The Crotchety Old Man

Tag: aquarium plants

  • Happy Fish

    Hard to believe how much easier it is to care for a well-balanced aquarium. This life-long slow learner has finally figured out: Too many fish spoil the tank. Better late than never. Over the past 60 or so years, I’ve spent a small fortune on tropical fish, aquarium plants, and chemicals to prevent Blackbeard algae.…

  • Starting Over, Part 2

    Earlier this month, I shared about losing the war with Blackbeard algae in my aquarium. Since that post, I’ve restocked the plants and added a few fish. To make the tank less attractive to BBA, I’ve reduced the number of hours the light is on every day and cut back on food. Aquarium Plants Factory…

  • My Aquatic Garden

    My Aquatic Garden

    The aquarium runneth over with plants. Earlier this year, I ordered a grower’s choice selection of six varieties. USPS lost the package and customer service didn’t respond, so I ordered from another place. I ended up with the original order, the second order, and a replacement for the first order. All three packages included a…