Can u tie plants to rocks

[foxyhasswag]

Hi can u tie down plants to rocks

 

[ezy33]

I've used fishing line to tie plastic plants to rocks. Years ago lead was used but it's not good for the fish. Good luck!

 

[Delapool]

The lfs uses rubber bands. Says it works well on their tanks at home.

 

[Plantaholic]

Live plants? Yes, but you need to know how the plant species you have absorbs its nutrients. Some are root feeders meaning they pull the nutrients up through their roots that need to be planted in the substrate. Others have Rhizomes that will die if they are buried. These plants would be fine to tie down to rocks or wood as they pull the nutrients in to their leaves directly from the water. Hope that helps.

 

[FishCr8zy]

Live plants? Yes, but you need to know how the plant species you have absorbs its nutrients. Some are root feeders meaning they pull the nutrients up through their roots that need to be planted in the substrate. Others have Rhizomes that will die if they are buried. These plants would be fine to tie down to rocks or wood as they pull the nutrients in to their leaves directly from the water. Hope that helps.

+1. It really depends on your plant species. Rhizonmous plants like anubias and java fern prefer to be tied to rocks, dw, and other fixtures above the substrate level. Most other species will do much better being in the substrate where their extensive root systems can better reach nutrients. I use fishing line and thread for getting plants to stay on rocks.