[james0816]

Well...I started to thin my crypt jungle and boy was I surprised. The root systems are amazingly large and long. Here's a pic of what I'm dealing with.

Now...my question...should I trim these back before replanting and if so...how much safely without affecting the plant?

 

[HoustonFishFanatic]

Yes, trim the roots to about 2-3 inches and replant them. There will be a little melting but they will bounce back nicely.

 

[lauraleellbp]

The more you trim, the more leaves are likely to melt.

Then again, you're dealing with Crypts so they're likely to melt anyways...

Personally, I only trim off what I can't get to stay down under the substrate after I've planted.