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Most people who buy an aquarium do so because they like how it looks. People are known to spend more money on decorating their fish tanks than they do on the fish and tank. The best thing to do when you buy these decorative pieces is to think about whether or not you want something that looks good but also helps you keep your tank balanced and in good shape.

Rather than sticking plastic green pieces into the gravel, think about real plants. Aquatic plants are useful in many ways. There are a lot of benefits to having live plants in your water. For example, they will add oxygen to the water and help to keep the water chemistry stable. They also serve as a place for good bacteria to live. This bacteria is very important to have because it helps break down waste products in the tank. Overall, live plants help keep your aquarium clean and healthy while also making it look great.

People who use live plants must learn about how to grow and care for them. The key to growing healthy plants in a tank is to make sure there is enough light and nutrients in the tank. There should be more lighting than what comes with hoods. You can’t grow healthy plants with the bulb that comes with the hood. You need more bulbs. To compensate for adding more lighting, make sure to add nutrients to your water. This will help your plants grow and also keep algae at bay. Fish that eat algae will be a great addition. They will keep the level of algae down and won’t hurt the plants that are still alive.

Decide if you want to use live plants, and then make sure that the tank is ready for them. You should start with all your plants and let them grow. By doing this, you will cut down on the chance that algae will use the nutrients and the extra lighting to grow. Plants that grow quickly, as well as some that float, should be used. Some fish, like catfish, like to hide from direct sunlight. The fish will be able to get away from the floating plants, and the plants will add a nice touch to the aquarium’s design and decoration.

Make sure your plants are well-established before adding fish and having a beautiful tank. Live plants should be cared for just like any other plant. Always get rid of dead leaves because they take nutrients away from the healthy parts of the plant. Roots that die will rot under the gravel. Make sure to get rid of any parts of the plant that are dying or look ill. There will be many plants that grow after they are sown in the gravel. The new plant growth can be taken out of the aquarium and put in a different place. You should try to remove the lower leaves of a live plant that is mostly a stem plant. These low leaves aren’t getting enough light to stay healthy.

The use of live plants will definitely help you make a beautiful aquarium that is also healthy and happy for your fish. Always remember to clean your aquarium on a regular basis and check plants for decay every week. Regular maintenance is the key to having a beautiful and healthy tank.

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