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	Trimming plants
carpe_diem Fish Addict Dreamer Posts: 555 Kudos: 292 Votes: 51 Registered: 18-Apr-2004	Not long ago i decided to plant my tank with wisteria and ambula . They are growing well and i was just wondering if it is safe just to chop them anywhere or if there is a 'specific' way to trim? also they are grown alot of root like bits from the stems is it safe just to chop these off as there are alot of them and they are getting tangled. Thanks! Truth doesn't always win friends but it influences them
Posted 19-Jul-2006 03:59
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	The root like bits are possibly a fine root system this will enable the plant to get its food from the water rather than the substrate. As far as triming most healthy plants can take it very well and show after effects. *Have a look in [link=My Profile] http://www.fishprofiles.com/forums/member.aspx?id=1935[/link] for my tank info* Look here for my Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tank Photos Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 19-Jul-2006 06:25
carpe_diem Fish Addict Dreamer Posts: 555 Kudos: 292 Votes: 51 Registered: 18-Apr-2004	Thanks for your reply keith. so is it ok to trim off those root like bits? they look really messy and get tangled. Truth doesn't always win friends but it influences them
Posted 19-Jul-2006 06:59
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keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	No I would not trim them off if they are the "arial" roots. It could effect the growth of the plant. *Have a look in [link=My Profile] http://www.fishprofiles.com/forums/member.aspx?id=1935[/link] for my tank info* Look here for my Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tank Photos Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 20-Jul-2006 01:30


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