sera guide - Splendid plants in your aquarium

PlantsprovideoxygenO2 PlantsconsumeCO2 Fish and micro organisms consume oxygenNO2 NO3 NH4 / NH3 Fish waste, dead plant parts and too much food pollute the water Purification bacteria first convert pollutants to NH4/NH3 (ammonium/ammonia) Purification bacteria convert NH4/NH3 to NO2 (nitrite) Purification bacteria convert NO2 to NO3 (nitrate) NO3 = plant nutrient Only plants allow setting up an aquarium close to nature and creating its special exotic fascination. Plants allow fish and other water inhabitants to hide and form territories. This reduces stress for the fish. Plants also serve as food for some animals – although their owner will not exactly be happy about this. Fish feel well in optimally planted aquariums and live healthier. They will enjoy the aquarist with their entire agility and splendid colors. Knowing their requirements and accordingly fulfilling them is required to keep aquatic plants successfully. This especially includes: • Light • Balanced nutrient fertilization • CO2 supply The better this natural purification cycle func- tions, the less maintenance efforts are re- quired. You will enjoy your aquarium or pond even more. Natural purification cycle 3