Free, practical guides to help you grow a healthy, beautiful planted aquarium — from your first tank to fixing the trickiest problems. Written by our plant keepers in India.
Quick answer: This hub links to 204 free, practical aquarium plant care guides — including Anubias, Java Fern, Bucephalandra and Cryptocoryne — covering light, temperature, CO2 needs and propagation for each species. All guides are written by Anubias.in’s plant keepers in Surat, Gujarat, India.
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How to Set Up a Planted AquariumA simple low-tech, step-by-step setup.
10 Plants That Need No CO₂Lush low-tech tanks without high-tech gear.
How to Attach Anubias to Wood or Rock3 easy, aquarium-safe methods.
Plant care chartLight, CO2, difficulty and price for all 55 plants, filterable.
How many plants do I need?Plant counts and costs by tank size, layer by layer.
Is liquid carbon safe?What it does, which plants it melts, and shrimp safety.
Walstad dirted tank (India)Which soil to use, how to cap it, and the first six weeks.
Plants that lower nitrateWhich species really take up ammonia and nitrate, and how many.
Plants for hard waterWhat thrives at high TDS, and what to avoid.
Dry start method (India)Grow a carpet emersed before you flood the tank.
Leaving your tank for 1–2 weeksWhat to trim, dose and switch off before you travel.
Black beard algae on AnubiasWhy it targets slow leaves, and the three-week fix.
DIY dry fertiliser dosingWhich salts, where to buy them in India, and how much.
Wabi-kusa setup guideGrow Anubias and Buce emersed in a bowl or mound.
Pearling explainedWhat the bubbles mean, and why low-tech tanks rarely pearl.
Clean-up crew (India)Shrimp, snails and algae eaters that are worth it.
Monthly running costElectricity, ferts, water and CO2, worked out by tank size.
Moving a planted tankFilter media, plants, substrate and the mini-cycle after.
Plants for turtle tanksWhat survives being eaten, and how to protect it.
Never planted a tank? Start hereAnubias on a rock: no soil, no CO2, helps keep water cleaner.
Best aquarium plant stores in IndiaFive stores compared: Anubias.in, Bunnycart, Fins N Flora, FloraBiz and Aqua By Nature, September 2026.
Plant starter kitsReady-made in-stock plant sets for nano, betta, 2 ft and 3 ft tanks.
Aquarium Plant FinderPlants for your tank.
Aquarium Volume CalculatorLitres from feet, inches or cm.
Plant care
Java Fern Care GuideGrow, attach and propagate Java fern.
Bucephalandra Care GuideThe easy premium aquarium plant.
Cryptocoryne Care GuidePlanting, crypt melt and propagation.
How Often to Fertilize PlantsSimple dosing for low-tech tanks.
Compare and choose
Java Fern vs AnubiasWhich beginner plant to start with.
Best Plants for Betta and ShrimpSoft, safe plants they love.
Troubleshooting
How to Remove Algae on PlantsStop algae on Anubias and slow growers.
Plants That Reduce AlgaeThe science behind why they work.
Bucephalandra MeltingWhy it happens, how to fix it.
Anubias Rhizome RotSpot it and save the plant.
Anubias Leaf ProblemsDiagnosis chart and fixes.
Anubias Not Growing?7 causes and fixes.
White Fuzz on Plants or WoodBiofilm or rot?
Plant HitchhikersSnails, hydra, planaria.
Remove Snails from PlantsKeep pests out.
Java Moss Turning BrownCauses and fixes.
Java Fern ProblemsBrown and black leaves fixed.
Dwarf Hairgrass BrowningCauses and fixes.
Monte Carlo Not Carpeting?Melting and spreading fixes.
Staurogyne Not Spreading?Yellow leaves and fixes.
Red Plants Not Red?Ludwigia and Red Myrio colour.
Amazon Sword YellowingHoles, melt and fixes.
Plants Turning Yellow?Causes and a diagnosis chart.
Crypt Melt ExplainedWhy crypts melt and recover.
New Plants Melting?Causes and a recovery plan.
More guides
How to Quarantine New PlantsAvoid snails, pests & algae safely.
Best Plants for Low LightThrive in dim tanks, no CO₂.
Buying Plants Online in IndiaWhat to look for & avoid.
Aquascaping Glossary25 plant terms explained.
More Anubias, Buce, Moss & Crypt guides
Anubias Flowering UnderwaterWhat it means and whether to trim it.
Bucephalandra Varieties GuideBrownie Ghost, Kedagang and more explained.
Java Moss Care GuideUses, attachment and trimming.
Cryptocoryne Species GuideWendtii, parva and more for Indian tanks.
Stem, carpet & floating plants
Carpeting Plants GuideDwarf hairgrass, Staurogyne and Hydrocotyle.
Floating Plants for AquariumsBenefits, best options and downsides.
Equipment, dosing & sourcing
DIY CO2 in IndiaIs it worth setting up?
NPK & Micronutrients DosingA practical fertilizer guide.
