Mary Pat Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 I am setting up a new 10 gallon aquarium with five plants (for now) arriving on Friday from Aquarium Co-Op. I know incorporating beneficial bacteria from an established aquarium is good, but what's the best practice? Should I rinse them with dechlorinated water before planting in my tank? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GameCzar Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 I usually rinse them good to get the ferts off of them and put them in. Some folks quarantine plants, but I never have. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 I just remove the rockwool, plant them and dose with Easy Green so they start growing right away. I’ve had good luck with Aquarium Coop plants, none have died except when I’ve made a clear mistake. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam M Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 I have to agree, all the plants i have bought from ACO i have just planted in the tank, now plants from LFS get rinsed at least 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amr427 Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 All the plants I just put in my 15gal tank are from Aquarium Co-Op, I did not rinse them just removed the Rockwood and planted. All are doing good, crypts had a little melt but I am seeing new growth now after only 2 weeks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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