y aquarium plants. It has large and broad leaves, making it suitable for planting in the middle or rear of an aquarium. The plant has moderate light requirements with a temperature range of 70-85°F and a pH between 6.5 to 7.5. Amazon Sword has a medium to high growth rate. It can do well in different types of substrates, especially loose gravel. You may have to trim it every now and then. It is ideal for community fish species.

Anubias Nana

If you want a tough plant that grows at a moderate rate, then Anubias Nana is the perfect fit for you out of all the easy aquarium plants. It is a short plant that doesn’t require as much care or maintenance. It will survive in tough conditions with low to moderate lighting. You can submerge it partially or fully. It is suitable for fishes that stay closer to the substrate. Anubias Nana needs a temperature of around 72-80°F and with water pH between 6.0 to 7.5. The plant will occasionally flower as well.

Pygmy/Narrow Leaf Chain Sword

Pygmy Chain Sword is one of the easy aquarium plants known for its hardiness. It is a small plant that grows dense like grass and has narrow, elongated leaves. Hence, it is suitable for planting in the foreground of the tank. The plant requires a sandy bed and moderate to high amounts of lighting to grow. It can withstand temperatures between 68 to 85°F and a pH range between 6.0 to 7.5. It doesn’t require as much attention and grows fast. You can use the plant to create a green bed in your aquarium.

Hornwort/Ceratophyllum

Hornwort is one of the toughest freshwater options among easy aquarium plants. It can grow in temperatures ranging from 59 to 85ۜ°F and with a ph level between 6.0 and 7.5. The plant requires minimum care, grows really fast, and is easy to propagate. Hornwort is a tall plant with multiple stems that sway with the water current and enhance the aesthetic appeal of your aquarium. It may grow up to the water surface and has short, needle leaves. It can be used in cold and tropical aquariums.

water circulation in large tanks. Its mount
features vibration absorbing technology to minimize shaking and noise. A
magnetic suction cup makes it easy to place the Evolution wavemaker in a tank. You
can use it with a timer or a wavemaker system. There are four different
variants of the Hydro Korali Evolution pump, each of which has a flow rate of
550-600gph, 750-850gph, 1050-1150gph, and 1400-1500gph respectively.

g. You must always choose those fish species that require similar environmental conditions for a single tank.

The room temperature and the target temperature will assist in determining the number by which your heater will have to raise the water temperature. If your room temperature is 70°F and your target temperature is 78°F, then the heater will have to raise the temperature by 8°F. If your room temperature is 60°F and your target temperature is 78°F, the heater will have to raise the water temperature by 18°F.

You will need a more powerful heater for colder environments as compared to rooms with a normal temperature. A 10-gallon tank may require a 50-watt heater in a normal room but a 75-watt heater when placed in a cold room. Ideally, you should increase the wattage of the heater by an additional 2.5 to 5 watts per gallon of water for every 9°F (5°C) temperature difference. A 10-gallon tank will do fine with a 50-watt heater if the water temperature has to be raised by 8-10°F but will need a 75-watt heater if it has to raised by 16-18°F.

Ideal Aquarium Heater Size Guide

If you are looking for the right heater for your aquarium, then the following aquarium heater size guide can assist you with the same.

Aquarium Capacity	Wattage Requirement
9°F (5°C)	18°F (10°C)	27°F (15°C)
5 Gallons	25 watt	50 watt	75 watt
10 Gallons	50 watt	75 watt	75 - 100 watt
20 Gallons	50 - 75 watt	75 - 100 watt	100 -150 watt
30 Gallons	75 watt	100 -150 watt	150 - 200 watt
50 Gallons	150 watt	200 watt	300 - 400 watt
75 Gallons	225 watt	250 - 300 watt	450 - 500 watt
100 Gallons	250 – 300 watt	350 - 450 watt	500 - 600 watt

It is recommended that you use a pair of heaters for aquariums with 50 gallons or higher capacities. For e.g, the table mentions 200 watts of heating capability for a 50-gallon aquarium whose temperature has to be raised by 18°F. You can use two 100-watt heaters for ensuring that the water heats evenly and the tank doesn’t have cold spots.

removed with regular cleaning. Algae also tend to grow on the sides of aquariums over time. You will have to clean your aquarium thoroughly for getting rid of them. It may involve moving the fish to a temporary container, emptying the aquarium, and scrapping its sides to remove the algae. Any decorative items should also be removed and cleaned properly by scrubbing them. Timely thorough cleaning will keep your tank clean and its inhabitants healthy.

Other Steps To Keep Your Fish Tank Clean

Here are a few other things that can help to keep your fish tank clean.

Don’t Overfeed The Fishes – Overfeeding the fishes can lead to accumulation of food in the water. It may change the appearance of the water and make it cloudy. You may also have to clean your aquarium more frequently. Ensure that you feed the fish only the adequate amount of food and at the right intervals.

Use Decorations and Ornaments Carefully – Introducing a new decoration such as a 3D background can also discolor the water in a fish tank. You must properly wash the decorative item or ornament before introducing it in a fish tank. Be mindful of overcrowding the aquarium with decorations. They may lower the amount of water an aquarium can hold. It will reduce the amount of living space available to plants and fishes and may induce stress in them. The reduced water level will overload the filtration system as well. Ensure that the decorations and ornaments are not overcrowding your fish tank.

hting, and slow-moving water will suit them.

Bumble Gobies

Bumble Gobies is another species for the hobbyists who want the best fish for a five-gallon tank. They are more suitable for saltwater tanks even though they can survive in freshwater. These fishes grow up to 1-1/2inch at max, and you can place a few of these in a 5-gallon aquarium. Bumble Gobies can be aggressive towards other fish species and should ideally be placed with their own species. They do well in tanks with a pH of 6.5-8.5 and temperatures from 71 to 84°F. The water must be regularly filtered while maintaining proper salinity levels for keeping Bumble Gobies.

Dwarf Puffer

Dwarf Puffer is a small-sized fish species for the people who want the best fish for a five-gallon tank. It is an energetic fish that grows up to 1-inch in length. These fishes tend to be aggressive and don’t do well with other fish species. You can place one or two dwarf puffers in a single five-gallon tank. Aquariums with a sand substrate are more suitable for them though they do fine in gravel also. They prefer a temperature of around 75-82°F with 7.0 water pH level. Adequate plants and decorations that provide hiding spots should be available to the Dwarf Puffer in the aquarium.