Utricularia Graminifolia Aquascape Tips

     This is a blog where I will be sharing my aquascaping tips for planting, growing and maintaining a successful Utricularia Graminifolia carpet in your aquarium or aquascape. UG is an easy plant to grow as long as certain parameters and steps are followed.   It is one of the most beautiful carpeting plants, and will give you a golf course green look.  I will explain equipment and products I've used below and why to help alleviate some of the mystery around UG.   There is a LOT of bad information out there about it, and I will be sharing what has been successful for me.     

 Here is a list of equipment used. There are many variations on the same equipment, this is just what I used or had on hand. Whether some of the choices led to success of tank or not, is up to you decide or try for yourself.  This is just the exact ingredient list, take it for face value and use suitable alternatives when available to you.  I will discuss in the posts why I chose to use this equipment specifically and the pros and cons. Tank & Stand: ADA 60F Shallow Tank W60 D30 H25cm (10.8 Gallons) -  Link ADA Garden Mat -  Link ADA NA Thermometer J -  Link Imagitarium 20 Gallon Modern Cabinet Stand -  Link Lighting: Chihiros RGB Vivid Mini LED light - Black (75w, 5000lm) -  Link Bracket Shade (not sling) -  Link Back Light Screen 60x25cm Custom -  Link Filtration: Oase FiltoSmart Thermal 100 -  Link Neo Flow Glass Lily Pipe Set - 13mm Mini Set-  Link | Chihiros 13mm Tubing -  Link Eheim Double Tap Quick Release 0.50 inch/0.65in -  Link Lisle 11420 Hose Cutter -  Link Co2: Archea