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  1. LondonDragon

    How multicoloured LEDs came to be!

    Quite interesting how multicoloured LED's were created! and how long it took for it to be developed! How it was possible to create our aquarium LEDs :) one of the scientists was called Amano!
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    Pond/Natural Swimming Pool!

    One of the best I have seen in a while :) Would love this :)
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    Enclosed ecosphere

    Morning everyone, Just a quick question in regards a tried and failed experiment with brine shrimp eco system in a sphere. I have been running the little 15cm cube in the office with the 3D printed mods for around 5 months and that is all going well, snails love it and got a couple of shrimp...
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    Women's World Cup

    Come on England :) What an achievement for the ladies! Back to back finals. :) Fingers crossed for the win!
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    New gardening forum

    This was discussed with the team and members seem to agree it would be a good idea, so here it is the new gardening forum! if you think there are threads on the forums that are appropriate for this section, just use the report button and ask them to be moved. Enjoy :)
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    New forum....

    ... to cater for these exciting ecosystems that don't really fit anywhere else, and has been discussed a few times of late. Thanks to @Tim Harrison for the suggestion! EDIT: If anyone has any journals/threads that want moved into this forum just use the report button and ask it to be moved and...
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    Downtime

    Hi everyone, During an upgrade to the operating system, there was an issue which the host company needed to get involved with, turns out the migration was not as straight forward and a new server had to be rebuilt and data migrated across which took some time. After that I had no access to the...
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    Xiaomi Mijia Smart Fish Tank MYG100

    Was just browsing and came across this all-in-one fish tank that looks interesting for something like keeping/breeding shrimp. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005176050868.html Thoughts?
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    Ant Farm

    After this epic "Dragon's Lair" build I have been considering starting one up. Has anyone started/kept an ant colony? How tricky are these? Long term concerns? Thanks
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    Stunning Paludarium

    One of the best examples I have seen, and makes me want one of these!! Enjoy!
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    What are these?

    Hi everyone, just wondering what these are? How to kill them and are they dangerous to shrimp/snails? I have taken 6 out from my 30cm cube, a dose of panacur doesn't kill them, and they are not planaria for sure. Cheers Paulo
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    The Magical World of Moss

    Watched this yesterday, quite interesting: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001hqth/the-magical-world-of-moss Gotta love mosses! :)
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    Welcome new Sponsor

    Just a quick message to Welcome @Riverwood Aquatics to the UKAPS. Thanks for supporting our community :) Cheers Paulo
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    Cheap CO2 system for nanos?

    Opened up my YouTube and this popped up in my feed: Looks interesting for smaller tanks and people that don't want to deal with pressurized cylinders! I remember when I first started the journey into CO2 in my Juwel Rio 125 I used the yeast and sugar DIY approach and that worked well with...
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    UKAPS Meet in Spring 2023

    Hi everyone, We were going to have a little meet up to celebrate 15 years of UKAPS, but due to Admins/Mods having a busy year it didnt happen and we decided to move it to the spring of 2023. We have teamed up with one of the UKAPS sponsors @Aquarium Gardens and we have set a date of Sunday the...
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    Twinstar 900E Issue

    Hi guys, Just got home from the office to a living room full of smoke, after some hunting around the living room found the culprit, my Twinstar light unit :( looks like it burned through the cable and then switched itself off hence there was no smoke inside the cabinet any longer and was a...
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    Make tanks from IKEA shelves!!

    Just watched this and It's pretty interesting, with 4 shelves easy enough for anyone to do! Products can be found here: Look what I've found at IKEA - UTRUSTA glass shelf
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    In-line pump

    Hi everyone, Any recommendations on an in-line pump for water changes? My 15 year old pump just went and need a replacement, cheers.
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    George Visits stunning pond garden

    Just watched this by our very own @George Farmer , stunning pond and garden!!! Maybe one day.... :)
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    Insane tour of large private reef tank

    Wonder how much he spent building it and what are the daily running costs for all that stuff! mind-blowing!
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    12V DC Solenoid

    Hi guys, Looking for a 12v DC solenoid and looking for recommendations on something that is decent. I have one that has been reliable forever, but its not 12V DC and not compatible with my new aquarium controller. Cheers Paulo
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    Secret German Creek

    Interesting, if only one could have this at the back of their garden!!
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    Making marine water

    Quick one, I have been thinking about doing something salty for a while, just wondering what is the process to make water from scratch and does it have to be RO? Cheers
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    Crackdown on Scammers!

