"I'd like to be under the sea in an octopus' garden in the shade..." Now that I've planted that little earworm for you, let's talk about the different types of plants for aquariums. Sure, there are those who will say that "artificial plants are just as good as real plants and they're easier to care for." But the fact of the matter is that real plants are far superior to artificial, both in aesthetics and for aquarium health.

There is tons of information online about the different types of aquarium plants, and I definitely recommend checking it out since (just like the different fish types) there are some that will work better for your aquarium than others. (For example, I don't keep Amazon Sword in my aquarium because it a little harder to take care of than I like and it grows too fast for my taste.) Once you've decided what type of aquarium plants you want, here's what you should do:
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