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Bamboo care and maintenance
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2022 1:27 am
by florapix
I found a store nearby that sells bamboo for aquariums and I'm considering getting some. What's the deal with bamboo care - is there anything specific I should know. Thanks.
Re: Bamboo care and maintenance
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2022 3:43 am
by luminx
You'll want to make sure not to submerge the bamboo completely in water.
Re: Bamboo care and maintenance
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2022 5:08 am
by kingrise
I agree with @luminx, bamboo plants do grow partially out of the water. They're actually pretty nice plants overall.
Re: Bamboo care and maintenance
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2022 7:57 am
by juicebox
Some people put them in hang on back filters and they do okay there.
Re: Bamboo care and maintenance
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2022 9:52 am
by florapix
juicebox wrote: ↑Mon Apr 11, 2022 7:57 am
Some people put them in hang on back filters and they do okay there.
So placing it inside the HOB filter sounds like a great idea - would I just remove the lid and put it in there?
Re: Bamboo care and maintenance
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2022 12:01 pm
by juicebox
florapix wrote: ↑Mon Apr 11, 2022 1:27 am
I found a store nearby that sells bamboo for aquariums and I'm considering getting some. What's the deal with bamboo care - is there anything specific I should know. Thanks.
You'd have to take the lid off, yeah, that's right.
Re: Bamboo care and maintenance
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2022 2:00 pm
by coltin
Honestly, I'd say skip putting it in the tank, they just get too large and end up toppling over. Growing it in a pot right next to the tank is a better way to go about it.