    A good video to share with your loved ones, specially older members of family/friends, to ensure they don't fall for these stupid scams. If someone calls you for a refund that you are not aware off it's most likely a scam, confirm with someone in the family before entertaining anyone. Stay...
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    Welcome new Sponsor

    Just a quick welcome to Finest to UKAPS :) Welcome on board guys :) Regards Paulo
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    Oase BioStyle 115

    Just wondering is anyone uses one of these? https://www.oase.com/en/products-a-z/family/f/biostyle.1000958459.html My current filter seems to be on its last legs and looking for an alternative, and these looked decent. Just wondering if they are reliable and quiet? Cheers
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    Have You Seen? Quick search

    A quick mod to the forum, installed a quick search feature that will display at the top of forums: If you type anything in there, it will quickly search the titles of threads and display the latest 5 with that search criteria! Type "ADA" it will show the 5 threads! Great if you want to...
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    Block unwanted internet traffic on your home network

    Haven't done one of these in a while and was just looking at my pi-hole and thought why not share it! What is pi-hole? A little piece of software that replaces your DNS server (what resolved URLs like ukaps.org into IP addresses), on pi-hole you can load custom lists that will block all manner...
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    UKAPS Forum Rules and Guidelines

    UKAPS Forum Rules and Guidelines 1. Treat others how you would like to be treated yourself. Remain polite at all times and avoid aggressive styles of communication. Criticisms are often welcome, but ensure they are constructive. 2. The written word can be easily misinterpreted, so carefully...
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    How to! Report Content to Moderators/Admins

    Hi everyone, Just a quick reminder, rather than engaging with misuse/abuse of forum rules, you can simply use the Report button at the footer of each post. Then put a reason why you are reporting the post and submit your report. This will automatically flag all mods and admins in regard to...
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    Plant Profile Suggestions.

    Hi everyone, Info: See thread on what is Plantbase: Plant Database This thread is for members to submit plant profiles to add to the database, if you notice a plant is missing you copy the fields below, attach any photos to the post and submit a suggestion: Scientific Name: Botanical...
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    Plant Database (Plantbase)

    Hi everyone, Just to let you know that I am in the process of bringing this back again, I did some work on it early last year, but then stuff happened in my personal life, work got really busy, and I had to put this on the back burner for a while. I wanted it to have more plant profiles when I...
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    Welcome new sponsor

    Just to welcome Captive Worlds to the forum :) Welcome on board guys, and thanks for your support :)
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    New Biotope Forum

    Due to many requests I have created a Biotope forum for asking questions and sharing your journals. Again, if you have a journal that you would like moved to this section just use the report button on the first thread and say "Move to Biotope" one of the mods will pick it up and move it...
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    New Marine Forum

    Hi everyone, Since a few marine setups have been popping up, myself and Tim decided that it would be a good idea to create a section for members that run both type of setups to share them. We have seen some marine algae setups that turned out to be great planted marines ;) One of the earliest...
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    Thoughts on these?

    Saw these popping up really cheap, wonder if worth the punt? LINK REMOVED! Cheers
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    CO2 Reactor UK sellers?

    Anyone know if I can get one of these in the UK? https://greenleafaquariums.com/products/aquarium-co2-reactor-16-22mm.html Cheers Paulo
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    Plant Profile Elatine hydropiper

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Elatine hydropiper. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Eleocharis acicularis

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Eleocharis acicularis. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Eleocharis acicularis 'Mini'

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Eleocharis acicularis 'Mini'. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Eleocharis montevidensis

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Eleocharis montevidensis. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Eleocharis parvula

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Eleocharis parvula. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Eriocaulon cinereum

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Eriocaulon cinereum. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Fissidens fontanus

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Fissidens fontanus. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Glossostigma elatinoides

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Glossostigma elatinoides. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Gratiola viscidula

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Gratiola viscidula. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Helanthium bolivianum 'Quadricostatus'

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Helanthium bolivianum 'Quadricostatus'. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Helanthium bolivianum 'Vesuvius'

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Helanthium bolivianum 'Vesuvius'. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Helanthium tenellum 'Green'

