Aponogetons in clay pot question

kk · 01-19-2006, 03:43 AM

I just purchased several aponogeton bulbs for my tank. Would it be okay to first plant the bulbs in clay pots and then bury the pots into the substrate of my aquarium? My thinking is to make it easier for me to remove the bulbs once they start going dormant.

Opiesilver · 01-19-2006, 06:45 AM

Aponogetons actually need quite a bit of room to spread their roots so I would advise against potting them.

**SCMurphy** · 01-19-2006, 01:08 PM

I did ok with lace plants when I used the clay saucers that people use under the pots. I was using the big ones, 8 inches across and 2 inches deep.

kk · 01-20-2006, 10:46 PM

Any suggestions for what I might use? I like the idea of the 8" saucer.

01-19-2006, 03:43 AM	#1
kk Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 17	Aponogetons in clay pot question I just purchased several aponogeton bulbs for my tank. Would it be okay to first plant the bulbs in clay pots and then bury the pots into the substrate of my aquarium? My thinking is to make it easier for me to remove the bulbs once they start going dormant.

01-19-2006, 06:45 AM	#2
Opiesilver Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Terre Haute, IN Posts: 638	Aponogetons actually need quite a bit of room to spread their roots so I would advise against potting them. __________________ Del Goins AtlantisAquaticGardens.com

01-19-2006, 01:08 PM	#3
SCMurphy PT Biologist (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Maryland USA Posts: 3,198	I did ok with lace plants when I used the clay saucers that people use under the pots. I was using the big ones, 8 inches across and 2 inches deep. __________________ Sean Aquascape? I'm a crypt farmer. It's a fine line between fishing and standing on the shore looking like an idiot. That IS an aquascape, it's titled "The Vacant Lot".

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01-20-2006, 10:46 PM	#4
kk Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 17	Any suggestions for what I might use? I like the idea of the 8" saucer.