Although we’re big fans of live plants here at Aquarium Genius, plastic plants are a valid alternative in many circumstances. In fact, plastic plants have gotten much more realistic in recent years and have a lot of benefits over live plants.
They’re very easy to clean and don’t need extra nutrients or special lighting, which makes them great to put in breeding tanks or quarantine tanks. They are also impossible to kill, making them suitable for many beginner aquarists.
These articles help you maintain a healthy ecosystem with plastic plants. If you do your research, plastic plants can be a valuable addition that your fish will love just as much as live plants.
It’s a common problem for aquarium owners: plastic aquarium plants covered in green algae. Fortunately, there is an easy way to clean your plastic aquarium plants and eliminate that pesky algae. You can remove algae in your aquarium using a vinegar and water solution, bleach solution, or a toothbrush (or other scrub brush) to scrub …
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If you are a dedicated aquarist who loves to decorate your aquarium, you want to keep everything as clean as possible. Trust me, I know that plants can look very dirty due to algae or other reasons. The same goes for decorations, but those are easier to clean. The question is, how can you clean …
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