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title: "Can you put a house plant fern in a fish tank? Like completely…"
description: "Can you put a house plant fern in a fish tank? Like completely submerged in water or is there a specific type of plant that looks like a fern that you’d put in…"
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# Can you put a house plant fern in a fish tank? Like completely…

_Posted by TheCrazyPlantLaidy on 2024-06-27_

Can you put a house plant fern in a fish tank? Like completely submerged in water or is there a specific type of plant that looks like a fern that you’d put in there? Currently trying to think through what my Aquascape would look like before I start to make it. Also, any plants that are allowed to go in there? Can Monstera be put in a fish tank? Not completely submerged, but like the roots and part of the stem.

## 2 comments

### Mullein commented on 2024-06-27

I don’t think a regular fern would make it submerged. But some fern-like aquatic plants are java fern, water sprite, water wisteria, and bolbitis. Monstera can grow with the roots dangling in the water. So can pothos, peace lily, and tradescantia. I would choose according to the size of your tank since monstera deliciosa and peace lilies can get huge

### PhantomPhilodendron commented on 2024-07-13

I’m in a similar boat you’re in. Looking to create an aquascape but I feel overwhelmed by all the different info I’ve been reading on how to best do it. Keep us updated!

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