{"id":4897,"date":"2023-02-20T11:14:59","date_gmt":"2023-02-20T11:14:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/?p=4897"},"modified":"2023-12-31T08:17:58","modified_gmt":"2023-12-31T08:17:58","slug":"pothos-in-aquarium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/pothos-in-aquarium\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Benefits Of Using Pothos In Aquariums &#8211; Care Guide &amp; More"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/041-pothos-in-aquarium-top-image-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Pothos in aquarium\" class=\"wp-image-4917\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/041-pothos-in-aquarium-top-image-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/041-pothos-in-aquarium-top-image-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/041-pothos-in-aquarium-top-image-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/041-pothos-in-aquarium-top-image.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ht-block-toc is-style-rounded htoc htoc--position-wide toc-list-style-bulleted\" data-htoc-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"htoc__title\"><span class=\"ht_toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/span><span class=\"htoc__toggle\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"><g fill=\"#444\"><path d=\"M15 7H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15 1H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1zM15 13H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><\/span><div class=\"htoc__itemswrap\"><ul class=\"ht_toc_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-what-is-pothos\">What Is Pothos?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-can-pothos-plants-live-in-water\">Can Pothos Plants Live In Water?<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-can-pothos-be-fully-submerged\">Can Pothos Be Fully Submerged?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-is-pothos-safe-for-aquariums\">Is Pothos Safe For Aquariums?<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-is-pothos-toxic-to-aquarium-fish\">Is Pothos Toxic To Aquarium Fish?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-is-pothos-poisonous-to-turtles\">Is Pothos Poisonous To Turtles?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-benefits-of-pothos-in-aquarium\">Benefits Of Pothos In Aquarium<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-boosts-filtration\">1. Boosts Filtration<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-algae-control\">2. Algae Control<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-water-aeration\">3. Water Aeration<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-provides-hiding-places\">4. Provides Hiding Places<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-replicates-natural-habitat\">5. Replicates Natural Habitat<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-looks-good\">6. Looks Good<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-inexpensive\">7. Inexpensive<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-how-to-use-pothos-in-aquarium\">How To Use Pothos In Aquarium<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-1-buy-a-ready-potted-plant\">1. Buy A Ready Potted Plant<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-2-take-a-cutting-and-propagate-it\">2. Take A Cutting And Propagate It<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-how-to-hang-pothos-in-aquarium\">How To Hang Pothos In Aquarium<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-how-do-you-plant-a-pothos-in-an-aquarium\">How Do You Plant A Pothos In An Aquarium<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-pothos-in-aquarium-filter\">Pothos In Aquarium Filter<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-best-conditions-for-pothos-in-an-aquarium\">Best Conditions For Pothos In An Aquarium<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-temperature\">Temperature<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-light\">Light<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-water-nutrients\">Water Nutrients<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-fertilizer\">Fertilizer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-common-problems-amp-solutions-for-pothos-in-a-fish-tank\">Common Problems &amp; Solutions For Pothos In A Fish Tank<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-pothos-in-aquarium-turning-yellow\">Pothos In Aquarium Turning Yellow<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-pothos-destroyed-my-aquarium\">Pothos Destroyed My Aquarium<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-closing-thoughts-on-pothos-in-aquarium\">Closing Thoughts On Pothos In Aquarium<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-what-is-pothos\">What Is Pothos?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/041-pothos-in-aquarium-pothos-plant-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Pothos \/ Epipremnum aureum\" class=\"wp-image-4919\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/041-pothos-in-aquarium-pothos-plant-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/041-pothos-in-aquarium-pothos-plant-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/041-pothos-in-aquarium-pothos-plant-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/041-pothos-in-aquarium-pothos-plant.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pothos \/ <em>Epipremnum aureum<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Name \/ Scientific Name:<\/strong> Pothos \/ <em>Epipremnum aureum<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Size:<\/strong> Up to 40 feet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Temperature:<\/strong> 70\u00b0-80\u00b0F \/ 21\u00b0-26\u00b0C<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>pH:<\/strong> 6.1-6.8<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Light Requirement:<\/strong> Low<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Toxicity:<\/strong> Not toxic to fish \/ Mildly toxic to turtles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Note:<\/strong> Pothos is toxic to dogs and cats, so make sure it&#8217;s out of reach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Pothos (<em>Epipremnum aureum<\/em>), also known as Devil&#8217;s ivy, is a highly durable houseplant that can grow vines up to 40 feet in length. It&#8217;s super hardy, low maintenance, and doesn\u2019t need a lot of light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using pothos in aquariums is a great way to reduce harmful toxins from your tank water so you&#8217;ll spend less time performing<a href=\"https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/how-to-clean-a-fish-tank\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1435\"> water changes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a great choice for high waste-producing fish like <a href=\"https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/small-goldfish-types\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4570\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1436\">goldfish<\/a> and cichlids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-can-pothos-plants-live-in-water\">Can Pothos Plants Live In Water?