The difference between azalea root and sunken wood, what is the function of sunken wood

People who like to raise fish must have heard of azalea roots and aged wood. They are both uniquely shaped plant stems that can be placed in fish tanks. They can regulate the internal environment of the fish tank and play a certain decorative role. However, azalea roots and aged wood are different existences. There are certain differences between them. Next, let everyone learn in detail about the differences between azalea roots and aged wood homes, and it will also give everyone a new understanding of the role of sunken wood.

The difference between azalea root and driftwood

1. The most important difference between azalea root and sunken wood is that they come from different plants. Azalea root, as the name suggests, is the licorice root of the azalea plant, while sunken wood is the dried root of wild Lauraceae plants. Although their shapes are very beautiful, they are two completely different existences.

2. The difference between azalea root and driftwood is also reflected in their medicinal value. Azalea root can not only be dried or placed in a fish tank, it can also be used as medicine. It is a traditional Chinese medicinal material with extremely high medicinal value and can treat many human diseases. However, driftwood is usually mainly used for workers to appreciate. Its medicinal value is almost zero. It is a plant root that cannot be used as medicine.

3. The methods of use of azalea root and driftwood are also very different. They have a common method of use, which is to make them into dry glue and place them in fish tanks or beautify the environment, but azalea root can also be eaten by humans. People slice it and boil it with water to get the medicinal liquid that can be taken directly orally, which can make its medicinal effect better exerted, but driftwood is completely inedible.

What is the role of sunken wood

The most important function of driftwood is to adjust the PS value of the water in the fish tank, because it is a kind of corruption, and its unique acidic existence can maintain the acid-base balance of the water in the fish tank. If there is bottom sand at the bottom of the fish tank, then the driftwood can also play an important role in fixing the bottom sand. In addition, it is also the most important breeding ground for fungi, which can maintain the balance of the fungi in the water and provide a better living environment for the fish in the fish tank. Driftwood placed in the fish tank can also provide a place for the fish in the fish tank to live and hide, and it can increase the scenery in the fish tank and significantly increase its viewing performance.