COMMON TERMS

Here are a few terms you might encounter while making planted tanks.

Aquascaping This is the craft of arranging aquatic plants with a combination of rocks, stones, cave work, and driftwood. It’s like being a landscaper, gardener, farmer, or artist.

Propagation The breeding of specimens of a plant or animal by natural processes from the parent stock.

Water ph This is a measurement of how acidic or alkaline the water is.

Substrate The surface or material on or from which an organism lives, grows, or obtains its nourishment.

Runners Plants that spread in a horizontal fashion.

Pruning & trimming The process of cutting away dead or overgrown branches, stems, and leaves.