Feeding and Nutrition :: Anacharis

[sai_dee]

I plan on purchasing some Anacharis plants for the aquarium but how do I plant them? I don't know how long and if they'll last but let's just assume they'll live for now lol.

[industrial_girl_2000]

You don't have to plant the anacharis......just let it float in a big clump. Turtles love to move it around the tank & eat it.

[sai_dee]

Thanks, but just to confirm, does that mean they don't have to be firmly planted to grow?

[marisa]

If you want to them to grow, don't put all the strands in the tank---keep some in a separate container of water in good lighting. I've been told they root faster if they're stuck in something like pea gravel, but I've always grown anacharis by keeping it in a small tank in a sunny window (or using a plant light) and changing the water periodically.