Lilly

[Markmark]

Can anyone help. My friend has given me a Canna Lilly and said put it in my tropical fish tank (because he’s got two in his) I want to know is this safe? He’s had no problems but I’m not sure. Anyone know? Cheers

 

[Colin_T]

we have canna lilies growing in wetland areas around Perth, but they get too big for the average aquarium and they are only in shallow water for 4-5months. The rest of the time they are in dry sand.
Theoretically they should be safe but I think they get too big for an average sized tank. And any leaves that are completely submersed will probably rot.

 

[Byron]

Agree, this is not really advisable. Similar to iris in growing in marshy areas, leaves (and flowers) must be above the water surface. And a rotting plant can pollute and kill fish when it is something like this.

 

[Markmark]

Thank you for the advice... thought it shouldn’t go in