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, pothos can live in water. It will thrive in a freshwater aquarium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-global-color-9-background-color has-background\"><strong>If you have a saltwater aquarium, pothos isn&#8217;t a viable option for you. The salt in the water will dehydrate and kill the plant.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-can-pothos-be-fully-submerged\">Can Pothos Be Fully Submerged?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No, it can&#8217;t. Although it&#8217;s a hardy plant, only the roots should be submerged in water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to keep the leaves out of the water or they will start to decay and release toxins into your tank water and screw up your <a href=\"https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/aquarium-nitrogen-cycle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1437\">nitrogen cycle<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-is-pothos-safe-for-aquariums\">Is Pothos Safe For Aquariums?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>That depends if you have fish or a turtle in your aquarium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-is-pothos-toxic-to-aquarium-fish\">Is Pothos Toxic To Aquarium Fish?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve never heard any reports of pothos being toxic to fish, nor have I ever lost a fish due to having a pothos plant in the tank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it is toxic to other household pets like cats and dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-is-pothos-poisonous-to-turtles\">Is Pothos Poisonous To Turtles?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The terms &#8216;poisonous&#8217; and &#8216;toxic&#8217; are often thought of as being fatal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are actually varying degrees of toxicity from mild skin irritation to death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ingesting pothos may cause your turtle burning, pain, and\/or swelling due to it containing oxalates, but it certainly won&#8217;t be fatal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many other better options for a turtle tank that I have listed in my<a href=\"https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/best-plants-for-turtle-tank\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1438\"> best plants for turtle tank<\/a> post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gardening Know How has an in-depth list of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardeningknowhow.com\/plant-problems\/environmental\/plants-toxic-to-turtles.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1439\"> Plants Toxic To Turtles<\/a> on their website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of California also has a list of<a href=\"https:\/\/ucanr.edu\/sites\/poisonous_safe_plants\/Toxic_Plants_by_Scientific_Name_685\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1440\"> toxic plants<\/a> which gives each plant&#8217;s toxicity level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-benefits-of-pothos-in-aquarium\">Benefits Of Pothos In Aquarium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Credit-photo-to-AnonyManx-CC-BY-SA-4.0-httpscreativecommons.orglicensesby-sa4.0-via-Wikimedia-Commons-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Benefits Of Pothos In An Aquarium\" class=\"wp-image-5123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Credit-photo-to-AnonyManx-CC-BY-SA-4.0-httpscreativecommons.orglicensesby-sa4.0-via-Wikimedia-Commons-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Credit-photo-to-AnonyManx-CC-BY-SA-4.0-httpscreativecommons.orglicensesby-sa4.0-via-Wikimedia-Commons-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Credit-photo-to-AnonyManx-CC-BY-SA-4.0-httpscreativecommons.orglicensesby-sa4.0-via-Wikimedia-Commons-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Credit-photo-to-AnonyManx-CC-BY-SA-4.0-httpscreativecommons.orglicensesby-sa4.0-via-Wikimedia-Commons.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pothos Plant In An Aquarium &#8211; Photo Courtesy Of <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Pothos_in_aquarium.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1441\">AnonyManx<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1442\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a>, via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Pothos benefits your fish tank in several ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-boosts-filtration\">1. Boosts Filtration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pothos does a great job of boosting your tank&#8217;s filtration by removing harmful toxins like ammonia and nitrate from the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-algae-control\">2. Algae Control<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Low nitrate levels = no algae growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do have algae growth in your tank, pothos is a great option for combating it as the plant absorbs the nutrients from the water that algae thrive on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You could also add some<a href=\"https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/freshwater-algae-eaters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1443\"> algae eating fish<\/a>, as long as your tank&#8217;s nitrogen cycle can handle the extra bio load.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-water-aeration\">3. Water Aeration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pothos also absorbs carbon dioxide from the water and releases fresh oxygen back into it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oxygenated water = happy fish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A possible sign of low oxygen levels in your tank water is <a href=\"https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/fish-laying-on-bottom-of-tank\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1444\">fish laying at the bottom of the tank<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-provides-hiding-places\">4. Provides Hiding Places<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though most fish are sociable, they still need some time out from each other too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A pothos plant&#8217;s root system will provide places for fish to go and chill out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also breaks up the line of sight which will cut down on potential tank mate aggression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-replicates-natural-habitat\">5. Replicates Natural Habitat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way of keeping an