Aquarium Plants – Tropical Aquarium Plants
An Aquarium is a fairly sad looking environment for a fish without aquarium plants. With so many different plants suited to growing in aquariums, both cooler water types and warmer ones, it is easy to find plats that will not only make your aquarium look great, but will also provide a healthy environment for you fish.
Plants are essential for a heathy fish tank and fresh water aquarium plants (plants for fish tanks) in Australia include tropical aquarium plants as well as plants for cooler aquariums. Plants serve two purposes in Aquariums, the first is to help oxygenate water for a healthy environment, the second is for aesthetic reasons.
Easily available by mail order specialist aquarium plant suppliers provide a range of plants and water grass as well as aquarium rocks and driftwood suitable for Australian conditions.
Yes you can buy artificial plants, however they only do half the job, unless you also have artificial fish.
Care
Plants are essential for the health of any aquarium, they not only act as natural filters but also add oxygen.
Growing Aquarium plants also make your fish tank look more natural and provide a more natural habitat for fish.
Plants need to be planted correctly in aquariums and will need 10 – 12 hours of light to survive. These are plants that do like fresh water, so look at replacing at least 20% each week.
As for aesthetics, choose your plants carefully, take into consideration these factors.
- How big a particular plant will grow.
- Smaller plants at the front, larger ones are planted at the back.
Aquarium Plants are available for sale form the following nurseries
AQUATIC DREAMS – phone: 0400 790 509
PO Box 8018 Wynnum North, Brisbane QLD 4178
True Aquatic Plants delivered straight to your door within Australia. Other products include planted driftwood/rock, supplements, test kits & more. Spend $200 or more and receive free shipping.