| In olden times people used to set up live plants in | | | | need to be careful about the look of plants in that |
| their aquariums. But things have changed thereafter. | | | | case because if your fish continue to eat them, that |
| Fish keepers today prefer attractive artificial plants in | | | | will damage their appearance and in turn the |
| their aquariums which look like real. So what should | | | | appearance of the whole aquarium. |
| be your choice? | | | | Now let us turn to artificial plants. They are made |
| Experienced fish-keepers differ widely on this issue. | | | | with advanced and sophisticated techniques. So many |
| When you display live plants, they have their own | | | | times their appearance is far more superior then the |
| grace and beauty. But that is not the only reason. | | | | live plants. They will not die; they will not grow and |
| These plants create a natural environment for the | | | | they will not become unattractive. If any dirt |
| fish. They also provide other benefits which are | | | | accumulates on them you can clear it very easily by |
| unmatched by artificial plants. | | | | simple rinsing. They do not require sunlight as the live |
| Live plants grow. During the day, they take carbon | | | | plants do. |
| dioxide and give back oxygen in turn. This naturally | | | | These plastic plants are available in a wide variety of |
| contributes to a very healthy environment. But | | | | colors and sizes and they are available round the |
| remember, the process reverses itself in the night! If | | | | year. They will not bring with them any pests as |
| you are planting heavily in your aquarium, the levels | | | | they are artificial and water cannot make any effect |
| of carbon dioxide will rise. If you notice that your fish | | | | on them. It is true that day will not be able to |
| are rushing to the top of the tank, there may be an | | | | provide any positive contribution to the fish habitat |
| inadequacy of oxygen. | | | | as live plans would do but nevertheless they are a |
| On live plants, bacterial groups are formed which are | | | | very good option to consider for new fish-keepers. If |
| useful for breaking of wastes. That is why planted | | | | your fish is eating the plants, you can consider the |
| aquariums often need chemical filtration. In addition, if | | | | option of artificial plants so that you can keep the |
| the plants start decaying and the waste is not | | | | decorations intact. |
| removed, then such waste may be harmful for the | | | | By now, you must have read many advantages and |
| fish. Some light plants may also carry pests which are | | | | disadvantages for both live and artificial plants. An |
| harmful and other parasites which will cause diseases. | | | | aquarium can be equally beautiful with decorations of |
| Fish cannot eat your artificial plants but life plants | | | | either live or artificial plants. You need to make your |
| may be a good meal for them! This is good for some | | | | decision based upon the type of fish you would like |
| varieties of fish like herbivores. These fish require | | | | to keep and the pattern of decorations you would |
| food very frequently and you may not be required | | | | prefer. |
| to be attentive all the time to feed them. But you | | | | |