The most beautiful thing about having an aquarium is being able to enjoy a bit of nature, and for that to be possible it is important not only to choose the right fauna, but also the plant species that can grow best in it taking into account the size. of the container, the volume of water, as well as whether it has a heating system installed or not.
En este sentido, the best upholstery plants for aquarium, that is, those that will cover the floor of the same, They will be those that can serve, at the same time, to beautify it, as well as for fish and / or other animals to use them as a refuge, such as those that we will show you below.
bacopa australis
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La bacopa australis It is a plant that can be had both in aquariums and on the margin of a pond. Its growth rate is fast, reaching a height of 10-15 centimeters. Its leaves are ovate or rounded, bright green.
It is a species that lives in warm and temperate waters, with temperatures that range between 15 and 32ºC. For the rest, it can be kept in sunny or shady areas, so it is undoubtedly a very easy species to care for.
Baby tearsMicranthemum callitrichoides)
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The plant known by the curious name baby tears is an aquatic plant native to Cuba, where it grows in fresh waters that are directly exposed to sunlight. In the aquarium it will create a magnificent green carpet, not very high since does not exceed five centimeters in height.
Of course, apart from needing a lot of light, it is also necessary for the water to be kept warm, at about 20-28ºC.
Hydrocotyle Tripartita
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La Hydrocotyle Tripartita It is a perennial herb native to New Zealand, as well as Australia (Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria, to be more specific). Its leaves are bright green, and sprout from stems that grow vertically.
It is a very light-demanding plant, which needs warm waters with a temperature of 20 to 26ºC in order to survive.
Salted jonquil (Eleocharis parvula)
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The salty jonquil is a perennial herb native to the coasts of practically the whole world. Its stems can be up to 80 centimeters tall if it grows exposed to the sun, but in an aquarium it remains much smaller; in fact, it does not usually exceed 20 centimeters.
It is a species that requires abundant light to grow, as well as a water temperature that remains constant between 22 and 28ºC. A little patience is recommended, as it takes a while to form small bunches. But in the end the wait will be worth it.
Riccia (Riccia fluitans)
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La curly It is a floating aquatic plant, which stays close to the surface, which is why it is included in this list. Grows to a height of 7 to 10 centimeters, and forms thick mats that serve as shelter for younger fish.
Although it is floating, it can be attached to logs and / or rocks without problems. The only thing, keep in mind that it cannot be placed near duckweed, since the latter grow faster than riccia, taking up space. Likewise, R. fluitans requires warm or warm waters, with a temperature of 10 to 30ºC, and light.
Dwarf SagittariusSagittaria subulata)
The dwarf sagittarius, also known as the narrow-leaved arrowhead, is an aquatic plant that grows in brackish waters in the Americas, particularly the United States, Colombia, and Venezuela. Reaches a height of up to 40 centimeters, and its leaves are green, with a linear shape.
It is not demanding at all. It will be wonderful in warm or temperate waters, as long as it does not drop below 4ºC or exceed 30ºC. It's not very light-demanding either, so you won't have to worry about that.
Water clover (Marsilea hirsuta)
The water clover is one of the most common aquatic plant species in the world. Its leaves are simple, small, and green in color, and spreads at a good pace for the aquarium thanks to the fact that it produces stolons.
In addition, it is easy to grow, since it does not require as much light as other aquatic plants. But the water temperature has to be between 18 and 28ºC.
Utricularia graminifolia
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La Utricularia graminifolia it is a carnivorous perennial and underwater plant. It is native to Asia, and it is so small that it does not exceed 4 centimeters in height. It turns out to be a splendid tussock species, but that yes, you have to bear in mind that it produces traps which are made to catch small invertebrates, of about 5 millimeters at most.
Its cultivation is easy. The temperature has to be kept between 16 and 28ºC, and it can grow in areas with little light.
Which of these aquarium cover plants did you like the most? Do you know other species that can be kept in this type of container?