Fish PlantsWhat every aquarium needs besides fish and water are some aquatic plants. Aquatic plants are a part of the fish’s biotope. Without Aquatic plants there will be less oxygen in the tank. Also Aquatic plants provide your fish with a place to hide. Live Aquatic plants provide functionality as well as beauty. Aquatic plants are a part of “aquascape”. Most fish lovers believe that plants are purely decorative, but this is not the case. Aquarium plants have a big role in recreating the fish’s natural habitat.
You will need a good substrate for your plants. Without this the plants will die. It is recommended to use substrate appropriate to the plant’s ecosystem. Plants will usually do fine in aquarium gravel with some fertilizer. The gravel should be about 2-5 mm diameter for you to be able to plant plants in it. Another rule is to have good lighting for the plants to survive. Light is the plants source of life. Light is measured in watts per gallon, so be very careful when you measure these in order for the photosynthesis to take place. Fluorescent bulbs are the most appropriate light for plants. When you decide to put plants in your fish tank it is very important to research the fish compatibility. There are some species of fish that like to eat the plants and then all the effort that you made to decorate your tank will have been in vain. Fish tank plants
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