Before a new plant is added to the aquarium, it should be watered well. The water will gradually wash away everything that is undesirable on the leaves or in them - all to protect future neighboring plants and creatures.
How do I water aquarium plants correctly?
Remove the pot, ceramic ring or lead ribbon and as much rock wool as possible. Fill aseparate containerwith room temperature water and add the aquatic plants fortwo weeks. Place it brightly, without direct sun, and change the water completely every day.
Why should I water new aquarium plants?
Aquarium plants are unfortunately often treated withpesticides. Large amounts of this can still cling to the new aquatic plant or even be stored in its plant parts. If pesticides get into the aquarium water after use, the life of shrimp in particular is seriously threatened. It also often happens that aquatic plants are contaminated withdisease germsor are infected byalgae or snails. They must not be introduced either so that the existing aquarium world remains he althy and in balance. Watering helps to remove all of these “companions” from the plants
Do I have to prepare the new aquarium plants for watering?
Purchased aquatic plants must not be placed in the water as you receive them. You need tofree potted plants from the potAlso remove as much rock wool as possible without damaging the roots too much. From the bunch plantsremovetheceramic ringor thelead ribbon
What is the best way to water aquarium plants?
Start watering without delay. You will need aseparate container If you don't have a second aquarium or a glass bowl for such cases, you can use a sufficiently large, cleaned bucket. No chemicals may have been previously stored in it, nor may you clean it with them.
- Place the container in a bright window seat
- but not in direct sun
- use a plant lamp/LED lamp if there is a lack of light
- Fill the container with aquarium water or water at room temperature
- Put plants in it
- ideallyChange water completely every day
- exchange at least several times in total
- add nutrients when watering for longer periods
- if applicable. Use a water purifier that filters pollutants
How long do you have to water aquarium plants?
To remove pesticides, aquarium plants are usually wateredthree days. But somerecommendationsassume a need formind. two weeks out. During this longer period of time, snails, for example, can be removed more easily. Because it's not just about the molluscs that are already crawling on the plants, but also about snails that are yet to hatch from the eggs they have laid.
What is mineral water treatment good for?
If you suspect that your new aquarium plants have unwanted animal companions such assnails or planarians, you can immerse them in strongly bubbling mineral water for several minutes. The high CO2 content is particularly effective. The plants are then rinsed under water and the actual watering can begin. The procedure should be repeated after two weeks in order to destroy any specimens that have hatched in the meantime.
Tip
With in vitro plants you can avoid the hassle of watering
In Vitro Aquatic plants are not contaminated with foreign organisms because they grow under sterile laboratory conditions. You can put them directly from the can into the shrimp aquarium or any other aquarium.
