Description
Aquarium Hanging Cultivation Pots
Aquarium hanging cultivation pots are popular accessories in the planted aquarium hobby. They allow you to grow emersed plants (plants with leaves/stems above the water surface and roots submerged) directly on your tank. This creates a natural, riparium-like setup without needing a full paludarium, while providing benefits like nitrate reduction, extra oxygenation, shade, and aesthetic appeal.
These pots typically hang over the tank rim (back or side), with the lower portion dipping into the water so roots can access nutrients and the upper part keeps foliage emersed (in air/humid environment above water).
Ideal for propagating or permanently growing plants that thrive emersed (stronger growth, easier flowering, better coloration for some species). Common in aquascaping, aquaponics, and natural planted tanks.
Common plants iclude Pothos, Philodendron, Monstera, Lucky Bamboo, Arrowhead, Creeping Fig, Peace Lily, Bacopa, some ferns, mosses, aquatic herbs, and many houseplants that tolerate wet roots.
Features:
- Hanging mechanism — Removable or fixed hooks that fit over the tank rim.
- Material — Clear acrylic or plastic
- Root zone design — Bottomm and sides have multiple holes or openings for water circulation and nutrient uptake. This promotes healthy root growth and prevents stagnation.
Benefits:
- Roots dangle into nutrient-rich tank water (natural fertilizer)
- Helps control algae and provide shading for fish
- increases surface area for beneficial bacteria
- Easy access for trimming/propagation
- Easy installation and removal
- Promotes hydroponic-style growth
- Great for “dead space” at the top/back of the tank
- Enhances aquascape with overhanging greenery
Specification:
Removable Round Pot
Hanging Hook Size (cm): 5.8 x 5.6
Round Pot Size (cm): 7 x 7
Fixed Round Pot
Pot Size incliding hook (cm): 7 x 7.5
Fixed Rectangle Pot
Pot Size incliding hook (cm): 8 x 8 x 8
