starsman20 Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 How long should I let the runner go before cutting it off and moving the little plants to a different tank? There are 6 small plants now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirsten Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Honestly, I think you can cut it off whenever you like. If there are roots, it can find nutrients. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starsman20 Posted April 13, 2021 Author Share Posted April 13, 2021 Worded question poorly. Should be how long can I wait? Will I get 10 plants or more if I leave it longer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBOzzie59 Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 You will get new plants off the new plants. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirsten Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 1 hour ago, starsman20 said: Worded question poorly. Should be how long can I wait? Will I get 10 plants or more if I leave it longer? Yup, as long as there are sufficient nutrients, light, and water, it will keep reproducing! You can keep it going as long as you like. I have a couple swords or sagittaria that sent out plants on runners and the fry loved hiding and playing around the roots. They're all grown now, wherever their roots found the substrate, and have slowed down on the runners for a bit, but I like their densely packed, natural jungle sort of look (and it's still nursery to so many platy fry!) Contrast to the jungle val that is quickly taking over the 10g. I swear it sends out a new runner every week! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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