You can have live plants in your goldfish, but your fish will eat or (and) uproot them. So, you must have plenty of them and species that will grow faster than your goldfish can feed on. Ensure you choose the right plants for a goldfish tank, as some may be too delicate. Java fern, Anubias, … Read more
Floating aquarium plants with long roots add interest in fish tanks and provide new areas for shrimp and fish to hide. Most of these floaters will also clean your water by removing excess nutrients from leftover fish food and waste in your water column. So, if you’ve filled the bottom half of your aquarium but … Read more
Many freshwater fish tank owners prefer floating aquarium plants, if not for nothing else, for the somewhat straightforward propagation, planting, and maintenance needs. Moreso, the plants have a couple of benefits over those you have to add in a substrate, but it’s not to say rooting plants are inferior. The floaters are mostly popular with … Read more
After perfectly setting up a stunning planted aquarium, the next thing that comes across our mind is, what are the best fishes to keep in a planted aquarium? Maybe that’s the reason why you are reading this article, right? Well, you can’t put all types and species of fish in your planted aquascape as some fish are … Read more
Aquatic plants have many uses in aquariums, from oxygenating the water, providing fish with shelter, keeping your tank clean to providing breeding spots for your fish. However, not all aquatic plants will grow in freshwater fish tanks, and among the few that do, there are even fewer species that are easy to start and care … Read more
Aquarium plants are gems that spruce—up a fish tank, adding lush aquascapes, while still providing food for fry, inverts, and tropical fishes. Most aquatic plants will also add oxygen in the water and remove harmful elements such as nitrates and phosphates. That said, many of the species don’t have seeds and are replicated through cuttings … Read more
Java fern is one of the most popular plants used in aquascaping freshwater fish tanks. It.s especially loved for its fairly subtle growth, unique leaf structure, and easy propagation. The plant also tolerates a range of lighting conditions and water parameters from acidic to alkaline and even brackish tanks. The plant is easy to find … Read more
There are many kinds of beautiful mosses, but Java moss is the most readily available and least expensive, though there are a million other reasons why it’s most popular of all freshwater aquarium plants. The plant doesn’t require too much attention and accepts a wide range of water condition including brackish water, and is also … Read more
Anubias nana is a staple in the aquarium hobby and more so among planted-fish-tank owners. The plant is tough and will thrive in virtually any tank as long as there are no plant-eating fish. Anubias nana, also called dwarf anubias is generally a small plant growing only 3.2 inches wide and a height of 4.7 … Read more
Amazon sword plant is a rosette species that is quite popular with aquarium hobbyists. The plant is resilient and is easy to start when planted in loosely packed gravel. However, though amazon sword will grow in low light, its care level is moderate to slightly hard which means the plant can be challenging to new … Read more