pothos in fish tank

It's time to get a pothos plant for your aquarium! While pothos won't mechanically filter out particles from your tank water, they're great at reducing nitrate levels (and algae growth) so that you don't have to do as many water changes to keep your fish happy and healthy.

1. Is pothos safe for aquariums?
2. Is pothos poisonous to fish?
3. Will pothos kill aquarium plants?
4. Can pothos grow fully submerged?
5. Can plants kill my fish?

Is pothos safe for aquariums?

Although pothos plants are toxic, you can use it safely in your aquarium. There are few things to consider, though. You shouldn't place the cuttings of the pothos plant directly into your tank. First, you should root the cuttings in water, in a separate container.

Is pothos poisonous to fish?

Pothos are not poisonous to fish. Many people use them in terrariums with partial water, which fish inhabit.

Will pothos kill aquarium plants?

Pothos may get rid of nitrate, but may throw off your phosphate ratio too. So adding pothos and other open air plants will make nitrate appear to stay the same, but aquatic plants will look weak and yellow.

Can pothos grow fully submerged?

Pothos is a type of ivy. It won't work if totally submerged. The leaves can't take nutrient from the water like true aquatic plants.

Can plants kill my fish?

Rotted plant material can decay in your aquarium and build up ammonia in your tank. As ammonia builds up, the ammonia turns into nitrite. Nitrite, in high levels, is toxic to your fish. When a plant is healthy and well taken care of, it absorbs and neutralizes ammonia to keep your tank water healthy for your fish.