Adding live plants in an aquarium can not only improve the aesthetics - the plants, to provide shelter, food for vegetarian fish, and prevent the green water. Plants also absorb carbon dioxide, waste products, contribute to the oxygen in the water, as well as contribute to the growth of algae, tiny worms, rotifers and protozoa, providing live food for fish.

Lighting is important if you want your plants to thrive. They need 12-14 hours of light each day, as in nature. There are different opinions on how much light, live plants need, but usually 3-5 watts per gallon works well. Compact fluorescent lamps and par 20, 50-watt halogen lamps how to make work correctly, so experiment with different types of lighting to see what works best for your plants.

Plants also require proper nutrients to stay healthy and green. They are all united in a well-planned aquarium, so keeping the plants are fed is not a difficult prospect. Nutrients to feed plants comes from fish in the tank - you can add more if necessary. Fertilization easy as well, because the plants can naturally use the fish waste as fertilizer. You can add commercial fertilizer when you change the water, but it is usually better to follow the "less is more" philosophy when it comes to fertilizing the plants. Too much fertilizer can cause problems with the growth of algae in the tank, and you can always add more if needed.

A water temperature? Most aquatic plants thrive in water temperatures between 72f and 78f. PH is also important - pH 6.8 to 7.8 is ideal.

Snails are another natural component that helps the overall health of the aquatic environment. Snails pure plant food and small algae, as they crawl over the leaves and foliage. However, some snails can actually lead to problems. Ramshorn, Pond, and other types of eating leaves, but not clean them, and may cause unwanted damage. Fortunately, it is fairly easy to remove troublesome snails. Simply place the lettuce on top of an aquarium to attract snails - to remove all of the net as soon as all snails collected in the salad pieces.

Before installing the new plants in your tank, wash them in warm water to remove insects you do not want intrusion into the aquarium. Healthy plants have strong roots, and leaves the firm, so this is what you should look for when purchasing aquatic plants. Avoid plants that emit a strange smell, especially bulbs, because it is a sign that the plant is not healthy and can not grow properly once placed in your tank.

Younger plants are usually better to configure transplantation, so keep this in mind as well. Although the plants you buy will need time to adjust, and may lose some leaves, do not panic. This is perfectly normal. To promote the healthy growth of new, simply remove the dry leaves as they appear, so be careful not to damage the roots.

Aquatic plants make a beautiful addition to any aquarium and help to keep the fish comfortable, healthy and happy.