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2. Substrate (aquarium) - Wikipedia

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   For freshwater aquaria, gravel is the most common substrate. To prevent damage to fish, gravel should not be sharp. Aquarium gravel can be as coarse as pea-sized or as fine as 1–2 mm. [1] It is available in a number of colors, and may be naturally colored or dyed, and may have a polymer seal to ensure it does not affect water chemistry. [1]

3. Aquascaping - Wikipedia

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   Plants are often trimmed to obtain the desired shape, and they can be positioned by tying them in place inconspicuously with thread. [38] [39] Most serious aquascapers use aquarium-safe fertilizers, commonly in liquid or tablet form, to help the plants fill out more rapidly. [40] Some aquarium substrates containing laterite also provide ...

4. Substrate (vivarium) - Wikipedia

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   Substrate is also useful for burrowing species as they can dig into the substrate as they would in their natural habitat. It is also useful for egg laying species that would naturally bury their eggs in the earth floor. The substrate also adds to the aesthetics of the enclosure and gives the vivarium a more natural feel and look. [1]

5. List of freshwater aquarium plant species - Wikipedia

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   Aquatic plants are used to give the freshwater aquarium a natural appearance, oxygenate the water, absorb ammonia, and provide habitat for fish, especially fry (babies) and for invertebrates. Some aquarium fish and invertebrates also eat live plants. Hobbyists use aquatic plants for aquascaping, of several aesthetic styles.

6. 32 best aquarium pets that aren't fish - AOL

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   Filled with live plants, substrates, and glimmering schools of fish, a perfectly curated aquarium is an awe-inspiring art form. But the best aquarium pets that aren’t fish prove that our finned ...

7. Freshwater aquarium - Wikipedia

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   In the case of a low tech aquarium, a layer of potting soil or root tabs is commonly put under the substrate to provide nutrients for the plants. [6] A biotope aquarium is an aquarium that is designed to simulate a natural habitat, with the fish, plants, and furnishings all representative of a particular place in nature. [5]