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Most aquatic plants require gravel, as they have roots, and will need to grow their roots and attach themselves. There are however lots of floating plant species that do not require gravel, such as duck weed.
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What has the author Pamela R Pope written?
Pamela R Pope has written: 'Wastewater treatment by rooted aquatic plants in sand and gravel trenches' -- subject(s): Biological treatment, Aquatic plants, Sewage, Purification
Can you put substrate suitable for plants over colored gravel in a freshwater aquarium?
Yes. You can layer substrate in any tank. However, if your plants can grow fine in gravel, they can grow fine in colored gravel, just make sure the colored gravel is safe for aquariums.
What type of gravel is best for aquatic plants?
goldfish like to dig. so medium size. not too big or too small so they wont eat them
Do aquatic plants have gills?
No. Aquatic plants do not have gills. Aquatic vertebrates, such as fish, have gills.
Are C3 or C4 plants aquatic?
The plants which live in water are aquatic plants.
Where do aquatic plants live?
Aquatic plants live in sea or oceans.
Why gravel is not good for plants?
it doesnt have soilin gravel.
How do you build a balanced aquarium in a jar?
To build a balanced aquarium in a jar, start with a clean jar that is clear in coloring. Choose aquatic gravel and plants and make sure to root the plants in the gravel. Then, add shrimp or snails and close the lid. Make sure the jar is kept in an area that receives filtered sunlight.
What should you put in your painted turtles tank?
First if you have not already got a tank, go to a pet store and ask for the right size tank for your turtle. Also while you are there get at least 2 or more bags of gravel. Plus get some sand too. fill the bottom of the tank with the gravel and put a large hill goring up with the sand so your turtle can have land. put some small logs and drift wood into the tank so your turtle can hide. also put some aquatic plants in to so if you forget to feed it he/she can eat the plants. plus get a filter. then put your turtle in and he/she can enjoy the tank.
What has a greater negative effect on the food web the extinction of the aquatic plants or the extinction of the terrestial plants?
the extinction of the aquatic plants
What do you keep in an aquarium?
You obviously put fish in it. You can also buy gravel, plants, and other decorations to go in your fish tank.
What can you do with your fish?
Put them in a decorative aquarium and add colorful gravel to the bottom and live plants that they will like to eat and hide among.
