{"id":719,"date":"2022-08-06T12:37:50","date_gmt":"2022-08-06T12:37:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plantdegree.com\/?p=719"},"modified":"2022-08-07T03:58:20","modified_gmt":"2022-08-07T03:58:20","slug":"can-spider-plants-go-in-a-fish-tank","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plantdegree.com\/can-spider-plants-go-in-a-fish-tank\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Spider Plants Go in a Fish Tank? (Answered)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

People grow plants in many ways. One of them is using the aquaponics system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They raise fish and grow plants in the same medium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But can spider plants go in a fish tank?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spider plants do not grow well in fish tanks.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

But you can grow spider plants in a fish tank in a certain way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading to discover how to treat spider plants<\/a> in a fish tank and what you shouldn’t do about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s dive right in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Can Spider Plants Be Submerged in Water?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

No, spider plants can not be submerged in water. However, you can only lower the spider plant’s roots into the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s the appropriate way to raise fish and grow your spider plants in the tank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you grow them in the fish tanks, be sure to dip only the tips of their roots in water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spider plant roots can grow well if exposed to water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Only keep the leaves and other parts off the water to expose them to air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They will thrive as long as they get enough bright, indirect sunlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, let your spider plants grow and develop on the water’s surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soaking and planting the entire spider plant in water will cause it to rot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The leaves wither, and the stem rots. And they will eventually die.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also read:<\/strong> Can A Spider Plant Live in Just Water? (Revealed)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do You Plant a Spider Plant in a Fish Tank?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Plant spider plants with only the roots exposed to water in the fish tank.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spider plants are easy to care<\/a> for and maintain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They are terrestrial plants and usually live around the edges of ponds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They can live in a high-moisture environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, it’s no wonder these plants can also grow in water media like fish tanks and aquariums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But, it would be best never to immerse spider plants in water entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to keep a spider plant in a fish tank, then only the tips of the roots are in the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like many plants, spider plant<\/a> roots grow faster with water media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One good thing about growing them in the fish tank is the fish poop.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

They provide nutrients<\/a> to the plants since the poops are rich in nitrate and phosphate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plants need phosphate to promote root growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, phosphate also increases the absorption of other nutrients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And nitrate<\/a> is good for plant growth and development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You also need to schedule a water change within 5-7 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The rule of thumb to replace the water is when you spot a color change in the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The color change signals the water is running out of oxygen and needs to be replaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, if you spot any color change, immediately replace it with fresh water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can You Put a Spider Plant in a Betta Tank?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Yes, you can put a spider plant in a Betta tank.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, spider plants cannot survive<\/a> long in the water.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So be sure that only the spider plant’s root tips are in the water.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another thing to consider is that the leaves and crown should stay out of the water to keep them fresh and healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Growing spider plants in a betta tank is not for beginners because it\u2019s tricky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s not because spider plants are harmful to the fish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t worry. Spider plants are not harmful to the betta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Only their potting mix will pollute the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Polluted water will endanger the betta fish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So do not put too many spider plants in one betta tank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another crucial thing to remember is that spider plants cannot be completely immersed in water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They are not aquatic plants. These plants are not native plants that live underwater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spider plants only like their root tips<\/a> to be in the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their leaves and stems will rot in water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Can Spider Plants Get Into Fish Tanks?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

No, spider plants cannot get into fish tanks completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, these plants cannot be submerged entirely in water.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can only soak the roots in the fish tank water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The other parts of the plant must remain on the surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, how to plant a spider plant in a fish tank?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main concern is the same as mentioned before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be careful not to let the stem and leaves touch or dip in the fish tank water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What about putting a spider plant in a betta tank?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can put a spider plant in a betta tank. Be sure to leave only the root tips in the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do not put too many plants in the tank because the potting mix will pollute the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another precaution is always to keep an eye on the color of the water and schedule water changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure you change the water every 5-7 days when growing spider plants and raising betta fish in the same medium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Planting all parts of spider plants in the water will damage the plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Such a practice can endanger the life of the fish in the tank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you grow spider plants in fish tanks or betta tanks? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please, share your experience by commenting below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Until then, happy gardening!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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