Plants provide a familiar, more natural environment for your fish. You should avoid harvesting plants from ponds or streams for your aquarium because of the possibility of introducing harmful bacteria, insects or diseases to your underwater environment. Taking plants from the natural environment may also be illegal in your locality.

Amazon Sword	Banana Plant	Fil Myro	Fountian Plant
Hornwart	Lloydiella	Nacharis	Palm

Plants need natural or artificial lighting to grow properly and thrive; Since natural lighting is difficult to control, artificial lighting is commonly used with planted aquariums; With artificial lighting fixtures that are available at your local pet store, you will be able to control the quality, intensity and duration of the lighting.