Aquarium with plants

With careful selection, some familiar houseplants can provide quick, affordable, gratifying results in a riparium aquascape.

Using common house plants such as Pothos (Devil’s Ivy), Philodendrons, Lucky Bamboo, etc, is a great way to help keep your water clean and healthy, and to help lower nitrates. Just like aquatic plants, house plants also act as a “natural filter” by using nutrients dissolved in your tank’s water to grow.

Creating a fish aquarium is a rewarding endeavor that can transform a space into a tranquil underwater world. An aquarium serves not only as a beautiful decorative element but also as a window into aquatic life, offering a unique way to appreciate the diversity of fish and their habitats.

Ecology of the Planted Aquarium written by Diana Walstad is one of the books which inspired me most for low-tech natural aquariums. Diana Walstad explains why emergent plants are better water purifiers than the submerged water plants as follows (in … Continue reading →

Aquarium plants are an important addition to any aquatic environment, and nowadays it's possible to use aquarium plants that don't need soil. Setting up and maintaining an aquarium can be a hassle, which is why many enthusiasts look for ways to save on both time and money. Not using aquarium soil or substrate is one