| When setting up your aquarium, it is very important | | | | name. The roots of the stem are firmly rooted in the |
| to reproduce the fish's natural habitat, to ensure that | | | | gravel and the stem rises upwards. The stem also |
| they are healthy and can breed. An easy way to do | | | | has leaves, which can be either individual or in pairs |
| this is by choosing freshwater aquarium plants that | | | | and on rare occasions having multiple leaves. |
| the particular species of fish would probably live | | | | Java Moss is another freshwater aquarium favorite |
| around in the wild. | | | | and it is sometimes known as the java fern. The |
| Live freshwater aquarium plants, hence, are the most | | | | java fern will make a great tank starter plant. |
| suitable choice and there many different types that | | | | Because of its nature to survive in a range of pH and |
| you can choose from.Depending on what kind of fish | | | | is not particularly sensitive to all kinds of water. |
| you buy, you can include floating plants in your | | | | Algae are the worst enemy of a dedicated aquarium |
| aquarium, which will not only add to the tank's beauty | | | | keeper. It not only destroys the clear look of your |
| but will also provide the fish with a great place to | | | | tank, but also has more far-reaching and threatening |
| hide. Floating freshwater aquarium plants include Fairy | | | | consequences. Being a living creature, algae has a |
| Moss and Riccia. | | | | respiratory system and needs oxygen to survive; |
| Using Rhizomes is also a good way of incorporating | | | | therefore, it consumes the vital oxygen content of |
| freshwater aquarium plants into your aquarium, as | | | | the water. The best possible solution to this problem |
| these generally grow upwards and its roots spread | | | | is to choose between two plants known as Water |
| on the gravel. These roots hence give the look of a | | | | Wisteria and Plectomus. These two freshwater |
| lush green carpet spread over the bottom of your | | | | aquarium plants are 'algae-eaters' and help keep the |
| tank. The most commonly known varieties of | | | | algae content in your tank to a minimum. |
| Rhizomes are anubias and the African Fern. | | | | If you are searching for one special plan, try |
| In addition to looking gorgeous in the tank, they are | | | | cryptocoryne becketti. This plant comes with a |
| also very easy to plant, as these plants attach to | | | | potential of growing both on land and underwater. |
| any piece of wood or large stones in your tank. As | | | | What makes this plant a real hit is the fact that it is |
| the Rhizomes grow, there shoots expand horizontally, | | | | available in a range of exceptional colors. |
| they produce leaves, as well and eventually covers | | | | Amazon sword is another good option to consider |
| most of the aquarium. This gives your fish the | | | | for those who are searching for a popular aquarium |
| perfect hiding spots. | | | | plant. Echinodorus bleheri is its technical name and it is |
| Another commonly known freshwater aquarium plant | | | | popular for its easy maintenance. As it grows fast |
| is the rosette. They are said to look like crowns. | | | | and does not ask for a lot of care, it is the right |
| These also cover the entire aquarium by the | | | | choice for someone who has just setup a |
| branching of their shoots. Sometimes, these plants, | | | | freshwater aquarium for the first time. |
| including the Amazon Sword and Sagittaria, also | | | | The fact of the matter is that live plants add to the |
| produce lovely flowers. | | | | visual delight of your fresh water aquarium. No doubt, |
| One of the most commonly found aquarium plants is | | | | you have to put in more effort to take care of |
| the stems. As ordinary as the name may sound, | | | | these live plants, but they also allow you to reap |
| these miraculous plants grow from the nodes of a | | | | several amazing benefits. So, get them and make |
| single stem. This trait is also the origin of the plants | | | | your fish feel extremely comfortable. |