Article From SubmitYOURArticle.com: Is Your Freshwater Aquariums Grass Real?

What completes the natural feel of a fish tank is
its beauty and its aura? One could probably not
imagine an aquarium without plants, not only for
their aesthetic character, but more importantly,
for their vital role with fish. Freshwater
aquarium grass come in many types, both rooted or
floating. They serve as both food and shelter for
the fish. From the hundreds of species of plants,
there are now dozens of types of freshwater grass
popular and used in aquariums. Some people prefer
artificial grass or manufactured plants in
plastic or silk. Many others prefer real grass
which is transplanted from a lake, river, pond
and wetlands or even from an aquarium plantation.
There are advantages and disadvantages in
choosing either the live version or the
imitation. Of course, nothing beats the real one
that is why many aquarists who master the hobby
always aim to get only real grass in their
aquarium.

Plenty of folks would rather have manufactured
plants or artificial grass made in various
different materials. There are also real grass
form lakes, rivers, seas and other areas that
many people prefer. There are advantages and
disadvantages in choosing either the live version
or the imitation. Of course, nothing beats real
grass and that is why many aquarium owners who
love the hobby, always aim to get the real grass
for their aquariums.

Artificial grass is easier to maintain than the
real grass simply because it does not need light
like real plants do, and it does not decay over
time nor contribute to fish tank problems like
ammonia build up. The fake grass is not subject
to change in color, size and general appearance.

Give your new artificial grass a light bath in
slightly salty water before you put them in your
aquarium. It functions as a major decoration in
the tank while the fish can use it as a playing
field and a nice hiding place, but not as food.
You will have problems with your tank water if
you use any imitation grasses or plants made with
metal wires or toxic elements, so beware of what
the fake stuff is made out of. Make sure that the
grass is especially manufactured for use in an
aquarium and no other application.

Real grass on the other hand requires patient
hands and eyes to maintain. It reacts to light,
water temperature and the general activity of the
aquarium. Real grass also reacts with live
organisms such as the fish and other plants as
well as the coral and rocks at the bottom of the
tank. Your aquariums entire ecosystem benefits
because it produces oxygen and soaks up carbon
dioxide which helps stabilize your fish tank.

Being active, live grass can help break down
bacteria and make the removal of waste more
efficient, thus chemical filtration in your fish
tank becomes almost unnecessary.

Real grass also provides organic food to fish
especially the herbivore species that normally
feed more often than the carnivore types. The
grass needs special monitoring, care and
maintenance as they may decay with time and that
invites algae to grow, which can be toxic to your
fish.

Live plants are also known to be carriers of
possible pests and parasites in the tank, but for
the benefit of the fish and for a healthier
environment, let the grass grow and live. The
tank will still reap great nutrient benefits from
the grass even if your fish make a snack out of
some of the blades of grass. This is something
not to worry about with fish tanks because even
in their natural habitat in the wild, fish have
always loved real grass for the nutrition it
brings, the benefit of protection from predators
and for spawning. Aquarium grasses like Willow
Moss, Foxtail, Stonewort and Crystalwort are
among the favourite plants for fish eggs, young
live-bearers and baby fish.

As a decor, the grass can be the centrepiece. It
may also serve as a foreground or background.
The Four-Leaf Clover usually grows up to two
inches high that it makes a pretty front grass,
while the flowering Eel Grass and the Corkscrew
are highly recommended as background grasses.

Grasses like the Salvinia and Duckweed are good
top cover while the Micro-Sword Grass makes a
magnificent foreground especially when coupled
with a high intensity of light. Different types
of Udwigia and Cryptocoryne are great choices
regarding the instances where light can affect
the shape and color of a plant. For Goldfish
bowls, the Anacharis plant is a wonderful treat.

Using grass in your freshwater aquarium will add
a nice look to your aquarium and provide your
fish or whatever pets you have in your tank, with
a pleasant and safe environment in which to live
and breed in comfort.

Grass is grown from a few sources that are
transferable to an aquarium thru a store which
are, from the ground on grass farms or in pots or
floats and also can come in solo blades or in
bunches. With artificial grass, you only have to
consider the shape and color in selecting the
type that you will add. With real grass, you have
to anticipate the size and appearance of the
plant as it matures.

While both artificial grass and real grass have
unique beauty, they have their pros and cons. The
bottom-line is that it is still better to invest
your money, effort and time for something that is
real and is capable of completing the biological
function of your aquariums mini-ecosystem.

Its a sound idea to get grass for your tank for
the benefit of helping create an ecosystem in
your aquarium but also , it gives a nice thick
and rich look to your fish tank which will keep
eyes locked on the scene and maybe make you a
hero.

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