Trimming Plants

[DebraAustin]

I have some Brazilian Elodea, Anacharis (Egeria densa) growing in my aquarium. It is growing like crazy and starting to take over my tank. I don't want to get rid of it, just trim it back a little. I was wondering though to you trim it from the top of the bottom? Outdoor plants you trim from the top, but I didn't know about aquatic plants as I would be trimming of the newest greenest and healthiest parts. The bottom parts look pretty ragged. Some of them have grown roots, others haven't.

Anyway, if someone could answer this soon I would appreciate it, as I need to clean my tank today. Going out of town tomorrow and want it fresh for the fishies.

Debra

 

[jimbooo]

hi there,

sorry to be lazy but this is a long reply. read my reply to this topic and you should be sorted

good luck

james

 

[DebraAustin]

What if some of the plants only have roots at the bottom? Some have some hanging down in the middle but several do not.

Debra

 

[jimbooo]

if they have mid stem roots try to leave a few intact. if no roots plant anyway and they will soon sort them selves out. floating the plant for 24 hours will produce some root growth

 

[DebraAustin]

if they have mid stem roots try to leave a few intact. if no roots plant anyway and they will soon sort them selves out. floating the plant for 24 hours will produce some root growth

Thanks for the help. I am assuming I float them for 24 hours after I cut them. Will it hurt if they float longer? I am going out of town tomorrow and they may not get replanted until I get back on Sunday or Monday.

Debra

P.S. I love your signature picture. That is awesome.

 

[jimbooo]

thanks debra,

i wouldn't let them float for more than 48 hours. in the perfect setup theres no reason not to but in most tanks things aren't perfect and you run the risk of an algae infestation as they will be so close to the light for a long period of time. in theory it's fine but i wouldn't.

 

[DebraAustin]

thanks debra,

i wouldn't let them float for more than 48 hours. in the perfect setup theres no reason not to but in most tanks things aren't perfect and you run the risk of an algae infestation as they will be so close to the light for a long period of time. in theory it's fine but i wouldn't.

OK I'll add it to my must do before we leave list.

Debra

 

[vic]

This not the nicest aquatic plant one has ever come across. Have a look at the following web site. One wouldn't want this muck to get into the ground water system!

http/www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wq/plants/weeds/aqua002.html