The most common cause of failure, after low light levels, is an inadaquate supply of carbon dioxide . Jim Kelly describes the economical yeast method of CO2 production, which he learned from Thomas Narten. Healthy planted aquariums generally do not have algae problems . Jim Kelly describes why this is, and how to control problem algae. Here is Jim Kelly's description of how to physically plant an aquarium .
Planted aquariums have special needs regarding the use of filters .
Further comments about water chemistry , recommended test kits , and a cheap source for aquarium equipment and supplies. To Bruce Hallman's home page.