How does a live plant help a fish tank with betta?

Question

I have one live aquarium plant thats called hardy aponogeton bulb.

I'm just wondering how does it help the tank or the fish ?

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by the way its a bettaaa!

Answer 1

aponogetons are wonderful plants that grow unique type of leaves. but they are not as effective to remove fish wastes as are other plants. but the aponogeton will provide shelter for your betta. but remember that aponogetons are seasonal and may die if SPECIAL care is not taken. they are not a plant for beginners. try some java fern or java moss.

Answer 2

Plants are an essential part of betta tanks. Bettas use plants as a defensive strategy to avoid contact with predators and other male bettas. If they get nervous or feel threatened they will squeeze through tight plants to escape. My preference is live plants, as these do you a favour by taking care of some of the harmful by-products such as ammonia and nitrite and nitrate. The plants should be soft and bushy so as not to damage the betta's scales if he or she squeezes through a tight bit.If live plants are not to your liking or you don't feel comfortable maintaining plants then fake are OK, but these must be silk plants. Plastic plants in my experience are far too jagged and cause scale damage when squeezed though.

And if you have any other questions about bettas, http://www.bettatalk.com is great!

And for any more info for plants and other fish:

http://www.aquatic-eden.com/2007/01/bene...

Hope it helped!

Answer 3

it adds oxygen to water and kind of acts like a filter.

Answer 4

The plants will give out a little oxygen, plus will give a little place(haven)for the fish to hide in or relax.

Answer 5

The plant oxygenates the water

Answer 6

The plant will give off oxygen.