Abstract:
In an aquarium, adding some submerged plants can not only add vitality to the aquarium but also play a role in purifying water quality and increasing oxygen. This article will introduce fifteen common types of submerged plants.
1. Hornwort
Hornwort is a common submerged plant, its leaves are linear, long and thin, with a light green color. It grows faster in sufficient light but also adapts to low-light environments.
2. Cattail
Cattail is a unique submerged plant, its leaves are ribbon-like, green, and elastic. Cattail has high medicinal value and is also an excellent ornamental plant.
3. Watermilfoil
Watermilfoil is a common underwater plant, its stems are thin and long, and it grows rapidly. Watermilfoil can absorb excess nutrients, reducing the growth of algae in the aquarium.
4. Red Root Grass
Red Root Grass is a beautiful submerged plant, its leaves are heart-shaped and dark green. The roots of Red Root Grass are red, which is its most distinctive feature.
5. Water Hyacinth
Water Hyacinth is a fast-growing submerged plant, its leaves are round and light green. During its growth, Water Hyacinth continuously reproduces new stems and leaves.
6. Water Fern
Water Fern is a common submerged plant, its leaves are triangular and dark green. Water Fern can adapt to different water quality and lighting conditions.
7. Duckweed
Duckweed is an excellent purifying plant, it can absorb organic pollutants from the water. The leaves of Duckweed are round and light green.
8. Bamboo Shoot Grass
Bamboo Shoot Grass is a tall, upright submerged plant, its leaves are linear and light green. Bamboo Shoot Grass grows rapidly under sufficient light and can help prevent the growth of algae.
9. Balcony Vegetable
Balcony Vegetable is a delicate and small submerged plant, its leaves are heart-shaped and light green. Balcony Vegetable is suitable for placement in smaller aquariums.
10. Aquatic Grass
Aquatic Grass is a common submerged plant, its leaves are slender and dark green. Aquatic Grass can effectively reduce harmful substances in the water and has a good purifying effect on water quality.
11. Water Lily
Water Lily is a tall submerged plant, its leaves are round and light green. The flowers of Water Lily are white or pink and very beautiful.
12. Jade Grass
Jade Grass is an elastic submerged plant, its leaves are linear and light green. Jade Grass can not only purify water quality but also enhance the ornamental value of the aquarium.
13. Flower Leaf Algae
Flower Leaf Algae is a brightly colored submerged plant, its leaves are round and light green. Flower Leaf Algae grows rapidly under sufficient light.
14. Water Devil Needle
Water Devil Needle is a submerged plant that purifies water quality, its leaves are long and thin, and light green. Water Devil Needle is suitable for placement in large aquariums.
15. Narcissus Grass
Narcissus Grass is an elegant submerged plant, its leaves are linear and light green. The flowers of Narcissus Grass are white or pink and very beautiful.
There is a wide variety of submerged plants, and different types can play different roles. When choosing submerged plants, factors such as the size of the aquarium, lighting conditions, and water quality need to be considered. Adding suitable submerged plants can make your aquarium more vibrant and also play a role in purifying water quality and increasing oxygen.