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Too much flow is definitely a concern. If they're getting pushed under or just beat on too much, they won't do well. I'd say keep an eye on that flow, make sure it's not too strong for your plants.

Never used API, but Glut in general shouldn't be the culprit for the Salvinia's struggles - it's probably just not getting much benefit from it, given its access to atmospheric CO2. My own experience with the plant is that it thrives on macronutrients and micronutrients. Initially, growth was slow ...

I think Weiro nailed it. So many factors come into play when it comes to plants attaching, you know.

It's worth a try if you're that concerned. Some plants can handle it better than others, so it's hard to say for sure. Never personally done it myself, but it might be worth a shot.

Many plants are grown above water, which means they can have stuff like copper and other chemicals on them. These chemicals can include fungicides, special herbicides, and insecticides. In a submerged environment, meds can be a concern too.

Cu stands for copper - that's my main concern when it comes to introducing new plants to a tank. If you want to dip your plants, you can use a non-scented 1 tablespoon per gallon, but I gotta say, I've never felt the need to do this myself after all these years.

MTS can thrive in a 6g tank, I've seen it. They're not as big of a deal as people make them out to be. I think they regulate their own population if you're not overfeeding. I've had them in my tanks for years and never had an issue.

Most plants are chemically treated anyway, so I'm more worried ...

No need to stress. Those pest snails will show up eventually, and trust me, they're not as bad as you think. In fact, I think they're a natural, beneficial part of a planted tank. I'm on a mission to change people's minds about pond snails and ramshorns - they're not pests, they're awesome. Sure ...

It's worth a try if you're that concerned. Some plants can handle it better than others, so it's hard to say for sure. Never personally done it myself, but it might be worth a shot.

Many plants are grown above water, which means they can have stuff like copper and other chemicals on them. These chemicals can include fungicides, special herbicides, and insecticides. In a submerged environment, meds can be a concern too.