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Should you put a light on your aquarium?
You don't need one if there is light in the room from a window or some other source unless you have live plants
What plants live in a aquarium?
The list would run a mile long. Almost all aquatic plants in the wild can inhabit a planted freshwater aquarium. If you are starting out you may want to try an easy growing plant that requires low light. Anubias or Crypts. Plants in an aquarium are not difficult to grow if you know what they like.
What are producers in an aquarium?
algae and any other live plants are the producers.
Where can one buy live aquarium plants?
Live aquarium plants are sold by Heath Scientific, AquariumPlants, PETCO, Live Aquaria, Pet Smart, eBay, That Pet Place, Planted Aquariums Central, and Walmart.
Can you safely use all plastic plants in a fresh water aquarium?
Plastic plants may look OK but they will not be helping the balance of things in your aquarium. Live plants will use up impurities like Nitrates and will also add Oxygen to the water. Live plants are definitely the way to go.
Should you always keep aquarium UV lighting on?
The simple answer is yes. A balanced aquarium should contain water plants and these need light in order to live and grow. If your aquarium is a tropical one then the lights should be on for around 12 hours daily.
Is it ok not to put anything at the bottom of aquarium?
I would say yes it would be ok not to put anything at the bottom of the aquarium. Gravel, stone and plastics are usually used for appearance. If it is a freshwater aquarium and if you plan on using live plants then gravel is necessary.If it is a salt water aquarium then it is necessary to use live rock and live stone.
Is aquarium an ecosystem?
In one case yes. Only if you have live plants and fish in it. Because the fishes waste falls down to the bottom of the aquarium and the plants roots use it for nutrients. In result, you have a lively, green tank! Hope I helped. Cheers! -Sarah
What types of aquatic plants are beneficial to a fishtank?
Live aquatic plants provide many benefits to a freshwater aquarium. Some suggested live aquatic plants to include in your tank are Rotala Indica, Banana Plants, and Dwarf Baby Tears.
Can plants live under green light?
no.
Will my Goldfish die if i put a light on their tank?
No they will not. If it is a fluorescent light than it will make them more colorful because the light makes them grow more pigment. Make sure you don't keep the light on all the time or you will have a big algae problem. Only keep it on for 10-12 hours a day or 14 hours/day if you have live plants.
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.
