| Everybody understands the reason why most plants | | | | Most species of fish will never reproduce in an |
| can be seen in many aquariums. Healthy plants and | | | | aquarium without plants. This is because some |
| their lush are beautiful to look at when they are in an | | | | species need plants for them to feel secured enough |
| aquarium. They also create a natural setting in the | | | | to reproduce, while other species need the leaves of |
| aquarium. | | | | the plants to place their eggs in. An abundantly |
| Most of the fishes feel secure, less stressed and | | | | planted aquarium will also enhance the survival growth |
| safe whenever they have plants to hide in. Some | | | | of the fry especially if you want to increase the |
| species of fish do not survive in an aquarium without | | | | number of fry in a similar aquarium like with the adult |
| any plants. | | | | fish. |
| Aquarium plants will not only give the fishes a helpful | | | | However, we all know that plants rely too much to |
| shelter and make your aquarium look attractive but | | | | light and photosynthesis. An aquarium with no plants |
| they can maintain the quality of the water as well. | | | | will only need little. But if you are planning to have an |
| Plants and fish both exist on the wild and they will | | | | abundant number of plants in your aquarium, you will |
| surely match well in your aquarium. | | | | be required to put new lights. A fluorescent light will |
| The wastes discharged by the fish contain | | | | be better to your planted aquarium, make sure that |
| compounds that are useful for the plant's nutrition. | | | | they are made especially for aquariums. |
| Therefore, the organic wastes can be contained in | | | | If you are a beginner, the plant species that will be |
| the plants instead of seeing them float in the water. | | | | suitable for you are the Java Moss and the Java |
| The plants must be pruned regularly and the dead | | | | Fern. These are strong plants that can survive in |
| parts must be eliminated from the aquarium ASAP. | | | | water hardiness and pH values. They can even be |
| Not only that, the aquarium plants will also provide a | | | | placed in a brackish aquarium like the Molly aquarium. |
| shelter to many micro organisms which are useful for | | | | Aquarium plants are very important to the survival of |
| the ecology and environment of the aquarium. In | | | | most fishes in the aquarium. It does not matter what |
| addition, plants have also the capacity to inhabit the | | | | aquarium plant you choose, the important thing is you |
| growth of ugly algae since algae and plants compete | | | | know how to maintain your aquarium as naturally as |
| for similar nutrients. | | | | the fishes and plants habitat. |