Micro Swords

[Stacey W.]

Anyone have experience with micro swords? Advice needed on planting it into the substrate.

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[ESeck]

I have it in both of my planted tanks. One has eco complete gravel, the other has flourite. In the gravel tank I dug it in as best i could then sprinkled a few pieces on to to keep it anchored in. The flourite was a little easier. I just dug a hole, put it in, then speed it back around then just pulled up to only the roots were below the substrate.

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[Stacey W.]

Just planted it as my new experiment. Not looking good thus far due to my loaches. I knew this would be a test of patience. But it's so pretty

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[Mebbid]

In my experience, micro chain swords tend to due off when moved or first added then they grow right back like nothing happened.

If they start looking bad, dont give up on them.

 

[Stacey W.]

Thanks! I need all the mojo I can get.

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[Nils]

Haven't had much success, they don't die but don't geo weather, just sits there, even with root tabs and every 2nd day I dose API Co2 booster. May just be something with me thigh, hope you have better luck.

 

[trennamw]

Mine hasn't grown or died either, I suspect not enough light.

It's tricky ... Anything that gets it stuck down deep. First time I put it in first then held the strands up while putting in substrate, then pulled it up a touch. When I replanted it I sorta made little bundles and stuck them in deep by hand. No luck with tweezers with that one, for me anyway.


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