Best Substrate for Planted TanksSand, soil or clay — how to choose.
Tissue Culture Plants ExplainedBunched vs potted vs TC — what to buy.
Aquascaping styles & algae
Isopods, pricing & seasonal care
Aquarium Plant Prices in IndiaA price guide by plant type.
Monsoon Care for Planted TanksPower cuts, humidity and water changes.
Anubias deep dives
How Fast Does Anubias Grow?Growth rates by variety.
Anubias Barteri CareGlabra, Coffeefolia and Nana compared.
Rare Anubias in IndiaVarieties, prices and care.
Anubias Nana Petite CareThe best nano tank Anubias.
Anubias Coffeefolia CareRippled leaves, bronze growth.
How to Propagate AnubiasRhizome cutting step by step.
Anubias Nana PriceSizes and value explained.
Bucephalandra FAQ14 questions answered.
Bucephalandra PricesCultivars compared (2026).
Can You Bury the Rhizome?Anubias, Java fern, Buce.
Is Anubias Toxic?Safety for pets and people.
Anubias in a JarGrow it without an aquarium.
Anubias Out of WaterEmersed growing in paludariums and jars.
More plant care guides
Oxygen Plants for AquariumDo plants replace an air pump?
Plants for a 3-Feet TankList and cost.
Java Moss Price IndiaJava, Christmas, Flame.
Large Anubias for Big TanksKing vs Congensis vs Barteri.
Anubias Chili CareNarrow-leaf nano Anubias.
Anubias Dragon Claw CareCurled-leaf Anubias.
Variegated Anubias CareWhite and marbled types.
Propagate Aquarium Plants6 methods.
How to Plant Aquarium PlantsStep by step.
Types of Aquarium PlantsNames and groups.
Midground PlantsBridge front and back.
Foreground PlantsShort plants and carpets.
Plants Without SubstrateBare-bottom tanks.
Background PlantsTall plants for the back.
Red Aquarium PlantsEasy to advanced.
Fast-Growing PlantsFill in quickly.
Anubias Congensis CareNarrow-leaf Anubias.
Plants Without Light?What survives dim tanks.
How Long to Run LightsPhotoperiod guide.
Maintenance ChecklistDaily, weekly, monthly.
How to Trim Aquarium PlantsEvery plant type.
Attach Moss to Rock & Wood3 easy methods.
Flame Moss CareUpright flame-shaped moss.
Christmas Moss CareAttaching, trimming, staying green.
Java Fern PlantletsPropagate baby ferns.
Java Fern FAQ13 questions answered.
Java Fern Types8 varieties compared.
Monte Carlo CareGrowing a carpet in India.
Easiest Carpet Without CO2Four carpets compared.
Staurogyne Repens CareThe easiest carpet without CO2.
Hydrocotyle Tripartita CareCarpet, cloud and trimming.
Ludwigia Repens CareRed colour with or without CO2.
Red Myrio CareKeeping it red and bushy.
Bacopa Caroliniana CareThe easy lemon bacopa.
Brazilian Pennywort CareFloating or planted.
Amazon Frogbit CareBenefits and stopping melt.
Mosaic Plant CarePonds, tubs and balconies.
Isopods Price in IndiaSpecies and costs.
Rubber Ducky IsopodsCare, setup and price.
Best Anubias Tank MatesFish, shrimp and snails that won’t destroy it.
Best Stem Plants for BeginnersRotala, Hygrophila and Bacopa compared.
Rotala Rotundifolia CareThe easy pink stem plant.
Choosing plants for your tank
Diwali Plant GiftsLiving gift ideas.
Plants in TransitHow long they survive shipping.
Delivery by CityBest time to order where you live.
Indian Tap Water GuideTDS, borewell and RO explained.
Desk Planted TankLow-maintenance homes and offices.
Epiphyte Fertiliser ScheduleAnubias and Buce tanks.
Planted Tank Cost in India2026 budget breakdown.
Heat-Tolerant PlantsFor hot Indian summers.
Plants for Guppies & MolliesIncluding fry cover.
Fish-Proof PlantsFor goldfish, oscars and flowerhorns.
Plants Without a FilterBest picks for bowls.
Moss Tree & Moss WallStep-by-step DIY guide.
Mosquito-Free TubsMonsoon guide for plant tubs.
Outdoor Tubs & Balcony PondsBest plants for Indian weather.
Comparisons: which plant should you choose?
Dutch vs Nature Style AquascapingWhich layout suits your tank.
Buce vs Java FernWhich epiphyte to choose.
Christmas vs Flame MossWalls or trees?
Frogbit vs Lettuce vs DuckweedFloating plants compared.
Monte Carlo vs HairgrassCarpet comparison.
Anubias Nana vs BarteriSize and placement.
Vallisneria vs Dwarf SagittariaBackground vs carpet.
Wisteria vs PinnatifidaTwo Hygrophila compared.
Root Tabs vs LiquidWhich fertiliser your plants need.
Anacharis vs Cabomba vs ValBest for goldfish tanks.
