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Can plastic artificial aquarium plants look natural?

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Although silk plants look more natural than plastic varieties, there are some types that can appear quite natural inside a tank. Take for instance an artificial Ludwigia plant, or a hygrophila/cabomba plant. These are all great examples of artificial plants that look great in home aquariums.

I will attach some links so that you can easily find more about these plants below.


http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=18480


http://www.arcatapet.com/item.cfm?cat=7623


http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=19771

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