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For years I have grown Pothos and Monstera hanging off the back or sides of my aquarium. I have never had anything but healthy fish.
I am currently planning an aquarium with more immersed plants. While doing some research I am discovering that most of my choices, including Monstera are toxic. I am curious, how this would affect fish. I do have a lot of fish and shrimp that will peck at plants all day.
I am curious if people know of any plants that are safe for fish. The monstera and pothos were usually only partial submerged into the water. However with this build I was hoping to have some plants that are growing more in the aquarium with the leaves above the surface.
For example I have an Alocasia, that I though About growing from a pot with the leaves far above the water. However the stems would be in the water. Or even a monstera that is rooted in a pot in the back of the tank.
My thoughts are that this would be ok, based of the fact I have used monstera for years with no issues. But I wanted to hear peoples thoughts on this, or alternative plants that are know to be safe. Particularly I am looking for plants that will grow tall, rather than viney plants.
I am currently planning an aquarium with more immersed plants. While doing some research I am discovering that most of my choices, including Monstera are toxic. I am curious, how this would affect fish. I do have a lot of fish and shrimp that will peck at plants all day.
I am curious if people know of any plants that are safe for fish. The monstera and pothos were usually only partial submerged into the water. However with this build I was hoping to have some plants that are growing more in the aquarium with the leaves above the surface.
For example I have an Alocasia, that I though About growing from a pot with the leaves far above the water. However the stems would be in the water. Or even a monstera that is rooted in a pot in the back of the tank.
My thoughts are that this would be ok, based of the fact I have used monstera for years with no issues. But I wanted to hear peoples thoughts on this, or alternative plants that are know to be safe. Particularly I am looking for plants that will grow tall, rather than viney plants.