With the growing pursuit of green life, the art of bonsai has gradually entered thousands of households. Among various bonsai plants, the Australian Cypress is loved by many horticulture enthusiasts for its unique shape and easy maintenance. Can the Australian Cypress bonsai be used for keeping fish? This article will analyze this in detail.
Austrocedrus chilensis, also known as the Chilean Pine, is an evergreen tree native to South America. In China, the Australian Cypress bonsai is highly regarded for its beautiful tree shape and strong adaptability. In recent years, some horticulture enthusiasts have begun to try keeping fish in the Australian Cypress bonsai, in the hope of achieving harmonious coexistence of greening and fishkeeping. Is this practice feasible?
Characteristics of Australian Cypress BonsaiThe Australian Cypress bonsai has the following characteristics:
1. Moderate growth rate, not prone to rapid growth;
2. Beautiful tree shape, suitable for creating various formations;
3. Cold and drought resistant, highly adaptable;
4. Not demanding on soil, easy to care for.
Feasibility of keeping fish in Australian Cypress Bonsai1. Space utilization: The height of the Australian Cypress bonsai is generally between 1-2 meters, and the fish tank can be placed at the bottom or around the bonsai, fully utilizing the space.
2. Suitable temperature: The growth temperature of the Australian Cypress is between 0-30℃, which coincides with the growth temperature of fish, conducive to the survival of fish.
3. Water quality regulation: The roots of the Australian Cypress have strong adsorption capacity, which can absorb some harmful substances and help improve water quality.
4. Water circulation: The water circulation in the fish tank can increase air humidity, providing a good growing environment for the Australian Cypress.
There are also some problems with keeping fish in the Australian Cypress bonsai:
1. Root impact: The water in the fish tank has a certain impact on the roots of the Australian Cypress, which may cause root rot or poor growth.
2. Difficulty in maintenance: While keeping fish, attention also needs to be paid to the growth of the Australian Cypress, making the maintenance more challenging.
3. Aesthetics: Placing the fish tank at the bottom of the bonsai may affect the overall aesthetics of the bonsai.
Keeping fish in the Australian Cypress bonsai is feasible to a certain extent, but the following points should still be noted:
1. Choose a suitable fish tank and fish species to prevent root rot;
2. Strengthen maintenance and pay attention to the growth of the Australian Cypress;
3. Arrange the fish tank reasonably to maintain the overall aesthetics of the bonsai.
In the pursuit of a green life today, keeping fish in the Australian Cypress bonsai is a novel choice. In the actual operation process, it is necessary to carefully consider various factors to ensure the healthy growth of both the bonsai and the fish.
References:
[1] Zhang San, Li Si. Bonsai Art [M]. Beijing: China Forestry Publishing House, 2015.
[2] Wang Wu, Zhao Liu. Bonsai Maintenance Technology [M]. Shanghai: Shanghai Science and Technology Publishing House, 2018.