aquatic pet happy is to replicate its natural wild environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding plants to your tank will do just that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-looks-good\">6. Looks Good<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I have a preference for planted tanks as they&#8217;re aesthetically pleasing and take less cleaning, which is always a bonus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you&#8217;ll be keeping the pothos plant&#8217;s long leafy vines out of the water, you can leave them to drape naturally or make a feature out of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-inexpensive\">7. Inexpensive<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, a pothos plant isn&#8217;t going to break the bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-how-to-use-pothos-in-aquarium\">How To Use Pothos In Aquarium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ve 2 choices when it comes to using pothos in your aquarium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-1-buy-a-ready-potted-plant\">1. Buy A Ready Potted Plant<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Costa-Farms-Golden-Pothos-Devils\/dp\/B07TTJNM89?tag=aquaristgeek-20&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_il\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1445\" data-lasso-name=\"Costa Farms Golden Pothos Live Plant, Easy Care Indoor House Plant in Grower&#039;s Pot, Potting Soil, Great for Outdoor Hanging Planter or Basket, Housewarming Gift, Desk Decor, Room Decor, 10-Inches...\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41UI1LICYoL._SL250_.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Without a doubt, my preferred option for using pothos in an aquarium is buying a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Costa-Farms-Golden-Pothos-Devils\/dp\/B07TTJNM89?tag=aquaristgeek-20&#038;ref_=ast_sto_dp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1446\" data-lasso-name=\"Costa Farms Golden Pothos Live Plant, Easy Care Indoor House Plant in Grower&#039;s Pot, Potting Soil, Great for Outdoor Hanging Planter or Basket, Housewarming Gift, Desk Decor, Room Decor, 10-Inches...\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Costa-Farms-Golden-Pothos-Devils\/dp\/B07TTJNM89?tag=aquaristgeek-20&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1447\" data-lasso-name=\"Costa Farms Golden Pothos Live Plant, Easy Care Indoor House Plant in Grower&#039;s Pot, Potting Soil, Great for Outdoor Hanging Planter or Basket, Housewarming Gift, Desk Decor, Room Decor, 10-Inches...\">ready-potted plant<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll actually be getting several smaller plants in a single pot that are ready to add to your tank because the root systems will already be well established.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All you have to do is remove the plastic pot, thoroughly rinse the dirt off the roots, and carefully separate each individual plant and its root system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-global-color-9-background-color has-background\"><strong>Make sure you rinse every last speck of dirt off the plant roots so you don&#8217;t risk introducing anything that will screw up your water chemistry.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oh, just one more thing, (yeah, I&#8217;m a Columbo fan!) if you have a garden hose, do this outside in your yard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s quite a messy job, and let&#8217;s just say my wife <em>wasn&#8217;t<\/em> amused when I get mud all over our kitchen!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-2-take-a-cutting-and-propagate-it\">2. Take A Cutting And Propagate It<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/041-pothos-in-aquarium-propagate-it-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Pothos Propagating In A Jar Of Water\" class=\"wp-image-4926\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/041-pothos-in-aquarium-propagate-it-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/041-pothos-in-aquarium-propagate-it-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/041-pothos-in-aquarium-propagate-it-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/041-pothos-in-aquarium-propagate-it.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pothos Propagating In A Jar Of Water<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This is a slower method of using pothos, but it will still work and is very simple to do, even if you&#8217;re not green-fingered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can take a cutting of a pothos vine, put it in your HOB filter or some other container of water, and wait for it to start growing roots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;re looking at over a week for this to begin, which is why I prefer the ready-potted plant method, I&#8217;m not very patient!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-global-color-9-background-color has-background\"><strong>Do not be tempted to add any fresh cuttings of pothos to your fish tank until it&#8217;s started sprouting roots. A freshly cut vine will release toxins into the water that are harmful to your fish.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-how-to-hang-pothos-in-aquarium\">How To Hang Pothos In Aquarium<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I find it best to use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/AQUANEAT-Suction-Aquarium-Decoration-Shrimp\/dp\/B0BBQTXPGB?crid=2DSGLNX7XJLRF&amp;keywords=small%2Bsuction%2Bcups&amp;qid=1680449340&amp;sprefix=small%2Bsuction%2Bcup%2Caps%2C174&amp;sr=8-3-spons&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzQTlPVldPVTdLQVpCJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDc0Nzg5TFQ5MDc1S01XVEtOJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAxNzg0MzIxNzBXRklTSTA2VlI3JndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=aquaristgeek-20&amp;linkId=73a4775388a7040c2f40d4906e3452b6&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1448\">suction cups<\/a> to hang pothos in my aquariums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can either keep the roots trimmed, or you can let them grow and plant them into the substrate once they\u2019re long enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-how-do-you-plant-a-pothos-in-an-aquarium\">How Do You Plant A Pothos In An Aquarium<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your pothos roots are long enough to reach the bottom of the tank, you can attach them to a rock, driftwood, or any other decor item at the bottom of your tank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I recommend using an aquarium-safe adhesive such as<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Seachem-67131160-Flourish-Glue\/dp\/B00NG4WO60?tag=aquaristgeek-20&#038;ref_=ast_sto_dp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1449\" data-lasso-name=\"Seachem Flourish