Trimming plants.

[awilson133]

how do I trim plants?

 

[mohican]

With scissors, any kind too. Don't need fancy one, I learned that lesson. What and where depends on the plants and ur eye for liking (as far as heigth).

 

[awilson133]

I have swords mainly.

 

[Coursair]

I have swords mainly.

I trim any dead or dying leaves. You can't shorten a Sword the way you'd trim a stem plant. If it outgrows your tank, sell it or give it away and get something else.

I use Dwarf Chain Swords, in my small tanks they look big. Mostly I have Crypts now.

 

[gmanova]

Do Crypts grow easily? Are they strong and durable?

 

[mohican]

Trim away any browned, yellow leaves. Trim them as close to the root as possible. Whatever u leave behind will detiorate and have to be trimmed again. Crypts are great plants. They will "melt" at first, don't be alarmed as the plant is adjusting to ur tank parameters. Mine have melted a couple of times and now they're almost 6". Crypts do well in just about any light requirements, just so they are in light and not hiding in the corner.

 

[jameswoodall]

Mine came with a leaf that has a very small spot on the edge should I cut it off or let it be

 

[mohican]

I'd probably let it go for now. I have couple of leaves that have a spot here and there. Swords are hard to keep picture perfect all the time. You can always trim later once new growth.

 

[jameswoodall]

Thank you here is a pic of the spot

 

[mohican]

I'd just let it go. Nice looking plant tho.

 

[jameswoodall]

OK thanks PETCO special gonna do alot more live in my bigger tank