by Devin Biggs | Nov 18, 2019 | AMAZONAS - Devin Biggs, Freshwater
Baby Panda Bamboo (Pogonatherum sp.) With a cuddly cute common name probably dreamed up by a marketing whiz, not a botanist, Baby Panda Bamboo (Pogonatherum sp.) is neither bamboo nor food for pandas. The true bamboos are a monophyletic group of grasses (family...
by AMAZONAS Magazine | Jun 21, 2019 | Freshwater, New Products
via Riparium Supply While they seem to share the same kind of water’s edge habitats in the wild, plants suitable for planted ripariums can have varying requirements. Species that grow in swamps or marshes require ample nutrients, but their roots grow well in...
by AMAZONAS Magazine | Jun 20, 2019 | Freshwater
via Aquatic Gardeners Association Hello Friends and Aquascapers, As we get into the middle of June, we know that it’s that time of the year again for the AGA. I am excited to announce that the 2019 International AGA Aquascaping Contest will officially open for...
by Devin Biggs | May 2, 2019 | AMAZONAS - Devin Biggs, Freshwater
Like any engaging pastime attracting a crowd of devotees, aquascaping has specialized over time with distinct schools of thought and varied approaches. Dutch aquascapes emulate the orderly plant layouts of European gardens, while Nature Aquariums call to mind the art...
by Devin Biggs | Feb 6, 2019 | AMAZONAS - Devin Biggs, Freshwater, Marine
The quickest and easiest way to spruce up any aquarium or terrarium is to clean the front glass panel by removing algae, hard water deposits, dust, and fingerprints. My preferred tools for glass cleaning are a clean rag moistened with mild household cleaner (for the...
