They provide a place for the fish to hide and feel secure. You can choose between artificial plants or live plants. Plastic plants are easy to care for, they do not need any special water conditions, and are available in a variety of colors and styles. Live plants can help make a beautiful, natural aquarium. Live plants also can improve the water chemistry as they absorb nitrates and carbon dioxide.
Live plants require the proper lighting to thrive.
You should be careful using live plants with certain plant eating species of fish who might view the plants as their dinner. Ornaments Ornaments are fun ways to personalize an aquarium, while also providing a place for your fish to hide. Action ornaments attach to an air pump which makes them move. When decorating your aquarium, avoid expensive fish loss and use only objects that are packaged as safe for aquariums. Rocks, stones, shells, metal objects or driftwood found outside the home may release toxic chemicals and dirt into the water.