The first activity of an aquarium plant in a new environment is to firmly root itself on the substrate. Under optimal conditions, this can be achieved within a few weeks. This usually doesn't happen quickly enough for the impatient aquarist and he helps wherever he can.
How fast do aquarium plants grow?
An aquarium plant that has just been added to an aquarium needsabout 3 to 5 weeks to anchor itself to the substrate with newly formed roots. Promote growth with a balanced nutrient mixture, sufficient CO2 supply and plenty of light.
Do all aquarium plants need the same amount of time to grow?
Many different aquatic plants can be kept in an aquarium. Among other things, there can bedifferences in growth speed, which does not ultimately affect root growth. For example, soft, fast-growing stem plants need three weeks, hard, slow-growing specimens need five weeks or even a little longer.
What promotes the growth of plants in an aquarium?
Aquarium plants need enoughnutrientssuch as nitrogen, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus and iron for their root growth and shoots, so that they do not start their new life with deficiency symptoms. In addition,Lightandco2 are necessary so that the leaves can generate energy using photosynthesis. Here too, the light intensity and lighting time must be tailored to the plant used. A fully met Co2 requirement, possibly with targeted supply, also contributes to rapid anchoring in the ground. If the root system is very sensitive, it is recommended to plant the plant in a pot.
My plant doesn't grow well, what could be the problem?
The stated three to five weeks of growing time apply under ideal conditions and with good care. Both are not always the case, since, for example, different needs of other plants also have to be met. The growth can also be disturbed:
- by burrowing fish
- a very fine substrate that provides little support
- injured roots
- missing fixation
Tip
For quick growth, fix aquarium plants to the substrate
A newly planted aquarium plant must have firm contact with the substrate so that it can root quickly and well. Immediately after inserting, fix your roots with a piece of glass so that they are not moved back and forth by the water.
