A guide to aquascaping the planted aquarium
Aquascaping is the art of planning aquatic plants, as well as rocks, rocks, cavework, or driftwood, in an aesthetically pleasing manner in a aquarium--in effect, gardening under water. Aquascape designs include a number of unique styles, including the garden-like Dutch style and the Japanese-inspired nature style.Typically, an aquascape properties fish as well as plant life, although it is possible to produce an aquascape with crops only, or with rockwork or other hardscape no plants.Although the principal aim of aquascaping is to set-up an artful underwater landscape, the technical areas of fish tank maintenance and the development requirements of aquatic plants are also taken into consideration.Many factors must be balanced in the closed down system of an aquarium reservoir to ensure the success of the aquascape. These factors include filtration, maintaining carbon dioxide at levels sufficient to support photosynthesis underwater, substrate and fertilization, lighting, and algae control.Aquascape hobbyists trade plants, carry out contests, and share images and information via the Internet.The United States-based Aquatic Gardeners Relationship has about 1,200 members.
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