Keeping new plants alive
Hi,
You cannot keep new plants alive like that for a long period of time. They need ample amount of light and Oxygenating the water will not help as they need Co2 with light.
It is not needed to plant them in a substrate to keep them alive (However, you will have to do that if you have to keep them for more than 2 days).
An easier way would be to put them in a bucket of water and place a light bulb on top. They will remain fine for a day if you just keep their roots wet. If your tank arrives within 2 days of the time the plants arrive, then cut off all the dying leaves before you place them in your tank. btw, did you think about Co2 injection for your tank? That will really help your plants to grow well..
Hope that helps.
-Suj
Hi,
You cannot keep new plants alive like that for a long period of time. They need ample amount of light and Oxygenating the water will not help as they need Co2 with light.
It is not needed to plant them in a substrate to keep them alive (However, you will have to do that if you have to keep them for more than 2 days).
An easier way would be to put them in a bucket of water and place a light bulb on top. They will remain fine for a day if you just keep their roots wet. If your tank arrives within 2 days of the time the plants arrive, then cut off all the dying leaves before you place them in your tank. btw, did you think about Co2 injection for your tank? That will really help your plants to grow well..
Hope that helps.
-Suj
