Reasons for growing water lilies in the aquarium
When growing in an aquarium, in contrast to a garden pond, the question of which species does not arise hardy are or not. After all, temperatures of around 20 to 24 degrees Celsius prevail in the aquarium all year round, which is precisely what makes it more tropical Species of water lilies are ideal. In addition, there is a constant input of nutrients into the aquarium water due to the fish that are usually also present in the aquarium. These in turn can serve as a basis for the growth of the water lily plants used.
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Suitable varieties of the water lily for growing in an aquarium
If water lilies are to be cultivated in the house, then in contrast to the outdoor area, cultivation in a water-filled one bucket not very promising. This is because, without extensive lighting measures, there is usually far too little light to make the water lily bloom in the room. In the aquarium, on the other hand, the conditions are completely different, as full light irradiation is usually provided for up to 16 hours a day. Therefore, small water lily species from tropical regions can also be cultivated in the aquarium:
- Nymphaea glandulifera (green dwarf water lily)
- Nymphaea pigmaea alba (white dwarf water lily)
- Nymphaea pigmaea rubra (red dwarf water lily)
- Nymphaea pimaea ´Helvola´ (yellow dwarf water lily)
- Nymphaea lotus (red flowering)
Proper care of the dwarf water lily in the aquarium
The purchased tubers of the dwarf water lilies should usually not be completely buried in the gravel bottom of the aquarium, but should protrude clearly from the substrate. Stones or wood roots can be used to fix it in one place. The rule of thumb is that the water lilies in the aquarium automatically develop more underwater leaves and fewer floating leaves when the lighting is relatively strong. Conversely, weak lighting leads to increased formation of floating leaves. You should remove floating leaves regularly to prevent excessive shading for the aquarium. While water lilies in the garden pond should usually grow lush, a particularly compact growth may be desired in the aquarium. You can force this by planting the water lily in the aquarium in as narrow a pot as possible.
Tips
When buying a dwarf water lily, pay close attention to the respective care instructions. Some varieties do not tolerate temperatures above 21 or 22 degrees Celsius. Apparently small temperature differences can make a huge difference in the cultivation of water lilies in the aquarium.
