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| Message From the Editor |
 | March 2008
This month's issue offers an excellent smorgasbord on a range of topics pertaining to Planted Aquariums and Aquascapes. I encourage you to challenge yourself, whether its in designing an aquascape, growing aquatic plants, ...
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| Aquascaping Techniques |
 | Creating a Waterfall in a Planted Aquarium
I was curious as to how the tank seen below, which took World Ranking 7 in the Aqua Design Amano 2007 Aquascaping Contest created the waterfall illusion. I had seen similar effects created by rising bubbles, but this ...
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| Aquascape in Focus: Nano Aquascaper |
 | Interview with Antonio Nikolic
It's one thing to aquascape, but Antonio Nikolic takes aquascaping to another level. He has demostrated time and time again his ability to master nano layouts. This aquascape in focus features his nan...
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| Plant Anatomy: Part 1 Stem |
 | Plant Anatomy: Part 1 The Stem
Plant anatomy, or "morphology", refers to the description of the structure and parts of a plant. Apart from the few simple mosses, aquatic plants consist of three basic organic parts: axis of the shoot or stem, leaf ...
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| Aquascaping Techniques |
 | Aquascaping with Sketches
No matter the art form, an artist would do well to keep a sketchbook. Sculptors, photographers—many artists of many disciplines keep this trusty tool by them at all times. An aquascaper is the same in this...
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| Fish and Inverts Corner |
 | Best Algae Eaters for a Planted Aquarium
Algae can become a problem in the aquarium if left unchecked or uncontrolled. Luckily, in the planted aquarium there are a few species that can help out, but their suitability depends on the type and size of the aquarium y...
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| Aquarium Fish |
 | Stocking A Nano Aquarium
The term “Nano” Aquarium is often used by hobbyists as a descriptor for small aquariums, usually under 20-gallons in total volume. Many “nanos” are 10-gallons or less. These tanks with their small footp...
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| Aquascaping Tips |
 | Finding Inspiration
There are many places in this world that have spectacular views and re-creating such views in an aquarium is just the first of many challenges for an aquascaper. I find inspiration for my aquascaping from many source...
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| Algae Control Experiment |
 | Methods to Prevent Algae
In my quest to gain the knowledge necessary to set up a beautiful planted tank, it was evident in my search that many people gave up on planted tanks because of massive algae blooms and continuous algae issues. The s...
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| Aquatic Plant Profile |
 | Planting and Caring for Nana Petite
Nicknamed by hobbyists as “nana petite” this neat little plant is one of my favorite low maintenance mid-ground plants. It's not demanding and fills up the little empty spaces in between nooks and crannies. Best of ...
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