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dmagerl · 11-15-2012, 08:36 PM

I trim the tops to about 1 inch length when planting. There are very few roots on the bottom of the plant so I take some off the top to keep things balanced. Doing this seems to result in less yanking ability and it stays in the substrate better.

11-15-2012, 08:36 PM	#8
dmagerl Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 191	I trim the tops to about 1 inch length when planting. There are very few roots on the bottom of the plant so I take some off the top to keep things balanced. Doing this seems to result in less yanking ability and it stays in the substrate better.