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lorna
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I've been recently looking into getting aquarium plants for my newts as I slowly edge into more extensive and "natural" aquaria set-ups. I have some experience with pond/aquarium submerged and floating species, and possibly too much with pothos and other similar plants that can survive being mostly submerged. I've read a lot about java moss here and have seen quite a few duckweed and other floaters in pictures, so I'm thinking that those will be first on my list.
My question is, however, how do you prepare the plants for introduction into an established tank? Meaning how do you "clean" them so they're safe for the newts besides a thorough rinse? Indoor stores that sell water plants don't worry me too much, but outdoor pond stores (which is commonly the only place I can find floaters) could be exposed to a number of things.
I don't know. Maybe I'm not as familiar with live plants as I should be... Any advice? Recommendations? Sites?
My question is, however, how do you prepare the plants for introduction into an established tank? Meaning how do you "clean" them so they're safe for the newts besides a thorough rinse? Indoor stores that sell water plants don't worry me too much, but outdoor pond stores (which is commonly the only place I can find floaters) could be exposed to a number of things.
I don't know. Maybe I'm not as familiar with live plants as I should be... Any advice? Recommendations? Sites?