pruning

[timwag2001]

should i prune leaves that look a little ratty or ones that i dont like so that the plant doesnt waste the nutrients that it takes in?

 

[joy13]

I just cut off the leaves that look like they aren't going to make it. I don't spend a lot of time messing with the plants usually. I do keep an eye for algae and make sure something doesn't start there like bba. Pruning usually helps with new growth.

 

[fort384]

Tim, getting rid of older leaves is usually a good idea as they start to die off. It will spur a lot of new growth.

 

[ellisb1]

Dying leaves

I agree with Fort. It is a good idea to trim off leaves that don't appear to be doing so good. If they are left in the tank, it give algae a good place to start growing. I usually only have this problem with plants that I just bought.