AQUARIUM PLANTS Rotala (Lythraceae, South-East Asia) The leaves of these species are reddish in color, especially on the underside, but their shape varies according to the setting. They grow in soft, acid water, under strong lighting, and need plenty of iron. The formation of adventitious roots makes it easy to take cuttings. They can produce […]
AQUARIUM PLANTS Eleocharis (Cyperaceae, tropical regions) These plants, resembling tufts of grass, live in swamps, and are therefore suited to aquaterrariums, although they can also be cultivated in aquariums under strong lighting, in hard, alkaline water. Eleocharis minima When the stems of the spiked rush reach the surface, they spread out and do not emerge […]
Ceratophyllum (Ceratophyllaceae, cosmopolitan) Ceratophylls can be found all over the world, but only one species is common in aquariums. Ceratophyllum demersum The water sprite is found in Europe and Central America, though this temperate water plant can adjust to tropical aquariums. It is well suited to tanks with goldfish or garden ponds, where it can […]
This phenomenon, which is only really visible in heavily planted and densely populated aquariums, rarely entails any problems for fish. Fertilizers When an aquarium is put into operation, the bed and the water contain mineral salts. These gradually run out and the plants are therefore in danger of mineral deficiency. Faced with this situation, an […]
CARING FOR PLANTS Plants need light, mineral salts (fertilizer), and carbon dioxide (CO2) to grow, and their survival and reproduction depends on the right proportions of these elements. A fishkeeper also needs to be an aquatic gardener and have “green fingers” to cultivate his or her live decor. You must respect the needs of plants […]
The vast majority of aquatic plants are not taken from the wild but are grown by specialist firms. These plants serve as decorative elements in the aquarium, but this is not their only role, as they also contribute to its ecological balance, especially via their production of oxygen when in the light. An enormous variety […]