5 Benefits of Keeping Aquatic Plants in a Fish Tank


Do you think, aquatic plants are just for appealing the beauty of a fish tank? If yes, then you may have less knowledge about the important roles of live plants in fishkeeping.
Keeping aquatic plants are recommended for both beginners and expert fishkeepers because they have both physical and chemical benefits in thriving a healthy fish world.


Important Roles of Aquatic Plants in Fishkeeping

We know the names of various water plants like Hornwort, Java Moss, Water Wisteria, Dwarf Lilies, Java Fern and Anubias but do you know how they help to keep the tank and fish breeds healthy? Let us discuss that.

1.      Aquatic Plants Can Improve Filtration Process

Aquatic plants have an ability to remove wastes that are excreted by the fish and also in removing the decaying matter from the tank, which is the great method of natural filtration.
With the help of their leaves and substrate, aquatic plants absorb nitrate, which is the great action of carbon cycling of the water by reducing chemical toxins.

Note: Plants need around eight hours lighting to grow properly, so you have to remember that while keeping a live plant in an aquarium.

2.      Aquatic Plants Oxygenate the Tank Water

You will get oxygenation benefit from the plants of your water garden because green plants can produce a high amount of oxygen in the water that improves the respiration system of the fish breeds and other aquatic species in your fish tank.

3.      Water Plants is the Best Place of Safety for the Fish

Peaceful and small fish cannot fight with predators and large species, so hiding places are necessary for them. Bushy and large aquatic plants can be the best hiding place for your pet fish that needs safety from its enemies.
If there is no hiding place for the pet fish then it may feel stress and die. Moreover, aquatic plants can be a good place for laying eggs for those fish which prefers laying eggs on the leaves of the plants.

4.      Aquatic Plants Add Beauty in Your Fish Home

Your pet fish are whether collected from rivers or from oceans, so they love a natural eco-friendly environment. Therefore, adding green plants in your aquarium can give natural feeling to your swimmer buddies. If you won’t provide such ambiance then your pet fish may feel stressful and suffocated in the empty tank.


5.      Roots of Aquatic Plants Promote Substrate Security

Every water plant has a strong root which holds the substrate in an appropriate place. Neither an aggressive fish nor any other things can weaken the root of the plants. Plants like Java Fern and Anubias helps in cleaning the water column and keeping the substrate in the same place.

Conclusion

All these aforesaid five points are the assurance that aquatic plants are beneficial for a healthy environment of your fish tank. So, try to keep more plants in your aquarium by understanding the actual care guide for each plant.  
      

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