🔵 Planta Photos/Potus Para Bajar Los Nitratos Del Acuario Y Purificar El Agua (Acuarios MB)

I've always been fascinated by planted aquariums, incorrectly called Dutch, in my opinion, and the benefits of plants for fish and the entire ecosystem. Browsing the internet, I found an article by another colleague with the same concerns as me, but who goes further by eliminating mechanical filters and replacing them with indoor plants. Here's the translated article: Ecology of the Planted Aquarium, written by Diana Walstad, is one of the books that most inspired me to create low-tech natural aquariums (Bio Aquarium, without filters, heaters, etc.). Diana Walstad explains why emergent plants are better at purifying water than submerged aquatic plants (in chapter 9, the aerial advantage). Compared to fully submerged plants, emergent plants are characterized by: Much faster growth. More efficient use of CO2 and light, (Ambient CO2 is not as limited as dissolved CO2 in water.) More efficient oxygenation in the root zone. Emergent plants that receive natural sunlight can purify water much better than the best filters on the market. The faster a plant grows, the faster the water is purified. Having emergent plants for water purification is almost mandatory for keeping sensitive fish such as Apistogramma species. This makes filters and water changes almost replaceable by the services these plants provide. Most commonly used houseplants for aquarium water purification. In addition to amphibian plants (Anubias and Echinodorus), I use several common houseplants in my aquariums for water purification. That is, for the reduction of all types of organic and inorganic pollution; such as ammonium, nitrite, nitrate, phosphate, etc. Fast-growing indoor plants (suitable for hydroponics) can be used in aquariums or ponds. Emergent plants, or plants with an aerial advantage, are any type of plant whose leaves are not submerged in water. These can be land plants, amphibian plants such as Anubias and Echinodorus species, floating plants such as duckweed and water hyacinth, and aquatic plants with emergent leaves such as water lilies and lotus. Pothos (Epipremnum pinnatum, syn. Scindapsus aureus) Umbrella plants (Cyperus alternifolius) Fig plants (Ficus pumila) Adam's rib (Monstera deliciosa) Bamboo plants (Dracaena sanderiana) Syngonium plants (Syngonium) I have achieved the best results with pothos. They are robust, adaptable, and grow quickly. Their dense roots give a very natural and decorative appearance in an aquarium. Provide hiding places for shrimp and fry. It reproduces easily from cuttings; simply cut a few side shoots and place them in a vase of water. Roots will appear within a few weeks. At that point, we should place it in the aquarium, attached to one of the side panes. The Ficus is also a robust and adaptable species, but its growth is slow, like Anubias. It can take years to grow, but once grown, it is a very decorative plant and a perfect water purifier. Over time, it can cover the wall above the aquarium, becoming very decorative. The Umbrella Plant is an excellent plant for large aquariums and ponds. In natural sunlight, it can grow up to 1.5 meters tall. It can be planted directly into the lower substrate as long as the water depth is less than 40 cm. It is a robust and fast-growing species. As a fast-growing plant, it keeps the lower substrate healthy through its root network. It's perfect for purifying water in Lake Malawi and Tanganyika aquariums, as it can easily adapt to the high pH of the water. The Adam's Rib is one of the best water purifiers, but it requires plenty of space to grow. I've tried all the plants on the list above except the Adam's Rib, with good results. Potos are in the same family (Aracaceae) as Anubias, and they originate from the flooded forests of Southwest Asia (Anubias from the flooded forests of South America). If you let them emerge, they lose their submerged leaves. This plant is ideal for terrariums and biological plant filters (along with Spathiphyllum, Ficus benjamina, and Java moss (Vesicularia dubyana)) due to its high capacity to remove ammonia, nitrites, nitrates, biotoxins, and heavy metals. Some time ago, I set up a terrarium with these plants with submerged roots, and I don't remember having done any water changes, only replacing the evaporated water. In killifish aquariums, I've kept them submerged by tying them to a ballast (they float), and the roots grow quite a bit. I don't know about ivy, but it seems they are toxic to cats. Regards