Aquarium Plants?
More likely, your oscar will tear the plants apart. IT might be best if you get some plastic plants since they won't get damaged of much "re-decorating".
Can i put garden plants in my fish tank?
There is a variety of house plants that i've used, one type of philodendron ( http://shakyard.com/wp-content/oldimages... ) that grows for quite a while in standing water works very well but lasts only a few months before you need to pull it and replace it - not an ideal solution for raising baby fry. Also, the plant can be toxic to anythat that eats leaves so apple snails and plecos should be kept out. So, you basically could use anything water loving plant and doesnt shed it's leaves too easily as long as you maintain any debris, use a gravel vac (carefully around the fry of course). I would say, without seeing it that if you have a plant in there already, take it out. My recommendation is to use plastic plants. There are many available that look very real, especially when you get a bit of algea growth. Real plants are difficult to maintain and if you don't have it just right, you'll wind up polluting the tank or having to remove it thereby taking a chance of killing the fry.
Where to buy live aquarium plants?
I have heard very good things about thatfishplace.com Personally I use petco once in a while because of their exchange policy but you have to watch out. Chain stores carry "hardy" plants that arent always best for your aquarium. Research the types of plants you want first. Different plants also like different types of water based on where they live naturally.
My plants are dying in my aquarium. What should I do?
If you find your aquarium plants are dying; here is a quick guide that you can easily follow –• Select the right plants – Caring for your aquarium plant begins with the selection of right plants. While choosing plants for your fish tank, make sure that you are picking up underwater plants and they can survive immersed in water easily. • Provide the right substrate – Your fish tank requires substrate. Supply the right materials to cover the aquarium base surface and help the plants grow healthy. • Supply the right light – You must be aware of the term photosynthesis and its immense benefits. This, to happen, needs proper supply of light and help the plants generate energy for growth in the process. • Prevent algae production – While you grow plants in an aquarium, make sure that they are not competing with algae for light and nutrients. Continuous production of algae on the surface and sides of your fish tank may leave your plants to die. Thus, to offer a healthy life to the plants, make a regular and proper use of algae control chemical. • Supply fertilizer properly – Avoid phosphate fertilizer in order to stop potential algae production and use fish-safe, iron-based fertilizer rather to help the plants grow healthy. • Maintain a balance – Aquatic life is really very beautiful and to keep it safe and healthy, you have to take care of its plants. Make sure your aquarium water quality is hale and hearty and the environment around them is more natural and well-sheltered. Visit Aquaria Australia Warehouse. It is one of the largest e-stores for aquarium supplies in Australia. Checking through their collections, you will definitely find suitable aquarium plants to adorn your small aquatic world.
If you were to keep some live plants in an aquarium, would an oxygenator still be required even if the plants are photosynthesizing and giving off oxygen anyway?
The only thing an air stone and air pump does to an aquarium is make the water move. All of the gas exchange that happens occurs at the surface. By mixing the water you effectively increase the surface area of the aquarium. You can also get the same effect with a power head or filter output. You do not need an air stone in a planted tank, you do need water movement. The plants will use up CO2 in the water around them faster than it can diffuse.It is also a good idea to maintain water movement at night. Aquatic plants flood their tissues with O2 during the day to the point that it is forced down into the roots and bubble out of the leaves. At night the plant will use up this O2 storage then start to use the surrounding O2 as it diffuses into them. Water movement that stirs the surface will help keep the O2 levels high enough to prevent O2 distress in both fish and plants.
Can semi aquatic plants be fully submerged in an aquarium?
Hi These plants aren't aquatic at all. The Peacock Fern is okay near water but not submerged and the White Ribbon will grow in water but the tops have to be exposed and clear of the surface. The problem with both of these plants, and any non aquatic, is that they will rot under water and this will make the water filthy and add to the ammonia load. For these reasons, I wouldn't put either of them in a tank. Grow the White Ribbon in a pot with a stake and train it to spiral around it, they look great like this. The Peacock Fern is probably best planted in a shady spot in your garden. This site is great for information on aquatic plants http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/myPlan... Petsmart have a habit of selling plants that aren't suitable for aquaria, I remember buying a fountain plant (another bog plant, that's what most of them actually are) that I loved but after a few weeks in my tank, it rotted and caused an ammonia spike. I'm not affiliated to the website I posted but I use it myself for info on tank plants so I hope it helps you too. Best wishes and I hope this is useful