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By Senzeal | 23 July 2019 | 0 Comments

6 Kinds of Aquatic Plants That Can Grow into a Lawn in a Fish Tank

Many friends don't know what kinds of foreground aquatic plants can be kept in the fish tank? Today we help you to list 7 kinds of foreground aquatic plants.  You can choose the aquatic plants that are suitable according to their growth needs.
 
1.Cymbidium nanulum


This kind of aquatic plant is often seen in fish tanks because of its high frequency of use. Cymbidium nanulum grows fast and has good adaptability. As long as it does not have high soil fertility, its leaves and root will not rot. You might also want to know is it necessary for us to add CO2 for cymbidium nanulum. And the answer is that it is better for us to add CO2 for cymbidium nanulum. Otherwise, it will grow slowly. Using aquarium CO2 drop checker can help us to check if our aquarium has sufficient CO2. Its suitable PH is 6.5-7, 24 ℃ water temperature and ample sunshine.
 
2. Eleocharis parvula


The second most used aquatic plants in the fish tank are Eleocharis parvula. It is often found in Japanese-style aquascaping fish tank, which is from the Americas, Europe, and Africa. It does not require strong light but needs CO2. Suitable PH is 6.5-7 and 24℃ water temperature.
 

3. Hemianthus callitrichoides 'Cuba'


If your fish tank has CO2, you can try to keep these aquatic plants as when it grows into a lawn, your fish tank will become very beautiful. It also needs strong light and sufficient CO2. If it does not in a suitable growing environment, its leaves will become yellow and its root will rot.
 
4. Utricularia Bifida


In my opinion, using the Utricularia Bifida as a fish tank lawn can perfectly decorate our fish tank. Like the lawns on land, it has long blades. However, this kind of water grass is not easy to keep. CO2 must be added, otherwise, it is easy to die.  It needs moderate light, suitable PH6-7 and 24℃ water temperature.
 
5. Marsilea hirsuta


We recommend new aquatic plants keepers to try this one. Because we do not need to add extra CO2 to it and it can still grow. It looks good as fish tank lawn and it looks similar to cymbidium nanulum. Suitable PH is 6.2-7.5 and 24℃ water temperature.
 

6. Rotala goias


It also belongs to foreground aquatic plants, needs CO2 and strong light. Suitable PH is 6.5-7 and 24℃ water temperature. Its newly grown buds appear red so it can beautifully decorate our fish tank. A good aquarium light can help you to detect temperature and provide different intensities of light at the same time. It can also provide blue light which is good for your plants’ growth.

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