Cabomba

[Cinnebuns]

I got this cabomba in the mail about 3 days ago. I saw no roots so I started floating it in a tank that is currently struggling with high nitrates. The tank has not been getting liquid fert since battling the nitrate for now. The ends are looking to be rotting and the stems are breaking. Am I doing it wrong?

[JoeQ]

Not the healthiest but it should recover if given good conditions, leaves still look a decent shade of green

Might be wise to snip the bottom of the stem off.

[JoeQ]

If it were me I'd snip the bottom,  plant in various places in the substrate. And watch for the plants reaction to the light. I also like water changes for new plants. If they pearl you know they are photosynthesing

After water change you should also fertilize

Edited February 9 by JoeQ

[Robert K]

It can take weeks for plants to get used to your water and start showing new growth. I'd cut off what looks like rotting and keep it floating.

[cmo1922]

On 2/10/2024 at 3:40 AM, Robert K said:

It can take weeks for plants to get used to your water and start showing new growth. I'd cut off what looks like rotting and keep it floating.

Agree here. Whenever I grow fast growing stems, especially when in rough shape, I let them float so they get easy access to light and CO2. One they have some roots growing and are looking more healthy, I plant them in the substrate.