In a Botanical Method, Blackwater, or Biotope Aquarium, floating plants are especially valuable. Their roots create natural foraging grounds for microfauna, harbor biofilms, and add vertical habitat to the water column. Fish such as Betta fish, Tetras, Dwarf Cichlids, and Corydoras thrive in aquariums with floating plants, finding both cover and supplemental nutrition among the root tangles and softened light.
By absorbing excess nutrients, floating plants help stabilize water chemistry while reducing the fuel that algae rely on. Their broad leaves diffuse light into gentle, dappled patterns, creating shaded zones where fish feel secure and calm.
