Trimming Plants

[dalepearson]

Hiya Guys, I have plants in my tank growing brilliantly.
I dont know what they are, just long green ones.
Anyway they are growing so much they are kinda taking over, how can I trim them or cut them back without killing them?

 

[qwikimpss]

From your limited description they sound a bit like vallis, unfortunately we can't really reccomend a pruning technique until we know what they are. Are they rooted plants or stem plants? Are the leaves spiraling? Any other charachteristics?

Or do you have access to a digi. cam right now? a quick pic would help tons.

 

[dalepearson]

These are the 2 types I would like to trim down.
Plant One
Plant Two

 

[George Farmer]

Egeria densa (Elodea or Anacharis) and Limnophila sessiflora (small Ambulia).

You can cut them along the stem with sharp scissors, either discard or re-plant the cuttings (or offer them in the "Plant swap" thread).

 

[dalepearson]

Egeria densa (Elodea or Anacharis) and Limnophila sessiflora (small Ambulia).

You can cut them along the stem with sharp scissors, either discard or re-plant the cuttings (or offer them in the "Plant swap" thread).

Thanks