Planted Aquarium Problems
Problems that you may have with a planted aquarium are as follows: If you have fish in your tank they may nibble on the plants or even dig up the roots. If you have this planted aquarium problem, then you may opt not to have live plants, but rather put in rocks, caves, or fake plants. But if you are careful enough, you should be able to find plants that your fish will not want to ingest. Fast growing plants can handle a few nibbles, so if your fish are nibblers then consider getting a strong, fast growing plant.
Another planted aquarium problem is having dead and decaying plants in your tank. Even though plants can act like natural filters by absorbing the nasty compounds found in the water, they can also re-release those compounds back into the water if they die. So always observe your plants and if they look unhealthy or dying, remove them as quickly as you can.
Plants need light to survivor. So avoid any plant growth problems by having adequate lighting for the types of plants you put into your aquarium. Fluorescent lights are the best for this, but some plants even require stronger lights, and if your a beginner aquarium keeper, it is not recommended that you start out with plants that require very demanding lights.
So to sum up some of the problems that you may have with a planted aquarium, you will not want to have fish that will eat up your plants, nor do you want fish that can dig away at the roots. It is also important that you prune and remove any plants, including loose leaves, so as not to allow them to die and pollute your aquarium. Lastly, you will want to make sure that you have the proper lighting for you plants so they can grow. Avoid these common problems with planted aquariums and you will find joy and satisfaction in keeping a beautiful aquarium with plants.
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