Alec Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 I am in the process of setting up a new planted tank. I will be buying quite a few plants and was maybe wanting to break it up in a few orders so I don't have to spend the money all at once. This may be a stupid question, but can I let the plants (with the pot) sit in my established aquarium while I wait till I have them all bought? How long would they last like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flumpweesel Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 I leave mine in the pots until they have acclimated to the tank any melt has completed and they have started growing because it makes it easier to remove them if they don't do well or to try them in different spots. Yep yours should be ok, depending on type some need the roots removing from the rock wool but just check the requirements 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon p Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 (edited) I would buy some clay or plastic pots and put them in those some the plant don't totally lost the roots. that rock wool is what i don't like. I bought on box of clay pots and its still half full. Edited November 24, 2021 by Brandon p 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PedroPete Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 I do this all the time, and it seems to fine for just about any species of plant 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec Posted November 24, 2021 Author Share Posted November 24, 2021 On 11/24/2021 at 4:43 PM, Brandon p said: I would buy some clay or plastic pots and put them in those some the plant don't totally lost the roots. that rock wool is what i don't like. I bought on box of clay pots and its still half full. What pots did you buy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon p Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 https://www.amazon.com/vensovo-Terracotta-Pots-Saucer-Succulent/dp/B07YRQHM2L/ref=sxin_14_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa?cv_ct_cx=clay+pots+small&keywords=clay+pots+small&pd_rd_i=B07YRQHM2L&pd_rd_r=dffcf4d1-8093-417b-a8da-a81ab4b4317e&pd_rd_w=OFZfN&pd_rd_wg=uwqsM&pf_rd_p=fb401969-1dca-4736-bb17-fd1d356224ef&pf_rd_r=S3V08KE9ZS01SGGVBSNE&qid=1637792962&sr=1-4-a73d1c8c-2fd2-4f19-aa41-2df022bcb241-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExME9TOEVJTDNDQVAwJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUExMDMzMTEzM0RQMjhVNUJRWkxQUyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDUxNTczMlNPN0YyR09NRldLMyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3NlYXJjaF90aGVtYXRpYyZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU= Pots similar to these. I like the 3" or 4" the 2" and 2.5" can work but 3" works for just about any thing you. depending how many plants you think you are buying buy similar number. I think that this link has 20 but you can buy less or more or pick some up at the local nursery or big box hardware stores. you don need the sauser so I would buy and for this. there are uses for them but not in this case. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty o Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 most plants will do just fine kept in those pots they come in. they may not thrive, but as long as they are in water, and get some light, it'll all be okay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 I love keeping extra plants in spare tanks. If I ever have an emergency requiring a half dozen anubias, I am ready. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 They will be fine. Add easy green to the holding tank so the plants have a food source. If they are rhizome plants like anubias Java fern etc. they will do better removing them from the rock wool to expose the rhizome if it is covered. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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