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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2013 18:38:25 GMT -5
I am trying to grow plants but my pleco keeps knocking them out . I think if the roots grab they will be ok . does anyone know the best way to protect the plants ?
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Post by Admin on Mar 13, 2013 19:46:57 GMT -5
they actually make plant anchors, they are little pieces of metal that wrap around the bottom of the plant. They are pretty cheap and I think petsmart and corbets might have them
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Post by plantedrob on Mar 13, 2013 21:22:48 GMT -5
If your doing plants like anubius and java fern you can tie them to rocks or driftwood to keep them in place. Probably your best bet if its a large pleco.
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Post by jbrimz on Mar 13, 2013 22:00:39 GMT -5
or get rid of the pleco and get a different clean up crew
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Post by plantedrob on Mar 13, 2013 22:10:25 GMT -5
That really is the best answer yet lol
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Post by andynater on Mar 13, 2013 22:10:38 GMT -5
I've put smaller river rock around some of mine from time to time until the root into my sand a bit.
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Post by guppyguy on Mar 13, 2013 22:26:23 GMT -5
Pleco's and planted tanks don't usually mix well. But if you really want to keep him re-enforcing around the plants with big stones maybe your only answer or like rob said try some plants you can tie off to driftwood. just my opinion  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 14, 2013 4:54:07 GMT -5
Thanks for the suggestions . I've just put rocks around the plants since getting rid of my pleco isn't an option .
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Post by andynater on Mar 14, 2013 6:33:23 GMT -5
My pleco doesn't really mess mine up but I'm sure everyones differnt.
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