Continue from the previous experiment to grow Pothos as an aquatic plants.
A fish tank without plants have high nitrate and ammonia from fish waste, so frequent water change is needed. The rate is dependent on the amount of fish in the community. If this routine is not done frequently or at the right time, it will cause damage to the fish organ. In the worst scenario the entire tank will be wiped out. Even the durable sucker fish will not survive.
To balance out this situation, plants is introduce to the tank. Plants help to reduce the toxic level by breaking down fish waste and absorb the nutrient. It forms a cycle that is beneficial to both plant and fish. One of the way to do this is growing Pothos on top of the tank cover with the roots dangling in the water, this add additional toy for the small fish and shrimps. Final step is to attached an artificial light on top for the plant to photosynthesis.
For best result grow your Pothos on the tank top filter. Used the ceramic ring in the filter to provide support for the vines and roots, the water from the tank provide the plant with steady flow of water supply and the water comes with diluted natural fertilizer. When the vine flourish, it will cover up the entire top of your tank and camouflage your filter system. Compare to other aquatic plants Pothos is cheap, durable and easily propagated.
Things to note when you grow Pothos in tanks. With all the supply given, you wont be touching the plant for a long time, over time there will be fallen leaves, these leaves need to be remove as soon as possible, because fallen leaves will rot and cause the water to smell, decomposed material will fight for resources in the tank. so too much of the fallen leaves will spolit the tank eco-system.
Check out my other posting for other interesting things with Pothos.
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