Aquarium Plants

Tropical Aquarium Plants for Beginners

It is not difficult to understand why plants exist in so many watersheds. Green and healthy plants are amazing to look at. And will create a much more natural environment in the aquarium. Many species of fish feel safe and comfortable. When they have plants to hide in, and many species will never thrive in an area where there is no water. Many species of fish have rocked dwellers. And can experience the same protection in caves and the formation of aquarium rocks. If your fish disturb plants and damage them by grabbing leaves or digging roots. Then the caves and wood can be a better solution than plants. If you have a serious problem, you can choose plants that are floating. And that does not need to be trapped in the substrate. If your fish are vegetarians, artificial plants can be used instead of live plants. It is also possible to find a few species of live plants that your fish do not like their taste. If your fish is focused on plants. You can choose healthy and fast-growing plants that can tolerate light food.

Aquarium plants care

Plants will not only provide your fish with valuable shelter. They also make your aquarium look beautiful. They will also help you to keep water quality high. Fish and plants live in the wild and will help each other well in the aquarium. Fish waste products will contain compounds that plants can use as nutrients. Natural debris will thus be placed inside the plant instead of floating in the water where it can harm the fish. You still have to remember that these compounds will not disappear. they will be stored inside the plant. If you allow dead and decaying plant material to remain in the aquarium. The living compounds will be re-released and begin to contaminate the water. Plants should be pruned regularly. And unhealthy parts should be removed from the water as soon as possible. To replenish the natural compounds they get from fish. The plants will produce vital oxygen for the fish. Plants will also use dissolved carbon dioxide. And thus lower the carbon dioxide levels of the aquarium.

Direct exchange between fish and plants is important. But it is not the only thing that helps keep water quality up. Plants will also provide a home for a wide variety of microbes. That benefits the environment in the aquarium. Plants are also able to prevent bad algae growth. Because plants and algae compete for the same nutrients. Many species of fish will never emerge from an uncultivated aquarium. Some species need plants to feel safe enough to reproduce. While others need leaves to attach their eggs. A planted aquarium will also increase the survival rate of the fry. If you wish to increase the fry in an aquarium with an adult fish because the fry will hide between plants. Busy plants with many small leaves are ideal for this purpose. It should be noted that there are other ways to provide fry with good shelters. Newborn fry can hide between large marbles at the bottom of the aquarium. Caves, roots, rocks, and artificial aquarium decoration will also provide safe hiding places. Where they can stay safe.

 

The plant is dependent on photosynthesis and light is very important for it. An aquarium with fish only needs a little light. But if you wish to keep the aquarium heavily planted then you have to install new lights. Fluorescent light is better than normal incandescent light in a planted aquarium. A few kinds of plants are more requesting of light that need a lot more grounded light than fluorescent. But these types are not recommended for beginners. Fluorescent lamps are more expensive than incandescent lamps. but fluorescent lamps will burn cooler and use less electricity. 

 

Is Java fern good for aquarium?

 

Java Fern and Java Moss are two examples of the first suitable varieties. They are hardy plants that can survive on many types of pH — the values and complexity of water. You can even put them away in a small tank, like the Molly aquarium. Unlike many other aquatic plants, Java Fern should not be planted on a substrate in an aquarium. Java Fern should be attached to rock, wood, or aquarium ornaments where it will form roots. Once you have purchased your first Java Fern or Java Moss, the plants will spread it out. New plants will develop on old plants and in the end sprout. You can attach these small plants to a kind of decoration in the aquarium and wait for them to grow larger.