Growing Herbs in a fish tank might sound challenging, but this project is a lot easier than you would think! Growing herbs in your fish tank can be done by fish owners of all skill levels and with minimal tools. Growing Herbs in your fish tank has many benefits- for yourself and fish!
Not only do you get a consistent flow of fresh herbs to add flavor to your meals, but the benefits for the fish are pretty amazing. Live plants in your fish tank help to make the water healthier and more enjoyable for your fish by producing oxygen for your fish. Plants also absorb carbon dioxide and ammonia, which is produced by fish. It is just as important for fish to be around live plants as it is for humans! Fish also enjoy having places to hide in their tank, and the roots of your herbs will be the perfect place for them to do just that.
How to Grow Herbs in Fish Tanks
The first thing you need to grow herbs in your fish tank is to decide which herb you want to grow. If you want to grow basil, you will need to have a basil plant. It is necessary that you have a plant because having just the leaves will not work. You can find growing kits for herbs at amazon: Indoor herb starter kit. Or many neighborhood grocery stores sell herbs in plant form as well.
Once you have a plant, you will take clippings of the plant. You need to ensure that there is a base of a few inches without any leaves to ensure healthy rooting.
Herb growing fish tank
Once the clippings are made, you will add them to a container of Distilled or freshwater. Containers most commonly used are cups, bowls, and bottles. DO NOT USE TAP WATER. You can get distilled water from grocery stores or just go to a nearby creek to collect some freshwater. Set the clipping in water, making sure the leaves are out of the water. Then, wait for the roots to start forming at the bottom of the herb clipping. Rooting will take anywhere from 1-3 weeks, depending on the herbs you are using.
Eco fish tank that grows herbs
Once the roots form, you can place the plant into your eco fish tank! When adding your herbs to the fish tank, make sure the leaves are not submerged in the water when placing them in. This is done in a variety of ways, depending on fish tanks. Some people can cut out holes at the top of their tank where they can place the plant in, and the leaves will be held out of the water. Since each fish tank is unique, this step is your chance to express your creativity when securing the plant in your tank.
Once the herbs are in the fish tank, they will continuously grow leaves, so get ready to incorporate them into yummy recipes of your choosing!
