The Best Aquarium Plants to Filter Your Fish Tank 

Aquarium plants don’t just make your tank look lush — they actively improve water quality. In the DALUA Fishroom video “Best Aquarium Plants To Filter Your Fishtank”, we learn how certain plant species naturally consume nitrates, helping keep your water cleaner with less effort.

Nitrates can only be removed in two ways:

Water changes (effective but time‑consuming)

Plant absorption (nature’s built‑in filtration system)

The video highlights plant types that are notoriously good at nitrate removal — almost like they evolved over millions of years to do exactly that.

If you're team plants (like the creator), these species are must‑haves for a healthier, more stable aquarium.

Why Plants Are the Ultimate Filter

Live plants:

Consume nitrates as they grow

Provide natural habitat and shelter

Improve oxygenation

Reduce algae by competing for nutrients

Create a more stable ecosystem

If you want a tank that looks incredible and stays cleaner with less maintenance, adding the right plants is the smartest upgrade you can make.