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Most fresh water aquariums can be set up with live plants and whenever possible, it is recommended to do so. The vast selection of plants suitable for aquariums is constantly growing along with affordable, effective, support equipment, providing the aquarist with choices for almost any set-up. Some of the benefits of live plants are that they:
- Supplement filtration - they absorb ammonium, nitrates, and phosphates, and even assimilate other undesirable substances from aquarium water.
- Produce oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide when the aquarium is illuminated.
- Provide natural shelter for fish, thereby reducing stress and supporting natural behavior. Plants also provide hiding places for baby fish and for species that are being harassed by other inhabitants.
- Provide the main decoration feature of aquariums and supply a dynamic element to the aquarium as they grow.
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