Billipo Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 I'm looking to add some plants emerging out of the tank with roots growing into tank. I'm thinking beyond aesthetics plants can also help deflect water flow from filters. I have a Aquaclear 200 hanging filter and a Marineland canister filter. Any suggestions on how to secure plants to tank while keeping them a float? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 (edited) Haven't tried myself but this video goes over a lot of options...personally I'm leaning toward 'sandwich roots in filter foam and wedge behind hardscape' for my next tank (current one is lid - on lol) Definitive Guide to Growing Houseplants in an Aquarium Edited April 22 by Moose embed link failed so reformatting 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony s Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 They make a pothos clip that holds onto the stem and let’s the roots stay submerged for houseplants 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeQ Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 You can always use suction cups such as these and let the roots dangle through the "C' clip which will hold the roots loosely in place. There are also other versions that might be useful such as these 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billipo Posted April 22 Author Share Posted April 22 Once I watched the video and did a Google search, the internet was all over me faster than a used car salesman. Down the rabbit hole, I found these sink sponge holders at Walmart ($4). Picked them up first thing this morning. They hold the plants nicely, help reduce surface flow, create a barrier to keep floating plants out, and reduce tank noise. I'm very pleased. I now have to work on non-hood light fixture! Thanks for input. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyxxl Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 MD Aquatic just used some floral wire when he started with emerged plants. Easy peasy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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