Question: plastic/real plants

[superfin]

hiya i hav recentley(3 weeks ago) bought 4 chinease fire belies and i got some plastic plants for them but i read that plastic plants are only good for robust spieseis are the plants ok for the newts? thank you in advance for any helpful comments:happy:


chris

 

[Nathan050793]

Plastic plants are fine. If you are going for a more realistic look, silk plants may be better though. The debate over plastic or live is really up to personal preference.

 

[ShauNewt]

Personally I prefer live plants as they grow and can cover as much of the tank as you like for your newts to sit on, and you can cut them when they get too big, but plastic plants are fine and will never die.

 

[superfin]

ok ty so much for the help im gona put the palstics in.Ty every1!:wacko:

 

[ShauNewt]

You're welcome!

 

[mantighoul]

First of all, I have to say this is all up to you and what you are capable of taking care of. Live plants are great, but remember some have light, ph, temperature, and other requirements to thrive. Also, please do not just buy plants at the aquarium store, research first. Most plants sold in the stores are not totally aquatic and will not thrive, die, and pollute up your tank. If you stay on top of things, plants are wonderful! I would suggest Vallisneria and some aquatic mosses, tied to ornaments for a lovely affect. If you want more information on plants i suggest this link http://www.plantedtank.net/ for they have a great little aquatic plant database. Know what you are buying and plan out your aquascape before you buy your live plants.

Goodluck, and if you chose live plants, it is worth it 100%

 

[Lasher]

The debate over plastic or live is really up to personal preference.

I disagree, live plants will improve the health and stability of your tanks - they have a function in a micro ecosystem other than to look pretty.

 

[Nathan050793]

I disagree, live plants will improve the health and stability of your tanks - they have a function in a micro ecosystem other than to look pretty.

True. I didn't mean that it was debatable as to which is better, I meant that it is up to personal preference as to which you put in the tank.