Aquarium plants are the perfect natural background to your fish. If planned right, they can really complete the perfect natural setting. Many people however, don’t want something else to learn about. They also might be intimidated at the thought of setting up an aquatic landscape. Don’t fret. Here are some simple ideas that will make choosing your first aquarium plants seem like a breeze.
How Much Room Do You Have?
Don’t make the mistake of buying plants that will quickly overrun your tank. Just like choosing when fish, some aquarium plants can grow very full, very fast. Just remember that you probably will be happiest with your plants as the background, not the main event. Fast growing aquatic plants are not necessarily a bad thing. It’s the final size that you should be concerned with.
Small, Med, & Large Aquarium Plants
Freshwater aquarium plants come in all shapes and sizes. Knowing what size a plant will grow to is not just important so it won’t overgrow your tank. It’s important to step down your sizes from large to small aquarium plants as you move from the back to the front of your tank. You should have background, mid-ground, and foreground plants in your tank to make the perfect setting. Aquarium e-tailers and retailers will have descriptions or labels that specify what size the plant will grow to. They may even suggest which part the tank their aquarium plants are most suited for.
Are You Starting With A Healthy Plant?
This might seem obvious, but make sure you check your plants over to get the healthiest of the bunch. Brown leaves or poorly looking root systems are dead giveaways for troubled plants. There is no sense in you trying to revive a dying plant. Some plants, depending on the cause of its poor health, have no chance of recovery. If purchasing from an e-tailer, you’ll want to make sure they a warranty policy in place if their aquarium plants quickly die. Some will quickly ship you another plant if you have trouble. There is one other thing to note about the health of aquarium plants. It may also be smart to look for descriptions that explain how hardy the plant species is. I won’t go through all of the species here, but you can find hard to kill aquarium plants that will stand up to abuse as hone your plant keeping skills.
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