Aquarium Plants

[JayB1127]

One you buy plants from the lfs then put them in your aquarium, do u need to clip their sprouts so the plants can focus on growing a root system (Like outdoor plants) Or do they do just fine? After reading some post and info this caught my curiosity, and due to wanting to have at least something live in the plant department in my aquarium figured I should ask before I forget.

Jay B

[Algenco]

No, but like outdoor plants some need to have the roots trimmed to stimulate new growth

[Kula]

No, but like outdoor plants some need to have the roots trimmed to stimulate new growth

Okay, I know nothing about gardening, so that's new to me! About how much should be trimmed off the roots?

[JayB1127]

Agree, what is the amount needed trimmed off? What are some nessicary things to do once getting new plants? and if possible can u shoot me a recomended link? Sorry for asking alot of questions....

Jay B

[Algenco]

Swords for example benefit from having about half of the roots cut off. The uptake of nutrients is through the tiny "hair roots"