7 Most Toxic Aquarium Plants For Betta Fish

Must Avoid These Plants In A Betta Tank

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01. Hygrophila balsamica

01. Hygrophila balsamica

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This plant is poisonous to fish and invertebrates. It releases noxious chemicals into the water from its roots, leaves, and stems

02. Peace Lily

02. Peace Lily

Peace lilies contain high concentrations of calcium oxalate crystals

Betta may nibble roots & if consumed chemicals may create intestinal problems

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03. Money Plant

03. Money Plant

Money plant contains calcium oxalate crystals too which is not good for betta fish.

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Betta may not be interested to nibble the pothos' roots. But still keep eye on it.

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04. Water Lettuce

04. Water Lettuce

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This plant contains poisonous calcium oxalate crystals, which can lead to severe health consequences when ingested

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05. Lily of the Valley

05. Lily of the Valley

This plant is extremely toxic since it contains cardiac glycosides which can cause severe illness or death

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06. Water Hemlock

06. Water Hemlock

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This plant contains cicutoxin which acts as a stimulant that damages the central nervous system

The highest concentrations of cicutoxin are found in the roots

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07. Swamp Lily

07. Swamp Lily

All parts of this plant are poisonous, and it can cause intestinal distress if ingested

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Avoid this plant for sure in a betta tank.

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