Potted aqua plants

[Daveo]

Yah know when you buy some plants at the store and they are in this black grided pot. well the stuff that is around the roots of the plants, do I take that off I think I should but am not sure

Thanks,
Daveo

 

[Tempestuousfury]

I have been told ot remove as much of it as I can without hurting the roots. It's not supposed to be harmful for the fish.

 

[reiverix]

It's usually rock wool. It's packed with nutrients so if you don't remove it you could get yourself an algae problem.

 

[Lateral Line]

Unless you have a specific reason for keeping plants potted, (uprooting cichlids etc.), they are better removed from the shipping containers.