Hello from California!

[Reykur]

Probably going to squeeze them out, I didn't do that before putting them into the new tank from the glass of water I had them in.

 

[flchamp89]

You be surprised. Like a sponge. I bet they be fine.

 

[Reykur]

Thanks for the tip, they've been rolling a bunch due to circulation, and I just went and washed them out under the sink and now they float in my tank. One is caught in java moss which looks neat haha

 

[flchamp89]

Squeeze again under water should sink

 

[Reykur]

Is there any down side to them being in the java moss? Most got caught into it and they're stuck there, so if they're ok, I kind of like the look of it.

 

[flchamp89]

Java moss is sticky. Moss will swallow them. Move them away from moss

 

[Reykur]

Just did, no problems, they're starting to look better, still a bit light, but I think they just need some time.

 

[flchamp89]

Sounds awesome.

 

[Reykur]

After doing some research into removing rock wool last night and getting a tip about using paperclips to help root floating grasses, I did just that! I replanted the java ferns to some rocks using some clear fishing line, and planted the micro swords into the stratum using some paperclips. Looking much better today.

 

[Coursair]

I'm in CA also. Welcome. Where approx do you live ? I'm in the San Francisco East Bay.

We do have strict laws but I've had plenty of plants shipped to me from other hobbyists here in CA.

I'm a member of San Francisco Bay Area Aquatic Plant Society. The oldest and largest in the US ( AFAIK). Many of our members grow some awesome plants and some breed Shrimp.

Also some members on here sell or trade plants etc...