question about live plants

[billy61788]

i got some live plants today...theres this one its a sword im not sure which kind but its tall. it has 6 leaves and 3 of them extend alittle out of the water because theyre so long. is it ok for part of the leaves to be out of the water?

 

[Rose]

The leaves may dry out if they aren't fully in the water. If you can find a way to "stuff" them into the tank if not just keep an eye on it and "bounce" the leaves into the tank a few times a day just to keep them moist. You should be fine.

Rose

 

[billy61788]

thanks...and another quick question. is there a way to get normal house plants to be able to go into a fish tank? my mom has this plant that i think would look good in a tank but i dindt know if it is possible to do

 

[Sanj]

thanks...and another quick question. is there a way to get normal house plants to be able to go into a fish tank? my mom has this plant that i think would look good in a tank but i dindt know if it is possible to do

Most terrestial plants will not grow submersed. Its not a good idea. sometimes LFS will sell plants that are not true aquatic plants, but your average houseplant is a no no.

Might help if you know what it is though.

 

[Rose]

I would never put a house hold plant into a tank mainly because most of them are poisonus to fish.

Rose

 

[billy61788]

ok thanks