How to Planting Aquatic Plants for Your Tanks - Decorating Your Fish Tank with Live Plants.

 5 Things to Know About Aquatic Plants.

Purpose: Helps regulate plants aquatic eco systems by                 removing harmful chemicals from water.

Size: They grow up to 12 inches / 30 cm tall.

Life Spam: Live from 1-5 years.

Habitat: Aquatic plants grow in a tropical community                 aquarium.

Did you know : Some fish will eat special plants. However,                   most tropical fish do not harm plants.

How to Setup Your Aquarium for Aquatic Plants?

• To grow properly, aquatic plants need 8-12 hours of sunlight per a day. Set the aquarium near and energy source / but out side the real sun. They use a hood light on the tanks to provide radiation.

• The amount of like your aquarium needs depends on the size of the tank. The table below shows how many lights its fixtures or equivalent LEDs should be installed. 

Tank Size	Lighting
10 – Gallon Tank	One 15 – Watt Tube
20 - Gallon Tank	One 30 – Watt Tube or Two 15 – Watt Tubes
30 – Gallon Tank	Two 20 – Watt Tubes
40 – Gallon Tank	Two 30 – Watt Tubes
50 – Gallon Tank	Two 40 – Watt Tubes
85 – Gallon Tank	Three 40 – Watt Tubes

 

• When considering plants for your tank, do not choose one that leaves too much space for fish.

• Place 2 to 3 inches (5-8 cm) of gravel in the aquarium (about 10 pounds of gravel per gallon of water) or any other substrate designed for plants.

• Add aquarium-plant fertilizer according to the instructions on the label.

• Fill the aquarium half full with water.

• Add the plants.  Bury in gravel to the base of their trunks.  For bulbs and tubers, cover the bulb with gravel until the growing tip.

 Where should I place plants in the aquarium?

• Use the front plants that rest on the front of the tank.

• Use medium-sized plants that grow to a height of 4 to 10 inches (10-25 cm) on either side.

• Use taller plants to hide aquarium filter tubes and heaters against the back wall of the aquarium.

• Add fish furniture, rocks, thermometers and any other aquarium. Fill the tank with water.

How do I keep aquarium water clean?

• For optimal water quality, change the water 10% every week or 25% every month.

• Regular water changes not only prevent the unwanted accumulation of solid waste, but also remove nitrates and other contaminants from fish and plants.

• PetSmart is testing a free aquarium.  Bring a water sample from your aquarium, we can test the quality in a few minutes.

How do I keep aquatic plants healthy?

If you notice any of the signs described below, talk to a PetSmart store assistant about the health of your plant.

• Brown spots on leaves

• Pale green to yellowish leaves

• Plants cease to grow and die off

• Rotting bulbs

• Algae in the aquarium

Be careful when growing semi-aquatic (i.e. not fully aquatic) plants in an aquarium.  Semi-aquatic plants are best when their roots are submerged in gravel, but their tops grow above the water surface.

PET SAFETY TIPS

• Wash and rinse your hands thoroughly before contact with your aquarium.

•  Aquatic animals and plants can transmit diseases to humans.  Wash hands with soap and water after interacting with your aquarium.  Children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with immune problems should be given extra care.  Adults should help children to wash their hands.

•  Keep aquatic plants and habitats away from food and food preparation areas.

•   Do not dispose of aquatic plants in the forest.  They can harm the environment.

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• Pets purchased at PetSmart are part of our exclusive Wet Assurance program created by PetSmart Veterinarians to improve the health and well-being of our pets.

•   Our vendors meet high standards in caring for pets and testing them for common ailments.  The program also includes specific standards for store pet care.

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• If your pet becomes ill within the first 14 days or you are not satisfied for any reason, PetSmart will happily replace the pet.