WhosTommyM Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Got this dwarf chain sword about three weeks ago. Did the root tab in the rock wool trick Cory shared. Already have a runner! Should I trim away the melting leaves? Should I add a root tab at the runner's roots? Any other tips/advice is welcome! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 It looks good! I’d take it out of the pot and divide it so you’ll get more coverage. You can trim the melting leaves at the same time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuscany Heather Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Can you please share the link to Cory’s root tab in the rock wool trick? Or name if video? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhosTommyM Posted July 29, 2022 Author Share Posted July 29, 2022 5 Easy Tips for Making a Good Aquarium Better Here you go! Root tab advice is at about the 1:32 mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
411fishkeeping Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 @WhosTommyM congrats! That is a great trick, and it looks like it worked great for you! Trim it up and remove those dead leaves. The most helpful tip I have ever heard in plant keeping so far is to remember that plants don't heal themselves like we do. Once that leaf is dying, the plant is putting all it's energy into making a new leaf. I'd say, once they are brown and clear like that, there is nothing more that the plant can absorb from it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhosTommyM Posted July 29, 2022 Author Share Posted July 29, 2022 @411fishkeeping thank you for sharing! Good to know I will get them trimmed off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhosTommyM Posted August 28, 2022 Author Share Posted August 28, 2022 On 7/28/2022 at 8:36 PM, Patrick_G said: It looks good! I’d take it out of the pot and divide it so you’ll get more coverage. You can trim the melting leaves at the same time. How soon can I cut the runner off from the main plant? I'm pretty sure this one is good but I probably should have done it sooner. Want to get the plant out of the pot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 On 8/28/2022 at 10:34 AM, WhosTommyM said: How soon can I cut the runner off from the main plant? I'm pretty sure this one is good but I probably should have done it sooner. Want to get the plant out of the pot. Yup, I would feel comfortable cutting it anytime. All those baby plants are growing on there own so you can get the mother plant out of the pot and move it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeQ Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 On 8/28/2022 at 1:34 PM, WhosTommyM said: How soon can I cut the runner off from the main plant? I'm pretty sure this one is good but I probably should have done it sooner. Want to get the plant out of the pot. I cut them pretty much once they have shoots with functional blades. At some point they become semi invasive IMO! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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