Water

The first consideration would of course be the water in which the plants will grow. The
kind of water you that you have and the temperature in you aquarium all play an
important part in your plant life. Most aquarium plants found in marshes do well in
warmer temperature, and 75 degrees Fahrenheit is usually the ideal temperature for most
tropical plants. It is seen that plants flourish even better if the heat generated is from the
bottom so that their roots get enough heat. This can be achieved by placing a submersible
heater right at the bottom of the aquarium where the water meets gravel. Another way to
keep your plant life healthy is by leaving their roots undisturbed. When you are cleaning
your aquarium or changing water, care must be therefore be taken that the roots do not
get disturbed. The reverse is true in case of the leaves. Plants seem to do well when their
leaves move more. Therefore, regularly aerating your water using bubblers is a good idea.
Just like fish, plants also need fresh supplies of water frequently. This is one more reason
for making frequent water changes, but keep in mind that you should only change small
parts of the water at a time.