{"product_id":"aquarium-pothos-bare-root","title":"Aquarium Pothos (Bare Root) — Natural Nitrate Reducer for Fish Tanks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Nitrate Control · No CO₂ Needed · Tank or HOB Filter · Ships Bare Root\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a bare root \u003cstrong\u003ePothos\u003c\/strong\u003e to your order and put your tank's extra nitrates to work. This hardy houseplant grows happily with its roots in aquarium water and its leaves in the open air, absorbing nitrate and other leftover nutrients as fertilizer. Those are the same nutrients algae feed on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause its leaves grow above the water, Pothos takes its CO₂ straight from the air, so there's no CO₂ system or special aquarium light to buy. Set it up in your tank or hang-on-back filter in minutes, and over time it grows a dense curtain of roots that shrimp and fry love to explore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 bare-root Pothos cutting\u003c\/strong\u003e with roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssorted variety\u003c\/strong\u003e, chosen by us based on current availability and plant health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipped bare root\u003c\/strong\u003e, without soil or pot, ready to go into water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery cutting is unique. Color, leaf pattern, and size vary naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural nitrate control:\u003c\/strong\u003e roots absorb nitrate directly from your aquarium water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHelps limit algae:\u003c\/strong\u003e competes with algae for the same nutrients, no chemicals needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo CO₂ or special light:\u003c\/strong\u003e leaves grow in open air under normal room light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e works in the tank or in a hang-on-back (HOB) filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelter for shrimp and fry:\u003c\/strong\u003e dense roots create a natural hiding and grazing spot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to propagate:\u003c\/strong\u003e trim the vines and root new cuttings in water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps keep nitrate levels in check between water changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds a lush, trailing green accent above your aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA simple, low-cost way to start a riparium-style setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGives shrimp and fry extra cover and biofilm to graze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows into more cuttings over time, so you can expand your nitrate control for free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePothos, Devil's Ivy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eEpipremnum aureum\u003c\/em\u003e (assorted cultivars)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTerrestrial houseplant grown with roots in water (emersed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBare root cutting, no soil or pot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTank rim, plant holder, or HOB filter; roots submerged, leaves above water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNormal room light to bright, filtered light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO₂\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required in tanks with fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrefers 70–90°F (21–32°C); tolerates a wide range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTank Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePet Safety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToxic to cats and dogs if chewed (ASPCA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSetup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse the roots in clean water and trim off any soft or damaged pieces. Place the roots in your aquarium or in the media chamber of a hang-on-back filter, and keep every leaf above the waterline. Our Aquarium Plant Holder with Hooks holds the cutting securely on the tank wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLighting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNormal room light works. Bright, filtered light speeds up growth and nitrate uptake, while very low light can fade variegated leaves. Avoid harsh direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater \u0026amp; Temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePothos does well in typical freshwater tropical tanks. It prefers warm conditions around 70–90°F (21–32°C), so keep it away from cold drafts and sudden temperature swings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo fertilizer needed. In a tank with fish, the nitrates they produce are exactly what Pothos feeds on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrimming\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrim long vines to keep it tidy, and cut back the roots if they start crowding a filter. Remove any leaf that slips underwater, since submerged leaves will rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePropagation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnip a vine section with at least one node and set it in water. New roots typically form within 3–4 weeks, and every extra cutting adds more nitrate uptake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshwater community aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-tech and no-CO₂ planted tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShrimp and fry tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTanks that struggle with high nitrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHang-on-back filter setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiparium and paludarium projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginners looking for an easy, natural water-quality boost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves must stay out of the water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pothos is a houseplant, not a submerged aquarium plant. Only the roots go in the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot a replacement for water changes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pothos helps lower nitrates between maintenance. Results depend on plant size, light, and your tank's bioload.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxic to pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pothos is toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, so keep it out of their reach. Wash your hands after trimming, as the sap can irritate skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety is our pick.\u003c\/strong\u003e Color and leaf pattern vary. Photos show a representative plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDispose of trimmings responsibly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Never toss cuttings outdoors or into waterways. Pothos can spread aggressively in warm climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLive Arrival Guarantee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe guarantee live arrival when our temperature guidelines are followed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your plant arrives damaged, contact us \u003cstrong\u003ewithin 2 hours of delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e with clear photos. We'll send a replacement \u003cstrong\u003ewithin 2 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtreme weather packaging is required\u003c\/strong\u003e when temperatures are below 40°F or above 100°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Our Aquarium Pothos?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRooted and ready:\u003c\/strong\u003e arrives with roots, so it starts working sooner than an unrooted cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural, chemical-free\u003c\/strong\u003e nitrate support for your tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZero extra equipment:\u003c\/strong\u003e no CO₂, fertilizer, or special lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAffordable add-on\u003c\/strong\u003e to any plant or equipment order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarefully packed\u003c\/strong\u003e for safe delivery and backed by our Live Arrival Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurated by PlantedPro\u003c\/strong\u003e, a specialist shop for live plants and aquascaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Top 5 Questions — Answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ. Does Pothos really lower nitrates in an aquarium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e= Yes. Pothos roots absorb nitrate as a nutrient, and lab research on pothos has shown it removes nitrate from water. How much it removes in your tank depends on plant size, light, and bioload, so one cutting is a great start and several cuttings do more. It works best alongside regular water changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ. Will Pothos get rid of algae? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e= It helps. By using up nitrate and other leftover nutrients, Pothos leaves less food for algae. Algae also depends on light and maintenance, so pair it with a consistent light schedule and regular water changes for the best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ. Is Pothos safe for fish and shrimp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e= With only the roots in the water, Pothos is a popular choice for freshwater fish and shrimp tanks, and many keepers add it specifically for shrimp to graze on. Rinse the roots before adding the cutting, and keep all leaves above the waterline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ. Can I put Pothos in my hang-on-back filter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e= Yes. Tuck the roots into the filter's media chamber with the leaves hanging outside. The steady flow keeps fresh nutrients moving past the roots. Trim the roots as needed so they don't crowd the filter or slow the flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ. 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