Crypt Wendtii Green vs RedWhich to buy.
Species care guides: stems, swords, carpets and floaters
Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) Care GuideWater Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) is one of the fastest-growing floating plants available…
Dwarf Sagittaria (Sagittaria subulata) Care GuideDwarf Sagittaria (Sagittaria subulata) is a grass-like carpeting plant that gets far less…
Cryptocoryne Wendtii ‘Red’ Care GuideCryptocoryne wendtii is already one of the most trusted low-light plants in the hobby, and…
Beyond Java and ChristmasJava Moss and Christmas Moss get most of the attention in the hobby because they […]
Hygrophila Pinnatifida Care GuideHygrophila pinnatifida is one of the more unusual stem plants in the hobby, and one […]
Amazon Sword (Echinodorus) Care GuideThe Amazon Sword (Echinodorus bleheri, sometimes sold as Echinodorus amazonicus) is one of the…
Rotala Wallichii Care GuideRotala wallichii is the plant aquascapers reach for when they want a genuine red-to-copper…
Water Lettuce Care GuideWater Lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) looks exactly like its name suggests: a pale green rosette…
Cabomba Caroliniana Care GuideCabomba caroliniana is the plant most likely to arrive from an online order looking thinner…
Vallisneria Nana (Jungle Val) Care GuideIf you have been told your tap water is too hard for a planted tank, […]
Red Tiger Lotus Care GuideRed Tiger Lotus is one of the few aquarium plants that looks like a genuine […]
Water Wisteria Care GuideFew aquarium plants reward a beginner as quickly as Water Wisteria. Plant a few stems…
Dwarf Hairgrass Care GuideA dense, green, lawn-like carpet is one of the most requested looks in aquascaping, and…
Duckweed Care GuideDuckweed has a reputation problem. Ask any fishkeeping forum and someone will warn you never…
Anubias Plant TypesFrom Nana and Petite to Pinto, Stardust and Var King — every Anubias plant type we sell in…
Setup, water chemistry and seasons
Shrimp-Safe Planted Tank GuideShrimp keeping has grown into one of the fastest-crossover hobbies for Indian planted tank…
Betta-Safe Planted Tank Setup GuideBetta fish and live plants are one of the most popular combinations in Indian fishkeeping,…
Aquascaping Styles ExplainedWalk through any aquascaping competition gallery and you will notice the best layouts are not…
Aquarium Water Parameters ExplainedpH, GH, KH, ammonia, nitrite and nitrate get thrown around constantly in aquarium forums, but…
The Nitrogen Cycle ExplainedIf you have ever set up a new aquarium, added fish or shrimp within the […]
Types of Aquarium AlgaeAlmost every planted tank goes through an algae phase, and the frustrating part is that…
Winter Care for Planted Aquariums in IndiaWinter is the one season where a planted tank’s needs genuinely depend on where you…
Summer Care for Planted Aquariums in IndiaSummer hits a planted tank from the opposite direction monsoon does. Instead of power cuts…
Best Aquarium Plants for Nano Tanks (Under 10 Gallons)Nano tanks — anything from a 2.5-gallon bowl to a 10-gallon cube — are one…
More comparisons
Java Moss vs Christmas MossMoss is one of the few aquarium plants that is genuinely hard to kill, which […]
Rotala Wallichii vs Rotala RotundifoliaRotala is one of the largest stem-plant genera in the hobby, and two of its […]
हिंदी गाइड (Hindi guides)
एक्वेरियम पौधे गाइड (हिंदी)Beginner plant guide in Hindi.
एनुबियास देखभाल (हिंदी)Anubias care guide in Hindi.
पत्तियां पीली क्यों (Hindi)कारण और उपाय।
Buce देखभाल (Hindi)देखभाल और कीमत।
Java Fern देखभाल (Hindi)आसान हिंदी गाइड।
बिना CO2 के पौधे (Hindi)10 आसान पौधे।
काई कैसे हटाएं (Hindi)कारण और उपाय।
पौधे कैसे लगाएं (Hindi)आसान हिंदी गाइड।
पौधे ऑनलाइन कैसे खरीदें (Hindi)सुरक्षित खरीदारी।
घोंघे कैसे हटाएं (Hindi)सुरक्षित तरीके।
Java Moss देखभाल (Hindi)लगाना और ट्रिम।
Anubias की कीमत (Hindi)2026 सूची।
खाद कैसे डालें (Hindi)आसान शेड्यूल।
बेट्टा के लिए पौधे (Hindi)सुरक्षित पौधे।
गोल्डफिश के लिए पौधे (Hindi)जो खाए न जाएं।
लाइट कितने घंटे (Hindi)सही समय।
पौधे क्यों गलते हैं (Hindi)कारण और उपाय।
पौधों के नाम (Hindi)प्रकार और सूची।
ऑक्सीजन पौधे (Hindi)क्या एयर पंप ज़रूरी है?
मनी प्लांट एक्वेरियम में (Hindi)सही तरीका।
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