Living plants in aquariums not only serve as an attractive decoration, but also bring significant benefits to all inhabitants of an artificial reservoir. However, it can be difficult for novice aquarists to choose unpretentious and beautiful vegetation. The AquaScapeClub encyclopedia contains aquarium plants, as well as useful information about aquarium equipment and design.
Types of aquarium plants
The following varieties of aquarium plants are distinguished:
- Mosses and ferns. Aquarium plants of this species do not form inflorescences. They are unpretentious and act as excellent decor. Such plants include Malayan fern, salvinia, and carpet moss.
- Rosettes. These plants do not have a distinct stem. Their leaves grow from a rosette. The most popular plants of this group are Anubias, Cryptocoryne, Eleocharis.
- Stem. Such plants act as decoration and also help create the most favorable environment for the inhabitants of the aquarium. Among the plants of this species, bucephalandra, ludwigia, and hornwort stand out.
The AquaScapeClub project catalog contains information about various aquarium plants, each of which has its own characteristics.
Java moss
This plant is a thick cloth with many thin stems.The most comfortable water temperature for Java moss is from 20 to 30 degrees. In this case, the water must be purified. Moss also needs to be cleared of algae. The plant can grow in the shade, but grows more actively in brighter light. Java moss provides excellent shelter for fry and is beneficial for spawning.
Hornwort
This plant has a long stem and is characterized by rapid growth. Since hornwort does not have a root system, it can cling to the ground using special stems. It is often attached to decoration. This unpretentious plant is a kind of biofilter. The optimal water temperature for hornwort is 17-30 degrees. The plant does not like bright direct light.
Eleocharis
This plant allows you to form graceful thickets in the aquarium, reminiscent of an underwater carpet. Eleocharis has not only decorative, but also useful qualities. It saturates the water with oxygen, thereby neutralizing all harmful substances. This plant should be kept in aquariums with clean water, the temperature of which is 21-24 degrees. Eleocharis prefers diffused light.
