matildanz Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 I have a large Amazon Sword that is outgrowing my small tank. I want to transplant it into my big tank. Problem is the loaches. Historically they're absolute sods at digging things up rather than punching holes in them so I'm hoping if I can anchor it sufficiently, it might just stand a chance! Any suggestions on how to protect it until it gets a good grip on the substrate?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godly3vil Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 Put some rocks around the base of it until it roots itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 what he said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matildanz Posted June 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 Cheers! :thup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 Put some rocks around the base of it until it roots itself. In my experience from previous attempts it's been: Put some rocks around the base. Catch floating plant the next morning. Put rocks on the roots and around the base. Catch floating plant the next morning. Put lots of rocks on the roots and around the base. Catch floating plant the next morning. Cable tie roots to a rock, put rocks on the roots and around the base. Find a pile of bare rocks and roots the next morning. Dump sand and dirt around the roots. Find a pile of bare rocks and roots the next morning. Throw dead plant away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matildanz Posted June 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 :slfg: I'm kind of expecting that to be the result in the end!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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