For those of you who like to keep fish, of course creating a good ecosystem for fish to be able to survive longer is something that is very desirable. To create a good ecosystem environment for fish, you only need to add several types of ornamental water plants in the fish's living habitat (Aquarium).
For those of you who want to beautify the appearance of an aquarium at home or a fish pond in the yard, increasing the variety of aquatic plants that are included in addition to decoration can also be the right solution. Putting ornamental plants can also add a supply of fresh oxygen, and some plants can also be food for fish in aquariums and ponds, you know.
There are many types of ornamental water plants that can be planted in aquariums or fish ponds in order to increase the aesthetic value of the pond.
7 Types of Water Plants Most Suitable For Aquascape
There are various types of ornamental plants to beautify the aquascape in your home. Below are some types of ornamental water plants that are very suitable for aquariums and aquascapes.
You can choose plants that are the right size for the aquarium and make sure the fish can swim freely, yes!
1. Water Wisteria
Water wisteria plants have high lace leaves that look like green leaves, as if they can add a beautiful bright green accent to your aquarium. In addition, water wisteria is suitable to be planted at the bottom of the aquarium so that it looks like a carpet.
This ornamental water plant is very easy to grow in an aquarium and only requires minimal maintenance. This plant is very well suited to moderate light levels, and thrives well at temperatures of 23-27 degrees Celsius.
2. Java Moss
Java moss is a very popular plant for aquariums and is a plant that does not require much maintenance.
This aquarium ornamental plant is often found on floating pieces of wood and rocks. Because this plant grows at the bottom of the aquarium, making this plant a hiding place for fish fry from predators.
Java moss can grow in areas that have light levels (high / medium / low), and at temperatures between 21-32 degrees Celsius.
3. Java Fern
Java Fern is a plant that is entirely long green leaves that can grow anywhere in the aquarium. This plant only requires minimal maintenance, and is generally planted as an aquarium background.
The Java Fern also provides good hiding areas for fish and mimics their natural habitat. Known as Microsorum Pteropus, it is found in China, Malaysia, and Taiwan. But now many are found in various ornamental plant shops.
This type of aquatic plant only needs low to medium light levels and is best planted in a temperature range of 20-27 degrees Celsius.
4. Cryptocoryne Wendtii
Actually this type of aquarium water plant has a bad reputation, because this plant easily wilts and makes it look no longer beautiful. This is because this type of aquatic plant is very difficult to adapt in all conditions.
But if you are able to be patient and patient, then this aquarium ornamental plant can grow beautifully in the water, especially this one plant has a shape and color that is not like aquatic plants in general.
5. Hornwort
This type of ornamental water plant for an aquarium is commonly known as Coontail or in Indonesia it is often referred to as hornwort or ganggeng.
Hornwort is very suitable to be placed where I am in the aquarium, moreover generally hornwort is sold in a cup or pot that can be placed at the bottom of the aquarium.
This plant is able to breed in large numbers, so it looks beautiful when placed in an outdoor pool.
This type of aquatic plant for aquariums is very adaptable and can survive in various water conditions.
6. Amazon Sword
This aquarium ornamental plant has a tall shape that resembles a sword, that's why this plant is called the "Amazon sword".
This plant is suitable as a background or as a hiding area for ornamental fish in a home aquarium.
The height of this plant can reach 50 cm, and is often planted in the back of the aquarium in groups. This plant grows healthy at a temperature of 22-27 degrees Celsius.
7. Anuba Nana
This type of aquatic plant for the aquarium, named Anubas Nana, has smaller leaves from the anuba family. Unlike the pond tongue fern, this plant grows slowly and gradually.
Once purchased, make sure that it is immediately placed in a planting container and not uprooted and placed in a shady area in the aquarium.
Anubas Nana is quite rare and even if there were, the price would be expensive. The advantage of this ornamental water plant is as a fish hiding place which is very comfortable because this plant has wide leaves.
Types of Aquatic Plants for Fish Ponds
For those of you who like gardening and garden maintenance, of course you also want a fish pond, right? A fish pond can be a decoration in a beautiful corner of the garden.
The following are ornamental water plants that you can choose to fill your fish pond. Because the fish pond is located in an outdoor area and emphasizes the surface, the plants chosen are the type that grows floating or on the edge of the pond.
8. Amazon Frogbit
Amazon frogbit is a popular floating aquatic plant for fish ponds, especially aquariums.
The roots are under water and the leaves appear on the surface with a flattened round appearance. The presence of this type of aquatic plant can increase the supply of oxygen for fish in the pond.
But you must be diligent in cleaning the old leaves. This is because the Amazon Frogbit is really fast growing and can cover the entire surface of the pond.
9. Azolla
Azolla is a very productive plant and can cover the entire surface of a pond with its small, water-repellent leaves in a matter of days.
The general name is Mosquito Fern because this plant is very effective at repelling mosquitoes from laying eggs.
This prevents the presence of mosquito larvae in the pool.
Not only that, Azolla can be used as a natural fish feed source.
10. Lotus/Lotus
The water lotus is a beautiful exotic plant and can no doubt be the center of attention of a fish pond. The flowers are able to spread across the surface of the pond and have a variety of colors.
Water lotuses thrive in bright light and are able to fill the pond quickly. Therefore, you must be diligent to get rid of the old flowers to the roots.
11. Creeping Jenny
Creeping jenny ornamental water plants are generally found on the banks of rivers and attached to rocks. Now, you can buy the seeds at the nearest ornamental water plant store.
Creeping Jenny will look beautiful in the corner or on the edge of the pool, because it can give a beautiful green impression. This type of aquatic plant also does not require special care, it only needs to be pruned after proliferating heavily.
12. Water Lily
The water lily flower almost has a resemblance to the water lily. The most striking difference is in the leaves. The water lily leaves always float like a flat pad, the lotus is far above and touches the surface.
This type of aquatic plant can live in all conditions, so this plant is perfect for those of you who are beginners in maintaining ornamental water plants.
13. Rough Horse Tail
This type of ornamental aquatic plant is really great for adding a vertical look to an outdoor pond. Rough horse tail can grow up to three feet tall, but small varieties can grow up to eight inches.
Because it grows fast in water, you can plant it in a container first before submerging it in a pond to control its growth.
14. Water Hyacinth
Water hyacinth, that's what Indonesian people call it. This one plant is often considered as a water weed for fish breeders because its very fast growth is feared to interfere with the life of the biota in it.
But did you know that water hyacinth has very beautiful flowers. what more if the water hyacinth enters the spring. wow that's really beautiful...
15. Apu Apu
Apu-apu, kapu-kapu, or driftwood (Pistia stratiotes) are one of the multifunctional aquatic plants. Apart from being an ornamental (water ornamental plant), apu-apu also functions as a cleaner from water pollution.
In addition, apu-apu water plants, including one of the ornamental plants that are easy to care for and stubborn.
16. Kiambang
Salvinia molesta, or also known as Kiambang. Kiambang is a type of water spike that can be found floating in stagnant water, such as ponds, rice fields and lakes, or in calm flowing rivers.
Fish breeders often use this plant as a shelter for fish from the hot sun and as a hiding place from predators.
But unfortunately this one plant does not have flowers like the other plants above. So that makes kiambang not so popular among hobbyists of ornamental water plants. But it remains a choice in the hearts of fish farmers.
So there you have it, various types of aquatic plants that you can use to beautify your aquarium and pond. Etssss..... Don't forget to make sure the plants you care for get enough sunlight, OK!
If you have any questions, please leave a trace in the comments column. Thank you for reading this blog to the end.
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