Learn how to grow a Pothos plant in aquarium filter to reduce nitrates in the fish tank.
Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) is also known as Devil's Ivy, Money plant and Golden Pothos.
I will use pothos in aquarium top filter of my goldfish tank so plant doesn't get eaten by my fish.
Lets convert aquarium overhead sump filter to aquaponic filter system.
Old canopy is converted to an open hood and top aquarium filter will be sitting on it.
Re-using timber is always a cheaper option.
A planter is built that will hide the aquarium top filter.
Planter will give the aquaponic system a pleasant look especially when Pothos starts to grow.
To prepare Pothos for aquarium use, i have washed the plant and trim the roots.
Plastic containers are used as pots and lava rock as a substrate.
I will replace lava rock with clay pebbles as it hold moisture and is also soft on the roots.
Pothos is a cheap house plant but a great nitrate filter if used in the aquarium.
Money plant can be easily propagated by taking the cuttings and placing it in aquarium.
4 Golden pothos will be placed in the aquarium sump filter to filter the aquarium water.
Potted pothos in aquarium allows the plant to be moved around easily.