VIDEOS: Evolution of Panta Rhei's Raging Rapids Tank
Panta Rhei’s “rafting” or “torrents” aquarium creates a raging rapids for river-dwelling fishes and sets the bar for all who aspire to create a true “river tank”.
Plant Spotlight: "Water Lettuce", Pistia stratiotes
Floating plants like Water Lettuce provide comfort and light-dampening security which are particularly important for breeding aquaria (especially guppies!). Their roots provide great shelter for small fry, and, of course, they make tanks look great from above!
Plant Spotlight: Hygrophila pinnatifida "Miramar Weed"
Water ferns (Microsorum and Bolbitis), Bucephalandra and Anubias form the phalanx of what would be considered to be “fish-proof” plants. But there is yet another, not often considered alternative: Hygrophila pinnatifida.
Plant Spotlight: Hygrophila corymbosa "Angustifolia"
This Southeast Asian specimen will grow out of the aquarium if given the chance, producing blue-violet flowers and a thickened, woody stem.
Plant Spotlight: Hydrocotyle tripartita 'Japan'
As a carpeting foreground plant, one can hardly fault Hydrocotyle tripartita ‘Japan’. This Southeast Asian import grows fast, low, and carpets densely in a uniform manner.