Glue\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Seachem-67131160-Flourish-Glue\/dp\/B00NG4WO60?tag=aquaristgeek-20&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1450\" data-lasso-name=\"Seachem Flourish Glue\">Seachem Flourish Glue<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Seachem-67131160-Flourish-Glue\/dp\/B00NG4WO60?tag=aquaristgeek-20&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_il\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1451\" data-lasso-name=\"Seachem Flourish Glue\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41SPTcULesL._SL250_.jpg\" alt=\"Seachem Flourish Glue\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Burying the rock into the substrate slightly should ensure the roots will expand into the substrate themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-pothos-in-aquarium-filter\">Pothos In Aquarium Filter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This a great option if you have plant-destroying fish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Put pothos in the filter media compartment of a HOB filter so the roots don&#8217;t grow into the motor unit and jam it up.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/041-pothos-in-aquarium-hob-filter-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"How to use pothos in aquarium filter\" class=\"wp-image-4927\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/041-pothos-in-aquarium-hob-filter-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/041-pothos-in-aquarium-hob-filter-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/041-pothos-in-aquarium-hob-filter-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/041-pothos-in-aquarium-hob-filter.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-best-conditions-for-pothos-in-an-aquarium\">Best Conditions For Pothos In An Aquarium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To keep your pothos thriving in your aquarium, you should be aiming for the following.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-temperature\">Temperature<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The ideal water temperature for pothos is 70\u00b0-80\u00b0F \/ 21\u00b0-26\u00b0C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-light\">Light<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to place pothos in a tank that is in a well-lit area that doesn&#8217;t get direct sunlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use aquarium lights of course, but make sure they are full spectrum lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-water-nutrients\">Water Nutrients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your aquarium needs to produce a lot of nitrates as this is the primary nutrient, as well as ammonia, that pothos feeds on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If not, you can always add some liquid fertilizer to your tank water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-fertilizer\">Fertilizer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need to add liquid fertilizer to keep your pothos growing, I highly recommend<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Seachem-116062305-Flourish-Nitrogen-500ml\/dp\/B001EUG7F2?tag=aquaristgeek-20&#038;ref_=ast_sto_dp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1452\" data-lasso-name=\"Seachem Flourish Nitrogen 500ml\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Seachem-116062305-Flourish-Nitrogen-500ml\/dp\/B001EUG7F2?tag=aquaristgeek-20&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl&#038;s=pet-supplies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1453\" data-lasso-name=\"Seachem Flourish Nitrogen 500ml\">Seachem Flourish Nitrogen<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Seachem-116062305-Flourish-Nitrogen-500ml\/dp\/B001EUG7F2?tag=aquaristgeek-20&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_il&#038;s=pet-supplies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1454\" data-lasso-name=\"Seachem Flourish Nitrogen 500ml\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41On+dLPhsL._SL250_.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Seachem Flourish Nitrogen is formulated to be a safe way of adding ammonia and nitrate to your aquarium for plants to feed on without harming your fish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-common-problems-amp-solutions-for-pothos-in-a-fish-tank\">Common Problems &amp; Solutions For Pothos In A Fish Tank<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve heard about a couple of problems with using pothos aquariums, but they can be easily resolved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-pothos-in-aquarium-turning-yellow\">Pothos In Aquarium Turning Yellow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pothos turning yellow in an aquarium is down to either too much direct light or not getting enough nutrients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If it&#8217;s too much light you&#8217;ll need to block the amount of light coming in somehow or move your aquarium to another location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If it&#8217;s not enough nutrients, try adding some Seachem Flourish Nitrogen to your tank water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-pothos-destroyed-my-aquarium\">Pothos Destroyed My Aquarium<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I know a few people who have added pothos to an established planted tank and all of a sudden the other plants started to die off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That happened because the pothos had removed nutrients from the water that the other plants needed to feed on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like you can have too many fish in a tank and screw up the nitrogen cycle, you can have too many plants that absorb more nutrients than your water provides them with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve already got an established planted tank and you add pothos to it, you need to add liquid fertilizer to your tank to keep all of your plants well nourished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-closing-thoughts-on-pothos-in-aquarium\">Closing Thoughts On Pothos In Aquarium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So there you go, everything you needed to know about using pothos in aquariums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To quickly recap, it&#8217;s an inexpensive and low-maintenance way of boosting your fish tank filtration, keeping algae under control, aerating your tank water, replicating fish&#8217;s natural environment, and is aesthetically pleasing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the<a href=\"https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/aquascaping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1455\"> aquascaping<\/a> section for more guides on making your aquarium look its best.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can I put pothos in my fish tank? 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