How to care live Aquarium Plant:

Plants can play an important role in aquarium life. They help to absorb nitrites that are toxic to the fish. They will also help absorb nutrients that tend to cause problem algae. There are many different varieties of aquatic plants that can suit any budget and skill levels. Bunched plants are a type of plant that needs to be anchored by the root to the bottom of the tank in the sand or substrate. They may be tied or simply buried underneath the substrate in the bottom of the aquarium. There are also potted plants that tend to have a more established root base. These plants can be removed from their pots and allow you to spread them throughout the entire aquarium. There are type of floating plants. As their name suggests they simply float in the tank they do not need to be anchored and will not usually require fertilizer. The only regular care required is to make sure that water droplets are not regularly deposited on the leaves, as this will cause decay.

Water lettuce and Lily pads are examples of floating plants. Some floated plants can grow so aggressively that they can block out light and clog filter intakes so make sure to keep them under control. Bunched plants, need to be anchored to the bottom of the tank. If you choose to do so these plants can be tied to pieces of rock or wood for a more attractive look. These species usually grow to be fairly tall and will add height to an aquarium. When planting these, remember to allow plenty of room for growth. Another type of aquatic plant is known as cuttings that are usually in plastic pots. These plants may be transplanted from other thriving plants. Cuttings should be planted individually. They will grow vertically and sprout shoots at the joints of the leaves. When these shoots grow to be a couple of inches, it is time to cut them and plant them individually.

Live plants may be kept in aquariums alone or with fish it is a very popular trend in the aquarium industry right now. The plants may even be used as a food source for some species of omnivorous fish like goldfish. At the very least, they will provide shelter and a feeling of refuge for the fish plus are more natural to look at. All plants require some form of light in order to thrive through photosynthesis. We carry many varieties of plants for all typoes of lighting. Check the specifics on the types of plants you purchase with our sales representative. Some plants will thrive on the organics put out by the fish in the aquarium, while others will require regular fertilization. You can fertilize thorugh the leaves with a liquid fertilizer or through the roots with root tab supplemants. We can give you suggestions on your plants requirements and the fertilizers you could use. In a healthy planted tank live plants should be pruned weekly or bi-weekly. Dead or broken leaves should be removed when possible. A live plant aquarium will require the same basic filtration needed for an aquarium containing fish. You will need a tank, filtration system, lighting ranging from advanced to beginer, and some basic cleaning tools. The plants are fairly easy to care for, but you do have to keep up with your regular maintenance schedule and water changes. If you dont want the extra care or cost of live plants synthetic plants may be a good alternative. Fake plants have come a long way in recent years on thier looks, appearance, and realism. So much so, that your fish may not even notice the difference between live and fake plants. Whether you choose live or synthetic plants, they will add interest and life to any type of aquarium