Local Reed Planting Experiments

[Guppy Guy]

While walking a local river trail today, I saw these reeds growing in the shallows and on the banks. I decided to grab a few for my aquariums and try growing them. I grabbed 2 large specimens, and broke them apart when I got home into about 20 pieces. I rinsed all the dirt off, and after I soak them for a day or two to ensure that the dirt is gone, I will plant them in various tanks. I was thinking in the 3 gallon aquaponics tank with only the roots submerged, and fully submerged in the 30 gallon. They seem to grow similarly to crypts, so I will put them in with those.

I will plant the reeds in a few days and update this then.

[Guppysnail]

What a fantastic find. Looking forward to seeing how these do for you. 

[Katherine]

This should be interesting, good luck!

[Guppy Guy]

As much as a hate to say it, the experiment failed. The water in the test tank had just started to stink, and some simple research proved it to be bacteria. Not a surprise considering that it was wild collected. I’m glad there were no fish in the tank. Thanks for following all, and if I try it again, i’ll use a different method.