Pothos in tank

[joeyr188]

How should I go about adding pothos to my tank and I there a certain pothos that I can’t do in the tank? Also do they need light?

 

[Sgooosh]

most araceae with aerial roots should be able to at least root in the water, and if they reach the substrate most can thrive
pothos should have light or it will have small leaves
just add a calloused cutting to the tank

 

[Byron]

I cite the following. This is not something I would inflict on my fish.

Are pothos plants toxic? The short answer is yes, but let’s talk about why and to whom. Pothos plants are toxic to adults, children, and even pets. While they aren’t typically deadly, pothos plants have an insoluble calcium oxalate crystal within their leaves and stems. These crystals are like shards of glass that will literally rip, tear, and shred the skin. This includes places like the hands, paws, face, mouth, throat, and even digestive system. There have been a few cases, though very rare, where the irritation even causes swelling in the upper part of the airway. This can make it hard to breathe and might be cause for a hospital visit.​

 

[10 Tanks]

How should I go about adding pothos to my tank and I there a certain pothos that I can’t do in the tank? Also do they need light?

Hello joeyr. What's the purpose for the Pothos? If you're wanting to use the plant's root system to help remove the forms of nitrogen from the tank water, this plant isn't the best. Chinese Evergreen will do a much better job. In fact, this plant originated in your part of the country.

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[WhistlingBadger]

I cite the following. This is not something I would inflict on my fish.

Are pothos plants toxic? The short answer is yes, but let’s talk about why and to whom. Pothos plants are toxic to adults, children, and even pets. While they aren’t typically deadly, pothos plants have an insoluble calcium oxalate crystal within their leaves and stems. These crystals are like shards of glass that will literally rip, tear, and shred the skin. This includes places like the hands, paws, face, mouth, throat, and even digestive system. There have been a few cases, though very rare, where the irritation even causes swelling in the upper part of the airway. This can make it hard to breathe and might be cause for a hospital visit.​

I definitely wouldn't put it with any plant-eaters. For non-plant eaters, it would seem to be fine.

 

[GaryE]

I have used Pothos roots in tanks, with the leaves and stems above water, for many years. I would not submerge them, and I am careful to keep the roots in, but the stem junction point above water. With room lighting just as you'd need with them in pots, they do really well.

 

[WhistlingBadger]

Hello joeyr. What's the purpose for the Pothos? If you're wanting to use the plant's root system to help remove the forms of nitrogen from the tank water, this plant isn't the best. Chinese Evergreen will do a much better job. In fact, this plant originated in your part of the country.

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Looks like Chinese evergreen (Aglaonema modestum) has the same toxicity issue as pothos.

Chinese Evergreen

Chinese Evergreen Are Toxic To Pets. Chewing into this plant will release these crystals causing tissue penetration & irritation to the mouth & oral cavity.

www.petpoisonhelpline.com

 

[10 Tanks]

Looks like Chinese evergreen (Aglaonema modestum) has the same toxicity issue as pothos.

Chinese Evergreen

Chinese Evergreen Are Toxic To Pets. Chewing into this plant will release these crystals causing tissue penetration & irritation to the mouth & oral cavity.

www.petpoisonhelpline.com

Hello again. Yes, you're correct. That's why you keep the plant in a place your pets are unable to get to. We have seven cats and the tops of the tanks are well out of reach. This means keeping the tank on a stand that displays the tank at eye level. That's about five and half to six feet from the floor. Here's a photo of the "Ag Plant" in a 55 gallon tank.

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[Sgooosh]

I have used dung onion in tanks before, the snails and fish ate it all and they didn’t get sick