Guides

Lighting & Care Guides

Start with lower light for easier success; most plants will adapt. Algae = imbalance, not “too much blue light”.

Lighting Basics

Low = budget LED/domestic fluoro. Medium = T5/T8 or aquarium LEDs. High = full-spectrum premium LEDs.

Algae Reality Check

Blue light isn’t your enemy; poor balance and excess organics are. Keep maintenance and water changes regular.

Emersed Grown Plants

APD grows many species emersed for stronger transition underwater — just like seasonal cycles in nature.

For full write‑ups, download the PDF catalogue from the Catalogue page.