 by admin in Other

Here it is, the fresh new look of AquaticBlog.com. We are very happy with the look and hope our users like the new look as well. It functions basically the same. Other than looks our social media pages have buttons up top to the left corner above the search bar. Under the search bar are our Top site voting buttons, which we hope you vote for us. Also underneath those buttons is a Google+ button. If you have any Google account and like our site please click the Google+ button there or on any post to recommend it on Google. On each post there are also Facebook “like” and Twitter, etc. icons.

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Green Crypt (Cryptocoryne wendtii)

Published on April 9, 2012 by admin in Freshwater Plants

The Green Crypt (Cryptocoryne wendtii) is a great plant for the beginner. It is easy to care for and can tolerate low light conditions. It is also very interesting as the amount of light can determine the shapes and size of leaves and the plant itself. Reaching a height of around 6″ it is normally used as a mid-ground plant, but in smaller nano or “pico” type tanks it can be used as a nice background plant as I do in my 2.5g tank. This plant can take a variation of conditions and still prosper; pH from 6-8, soft to moderately hard water and low-high lighting. Regular fertilization and C02 will allow the plant prosper greatly, but it can also do great even in low light setups with no ferts or anything special. Truly a beginner friendly or “starter” plant no matter what kind of setup you have.

Tags: cryptocoryne, crypts, green wendtii

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Emerged Red Ludwigia (Ludwigia Repens)

Published on April 9, 2012 by admin in Freshwater Plants

Here are a couple of pictures of Red Ludwigia(Ludwigia Repens) growing emerged from the water column. This is an interesting plant for sure as it can emerge from the water and also the red/pink coloration it can have. To read a full profile on this plant click here.

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New look & Mods needed for forum

Published on April 2, 2012 by admin in Other

Hello, I just felt the need to make a post on the blog to let people know what is happening. I have more material to add to the blog I have just been sidetracked by other projects as well as redesigning this site. You may notice the site looks different for short periods of time, this is just testing for the new look trying to get everything worked out. So please keep an eye out on the blog, it will soon look different and have some updates. I am hoping on documenting a new tank setup within the next couple of months.

On another note I am looking for people who would like to be a moderator on a Saltwater / Reef aquarium forum. I need people that actively keep saltwater tanks and can help people out and put some effort into the forum so it can grow. You don’t have to be an expert, but I need a few knowledgeable people willing to moderate the forum. If you would like to be a mod on a new and upcoming reef based discussion forum please feel free to shoot me an email to mods@aquaticblog.com. Be sure to include your experience, what you keep, pics etc.

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Banana Plant (Nymphoides aquatica)

Published on February 9, 2012 by admin in Freshwater Plants

The Banana plant is named due to its tubers that look very similar to a bunch of bananas. These tubers store nutrients and energy for the plant, however once they get rooted in your substrate you will notice the “bananas” to disappear. However that is not a disappointment because once they root in and get established they can grow very tall with very big leaves that remind me of a caladium.

This plant does require moderate lighting to show off really good and pH is best kept neutral, but can vary as well as hardness if other demands are met. Once they get rooted in I have noticed quality fertilizer tablets do very good for these plants. When you first get the plant it will most likely look like a bunch of bananas with 2 or 3 small short leaves on it. You cannot bury the tubers or it will die, unfortunately they tend to bob around although you can lightly push them just a tad into the substrate to keep it situated.