How to grow water plants quickly and well? Beginners learn water plant tank cultivation techniques

In fact, water plants do not need to be planted deliberately. Just throw them into the fish tank and they will be more likely to survive after the water transfer. Alternatively, tie the water plants to driftwood or stones and sink them to the bottom of the water. This hydroponic mode is the easiest way to keep the water plants alive. Planting in the mud will require a lot of nutrients for a period of time, and it also requires a water transfer process. If the control is not good, the water plants may be burned to death.

Key points of aquatic plant cultivation

1. Bottom sand

  Choose sand with larger gaps, as larger gaps are more conducive to the growth of aquatic plants. You can choose coarse sand, gravel sand, or river sand as bottom sand. Before laying the bottom sand, clean it and disinfect it with salt water. After disinfection, clean it again before using it. If the gaps in the sand are too small, the roots will not be able to breathe, which will eventually cause the roots of the aquatic plants to rot and cause the death of the plants.

2. Warm water temperature

  Aquatic plants grown in different regions have different requirements for water temperature. The suitable water temperature for tropical aquatic plants is between 22 and 28 degrees, and that for temperate aquatic plants is between 14 and 22 degrees. They can safely survive the winter as long as the water temperature is not lower than 4 degrees. Tropical aquatic plants need to be above 15 degrees to survive the winter.

3. Adequate lighting

  Sunlight is a necessary condition for the growth of aquatic plants. An aquarium with good light transmittance is more suitable for the growth of aquatic plants. In some environments with poor lighting, fluorescent lamps can be used to extend the lighting time so that they can grow more healthily.

Points to note when caring for aquatic plants

After cultivating aquatic plants, the water level should be adjusted in time to facilitate the normal growth of aquatic plants. During the growth period of aquatic plants, inorganic fertilizers should be applied appropriately to promote the growth of aquatic plants. If the aquatic plants are too dense, the overgrown aquatic plants should be manually removed. Generally, the total area of ​​aquatic plants should not exceed 2/3 of the total area.

In high temperature seasons, we must prevent aquatic plants from growing vigorously, making it difficult for water to circulate and causing the aquatic plants to die and rot. If you want to grow tropical aquatic plants in cold places, you must prepare insulation equipment and, if conditions permit, you can also use a water pump.