Aquarium Plant Care
Healthy aquarium plants do more than make a tank look good. They provide fish and shrimp with places to hide and rest. Bettas often rest beneath broad leaves, while shrimp forage for food among moss. When leaves turn yellow, growth slows or moss starts thinning, it's important to check the cause before adding more fertilizer.
Good aquarium plant care depends on the needs of each plant and the conditions in your tank. Some plants absorb nutrients mainly from the water, while others rely on their roots in the substrate. At Grenze Markt, RATAJ offers fertilizers and plant care products for different needs in planted aquariums.
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How to Care for Different Aquarium Plants
Different aquarium plants have different nutrient needs. If leaves turn yellow or growth slows, check the lighting, substrate and water conditions before adding more fertilizer.
- Anubias and Java fern: Usually attached to rocks or driftwood, these plants absorb nutrients from the water. Keep their rhizomes above the substrate to prevent rot.
- Cryptocorynes and Amazon sword plants: Develop strong root systems and rely on nutrients in the substrate. Root fertilizer tablets can help when the substrate runs low on nutrients.
- Stem plants and aquarium mosses: Stem plants need regular nutrients and trimming, while mosses benefit from suitable lighting and a clean environment with minimal debris buildup.
TETRA offers PlantaMin liquid fertilizer and Crypto root tablets to support different plant care needs. Follow the recommended dosage and monitor the condition of your plants, fish and shrimp.