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Helanthium tenellum 'Green'. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Hemianthus callitrichoides 'Cuba'

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Hemianthus callitrichoides 'Cuba'. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Hemianthus micranthemoides

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Hemianthus micranthemoides. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Heteranthera zosterifolia

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Heteranthera zosterifolia. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Hottonia palustris

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Hottonia palustris. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Hydrocotyle tripartita

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Hydrocotyle tripartita. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Hydrocotyle verticillata

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Hydrocotyle verticillata. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Hygrophila corymbosa

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Hygrophila corymbosa. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Hygrophila corymbosa 'Compact'

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Hygrophila corymbosa 'Compact'. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Hygrophila corymbosa 'Siamensis'

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Hygrophila corymbosa 'Siamensis'. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Hygrophila costata

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Hygrophila costata. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Hygrophila difformis

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Hygrophila difformis. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Cryptocoryne albida 'Brown'

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Cryptocoryne albida 'Brown'. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Cryptocoryne beckettii 'Petchii'

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Cryptocoryne beckettii 'Petchii'. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Cryptocoryne crispatula var. balansae

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Cryptocoryne crispatula var. balansae. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Cryptocoryne parva

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Cryptocoryne parva. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Cryptocoryne undulata 'Broad Leaves

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Cryptocoryne undulata 'Broad Leaves. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Cryptocoryne undulatus 'Red'

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Cryptocoryne undulatus 'Red'. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Cryptocoryne usteriana

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Cryptocoryne usteriana. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Green'

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Green'. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Tropica'

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Tropica'. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Cryptocoryne x willisii

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Cryptocoryne x willisii. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Cyperus helferi

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Cyperus helferi. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Echinodorus 'Aquartica'

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Echinodorus 'Aquartica'. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Echinodorus 'Barthii'

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Echinodorus 'Barthii'. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Echinodorus cordifolius 'Fluitans'

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Echinodorus cordifolius 'Fluitans'. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Echinodorus grisebachii 'Bleherae'

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Echinodorus grisebachii 'Bleherae'. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Echinodorus 'Ozelot'

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Echinodorus 'Ozelot'. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Echinodorus 'Ozelot Green'

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Echinodorus 'Ozelot Green'. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Echinodorus palifolius

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Echinodorus palifolius. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Echinodorus 'Red Diamond'

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Echinodorus 'Red Diamond'. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Echinodorus 'Reni'

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Echinodorus 'Reni'. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Echinodorus 'Rosé'

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Echinodorus 'Rosé'. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Egeria densa

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Egeria densa. Please add to the discussion here.
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    UKAPS New Logo

    Hi everyone, Just to let you know that I have now changed the UKAPS logo on all the themes to the new logo: For reference this replace the old logo: This logo was kindly created by UKAPS member @Sammy Islam, many thanks once again Sammy :) You probably have noticed this logo on mobile...
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    Have You Seen? Popular Content

    Just a quick addon for showing the most popular content over 3 times frames, a week, a month and a year! You can find it under "What's new" menu: Click on it or choose an option from the drop down menu: Hope that helps :) Cheers Paulo
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    Plant Profile Aponogeton longiplumulosus

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Aponogeton longiplumulosus. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Aponogeton madagascariensis

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Aponogeton madagascariensis. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Aponogeton ulvaceus

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Aponogeton ulvaceus. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Bacopa australis

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Bacopa australis. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Bacopa caroliniana

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Bacopa caroliniana. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Bacopa monnieri 'Compact'

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Bacopa monnieri 'Compact'. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Bolbitis heudelotii

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Bolbitis heudelotii. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Bucephalandra pygmaea 'Wavy Green'

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Bucephalandra pygmaea 'Wavy Green'. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Bucephalandra sp. 'Red'

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Bucephalandra sp. 'Red'. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Cabomba aquatica

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Cabomba aquatica. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Cardamine lyrata

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Cardamine lyrata. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Ceratophyllum demersum 'Foxtail'

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Ceratophyllum demersum 'Foxtail'. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Ceratopteris thalictroides

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Ceratopteris thalictroides. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Crinum calamistratum

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Crinum calamistratum. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Crinum thaianum

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Crinum thaianum. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Plant Profile Anubias barteri 'Petite'

    This thread is for the general discussion of the item Anubias barteri 'Petite'. Please add to the discussion here.
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