| If you want plants in your Betta fish aquarium, you'll | | | | something is wrong. Whenever water conditions get |
| have to decide between live or manufactured ones. | | | | bad, your plants will start dying so you can fix the |
| Live plants have a number of advantages and | | | | problem before your fish are harmed. |
| disadvantages when compared to their artificial | | | | Disadvantages |
| counterparts. This article will discuss some of these | | | | While these advantages are good, live plants also |
| advantages and disadvantages of live plants. | | | | have a few disadvantages in a Betta fish aquarium. |
| Advantages | | | | You already have to take care of your fish. With a |
| Live plants provide many benefits to your aquarium. | | | | real plant, you will also have something else to take |
| While reducing carbon dioxide levels in the water, | | | | care of. You have to trim decayed or dead parts to |
| they also add extra oxygen. The plants also help | | | | keep the plant in optimal health. This requires extra |
| lower the nitrate level in the tank. | | | | knowledge besides caring for your fish. |
| Algae can become a problem if you don't keep it in | | | | Another potential problem caused by real plants is |
| check. Plants release chemicals in the water that help | | | | the potential for pests. When you buy them from a |
| prevent algae from growing. They can also serve as | | | | store, it's possible that intruders can come along with |
| a source of food for your fish. However, you should | | | | them and be introduced in your aquarium. This |
| make sure that your fish don't nibble them too much, | | | | includes unwanted fish, hydras, and snails. |
| or they can start to harm your plant. | | | | One of the final disadvantages of live plants is the |
| If you aren't an expert Betta caregiver, something | | | | fact that they're real. They won't last forever, unlike |
| could go wrong with your water conditions. If you | | | | their manufactured counterparts. So, eventually you |
| have a live plant, it will be one of the first signals that | | | | will have to get some new ones. |