How to raise aquatic plants in fish tank? what kind of aquatic plants are best to raise?

The green grass in the fish tank can be said to beautify the fish tank, and it is also a habitat for the fish. There are so many kinds of aquatic plants in the fish tank, usually people will choose good-looking or easy to raise aquatic plants, so how do we raise the aquatic plants in the fish tank? Next, the editor will introduce you. Let's take a look at it.

How to raise aquatic plants in fish tank

1. The basic conditions of aquaculture: moderate lighting, addition of carbon dioxide, adequate fertilizer (base fertilizer, liquid fertilizer, topdressing), water flow, water temperature, water hardness, PH value, healthy bottom bed. The reproduction methods of aquatic plants are divided into sexual reproduction and asexual reproduction, and sexual reproduction is completed through the process of flowering and pollination, fertilization and seed (seed). Asexual reproduction is also called vegetative reproduction.

2. Root propagation: lateral buds emerge from the roots of some aquatic plants, and when they grow up, they are separated from their mothers and form new individuals. Stem propagation: plants with underground stems can be separated from broken branches or lateral branches to form new plants; underground stems grow from the roots and spread in the bottom sand, and new plants can be produced at each node. Stolons are somewhat like underground stems, but only thrive on sand.

What kind of aquatic plants are best to raise?

1. Sophora flavescens is a perennial stemless submerged aquatic plant, commonly known as noodle grass, asparagus, flat stretching grass, etc., with stolons, basal leaves, narrow and long leaves, leaf length varies with the depth of water level, green and translucent leaves, Tingyu standing in the water, Tingyu has strong adaptability to water quality.

2. Crown grass, also known as Amazon sword grass, crown grass, etc., is a large aquatic grass of the genus Rhizoma Alismatidae, with a stout petiole, broad leaves and beautiful leaf shape. the largest crown grass can grow nearly 100 leaves, with a maximum leaf length of 50 cm and a leaf width of 8 cm, which is called the king of aquatic plants.

3. The fine leaf crown is a small swamp plant native to Brazil. The lanceolate leaves are 10 centimeters long and 1 centimeters wide, almost without petiole, with a total height of about 20 centimeters, and 3 spiral flowers about 1.5 centimeters large, with six pistils. The leaves are green and firm, the main veins are clear, and the veins on both sides are not obvious.

The function of raising water plants in fish tank

1. The metabolism of fish and the decomposition of feed in the aquarium are easy to produce a large amount of an and nitrous acid to form nitrates through the action. Nitrate is not decomposed and stored in the water, which leads to the deterioration of the water quality and destroys the environment of the whole aquarium life. Aquatic plants have the function of absorbing nitrate, reducing the hoarding of nitrate in water and purifying water quality.

2. The growth of aquatic plants can release effective antibiotics, kill germs and pathogens in the tax system, reduce the content of harmful microorganisms in the water, protect fish from bacteria and promote the healthy growth of fish.

3. The most important function of aquatic plants in the aquarium is to allow fish to reproduce in the aquarium, and some fish especially like to lay their eggs on the leaves of the aquatic plants. Without the aquatic plants, the young fish will have nowhere to hide in the aquarium, so they may be attacked by large fish with food.

Matters needing attention for raising water plants in fish tank

1. The aquatic plants should be disinfected before planting, and the freshly bought aquatic plants should be soaked in 1% potassium permanganate solution for about 10 minutes. Disinfect the grass to kill parasites and bacteria, then rinse with clean water and set aside.

2. Do not use mud to plant water plants at the bottom of the fish tank, but choose to use sand, because using mud will make the water quality in the fish tank become turbid. When choosing sand, you should not choose sand particles that are too fine, preferably 2 to 5 mm in diameter.

3. The layout of the fish tank should be reasonable. In general, tall varieties are planted in the back of the box, short varieties are planted in the front, and wide and large leaves are planted in the middle. At the same time, it should also cooperate properly with the mountains and rocks in the box. Water plants should not be planted too much, otherwise it will not only hinder the ornamental, but also affect the growth of ornamental fish because of the high oxygen consumption at night.

Fish slowly come and go in the water plants, colorful fish and green water plants reflect each other, this scenery is rarely beautiful, and now the editor finally knows why so many people like to raise fish at home. However, it should be noted that aquatic plants are generally only suitable for growing in tanks where small fish are raised, while large fish usually damage them.