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Hello everyone!

Does anyone have an idea on how can I get rid of it completely from a tank ?






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Don't let it grow so tall that the bottoms start dying off. :wink2:
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Hello everyone!

Does anyone have an idea on how can I get rid of it completely from a tank ?






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From what I read and heard others talk is that you don't want to let it get that tall and thick cause you will get alot of dead underneath

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From what I read and heard others talk is that you don't want to let it get that tall and thick cause you will get alot of dead underneath

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I let it grow on purpose thinking that after I trimmed it wouldn't grow back..
But that is not true. This plant is like the phoenix.. it grows from the "ashes".. It's a small really hard plant.


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lawn mower?

I wish I could use one here..



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I think the only option is take it from the roots..


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I let it grow on purpose thinking that after I trimmed it wouldn't grow back..
But that is not true. This plant is like the phoenix.. it grows from the "ashes".. It's a small really hard plant.


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I'm hoping my HC takes off like that after the DSM

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I wish I could use one here..



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You can get an angled scissor to mow those down

http://a.co/gWzk9l5


If you want to get rid of it, just ripped it out of the substrate.
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im not understanding how its a scam though... to me that's the opposite lol
I'm hoping my HC takes off like that after the DSM

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It grows super fast.. It covers everything. It takes the life out of you trimming and cleaning the little pieces afterwards.
It's a really nice plant but it's a high demanding maintenance plant too.
Another one to be careful with is Rotala R. and I could say every "runner" plant...

..Just saying..



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im not understanding how its a scam though... to me that's the opposite lol


It's just that "everyone" talks good things about that plant. It's really popular and very nice plant. But it is a very fast growing and high maintenance plant. Cleaning all the little pieces and leaves is not easy..
Put it in a Nano Tank, hi tech and you would regret it months later.



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It's just that "everyone" talks good things about that plant. It's really popular and very nice plant. But it is a very fast growing and high maintenance plant. Cleaning all the little pieces and leaves is not easy..
Put it in a Nano Tank, hi tech and you would regret it months later.



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Well that's not necessarily a scam but I see your point, but just like any aquarium that has the proper care and perfect conditions, it can get invasive im sure. I just see that you kind of underestimated this plant lol >:)
Thanks for the warning lol. My HC is starting to take over...I better get it and keep it under control! I also "underestimated" the plant. It outgrows everything I have and after seeing this, I'm sure it will choke out my other plants eventually.

Does anyone have any recommendations/tips in controlling the horizontal growth and spreading? Not to hijack the thread but I think it might help the op too.


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Thanks for the warning lol. My HC is starting to take over...I better get it and keep it under control! I also "underestimated" the plant. It outgrows everything I have and after seeing this, I'm sure it will choke out my other plants eventually.

Does anyone have any recommendations/tips in controlling the horizontal growth and spreading? Not to hijack the thread but I think it might help the op too.


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There's a lot more cons about this plant that you don't hear often until you plant it and the months pass (I can't imagine how hard it is to have an Iwagumi.)
But horizontal growth is controlled only by trimming; that's probably once a week
Spreading; I have seen, you have to shovel it, kind of..


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Hello everyone!

Does anyone have an idea on how can I get rid of it completely from a tank ?






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You should offer cuttings to people who would be willing to pay for shipping in a RAOK(random act of kindness).

I actually have never grown this before just tried for the dwarf baby tears which did not do will probably because of lack of C02.
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You should offer cuttings to people who would be willing to pay for shipping in a RAOK(random act of kindness).



I actually have never grown this before just tried for the dwarf baby tears which did not do will probably because of lack of C02.


I already "shoveled" every little piece of it..



I took the scissors and I started to cut beneath the substrate..
I'm planning to trade it in my LFS. I hope they take it.


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I already "shoveled" every little piece of it..



I took the scissors and I started to cut beneath the substrate..
I'm planning to trade it in my LFS. I hope they take it.


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If they don't take it, I am sure there are people on this forum who would not mind some of that(like me")

I wonder if that could survive in a common envelope in a plastic bag?

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