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2. Elodea - Wikipedia

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   Elodea is a genus of eight species of aquatic plants often called the waterweeds described as a genus in 1803. Classified in the frog's-bit family (Hydrocharitaceae), Elodea is native to the Americas [1] and is also widely used as aquarium vegetation and laboratory demonstrations of cellular activities.

3. 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.

4. Ammonia poisoning - Wikipedia

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   A build-up of ammonia in the fish tank leads to ammonia poisoning. Species of ammonia-oxidizing bacteria (AOB) can break down the ammonia and convert it to other, less toxic, nitrogen products. Two examples of AOB are Nitrosospira and Nitrosomonas. [2] The amount of ammonia present is usually accompanied by a rise in pH. As ammonia is a base ...

5. Recirculating aquaculture system - Wikipedia

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   Water is pumped through the filter, and ammonia is utilized by the bacteria for energy. Nitrate is less toxic than ammonia (>100 mg/L), and can be removed by a denitrifying biofilter or by water replacement. Stable environmental conditions and regular maintenance are required to ensure the biofilter is operating efficiently. [citation needed]

6. Aponogeton ulvaceus - Wikipedia

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   Aponogeton ulvaceus is a submerged aquatic plant in the Aponogetonaceae family. [2] It has a small cone shaped, slightly hairy rhizome about 30 mm (1 + 1 ⁄ 4 in) in diameter. The leaf blades have a base that tapers gradually, pale green in colour (reddish under intense light), over 50 cm (20 in) long and 8 cm (3 in) broad, with a wavy margin on petioles of an equal length, and in appearance ...

7. List of marine aquarium plant species - Wikipedia

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   A planted reef aquarium filled with Bladed sand moss (Caulerpa prolifera) A seagrass aquarium housing several seagrass meadow inhabitants. Aquatic plants are used to give the aquarium a natural appearance, oxygenate the water, and provide habitat for fish, especially fry (babies) and for invertebrates. Some aquarium fish and invertebrates also ...