Amazon Sword

[Biulu]

Hi,

I have 2 huge amazon swords; they are beautiful, but are currently taking up almost all of my tank. Now, I am working on the set-up of a new, much larger tank, and was thinking of using these 2 plants in the new set-up.

I do not want to take the risk of them dying when I replant them. Currently they are in a tank with an UGF, 1 W/gallon and they will be going to a tank with Sera floredepot and sand on top, 1.6 W/gallon.

Would this be ok?

 

[SuperColey1]

Some may say otherwise but I find Echinodorous species to be like Steven Seagal....Hard to Kill.

I moved mine all the time when I first started and the damn things kept on growing and growing until I....chucked em out.lol

Andy

 

[doubledee]

I doubt you will harm the plant but just watch when you are pulling it out, the roots go everywhere. I tried to move a couple in my tank as I wasn't happy with the placement and I gave up!

 

[TammyLiz]

If they are truly huge as you say, you may be surprised at just how many roots they have when you go to pull them up to move them. Since yours are in a tank with a UGF I could only guess that many/most of the roots will be under the plate and give you even more trouble as you try to pull them out. Are you planning on tearing down the tank they are currently in and starting over? Because be warned it may make a big mess of the tank, especially if it pulls out the filter plate with it! And then as doubledee said, it is very hard to get them into place in a new location with all the roots to bury again, since they all want to float up once you free them.

Not trying to be negative but it might help you make your decision! It could be worth it anyway for you, and maybe it won't turn out that bad anyway.

Do you have a stand that allows you to view the bottom glass of your aquarium? If so, it'd be worth a peek to see what kind of roots you find under there.

 

[Biulu]

Thanks for the replies! Yes, I will be tearing down this tank and put all the fish into the bigger tank. Maybe in this case I might then pour the substrate in, put the amazon swords on top and then cover the roots with the sand. In this way it will be more difficult for it to float up and the roots will reach the minerals easily.

 

[TammyLiz]

As you add it, it may be helpful to put some weights on it to hold it down until it roots properly again.