sera guide - Splendid plants in your aquarium

Contents Natural purification cycle ...................................................... 3 Light energy – the correct light ............................................. 4 Balanced nutrient fertilization................................................ 5 Macro nutrients and trace elements ..................................... 6 Active bottom ground ........................................................... 8 sera fertilizers ....................................................................... 8 CO2 fertilization ..................................................................... 10 sera CO2 systems................................................................. 11 Planting correctly .................................................................. 18 Aquatic plants and algae ...................................................... 21 Problems and solutions ........................................................ 22 Aquatic plants fulfill many vital tasks in an aquarium. They are an essential component of the natural purification cycle. In cooperation with micro organisms, organic substances such as fish waste and uneaten food are processed in a way that the plants can utilize them as nutrients. During photo synthesis, plants produce oxygen and enrich the water with this vital element. Only plants make an aquarium look exotic and decorative. The light display caused by water reflections and plants swaying in the current create unique fascination. Plants pro- vide conditions as in nature, the possibilities to set up terri- tories, and shelter and nutrition for aquarium inhabitants. 2