Feeding and Nutrition :: For those with plants..

[koreyleigh]

I was looking to get some anachris for Hank but before I went ahead and did that I just wanted to ask if you had to do anything special aside from placing it in the water. Is there upkeep? (ie: somehow nourishing the plant?) Does it need to be "planted"?

Thanks a ton !!

[Chrisbarnett]

No it doesn't need to be planted. It will still grow if floating on the top of the water. However if you do plant it, roots will take hold. I usually also wash it out really well and check for little trumpet snails in the anacharis. They breed like nobodies business and I have had them overrun a tank before.

All this is not necessary if you plan to put it in your turle tank right away. It will probably be eaten within a day.

[koreyleigh]

HAHA thanks chris You're probably right... my turtle will do anything for food, including the food-freak-out dance when I come in the room.

Thanks for the info though!! Much appreciated