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Floating sounds easier than replanting. Gonna try that with my next trim. My tank's got some guppies, think they'll mess with the floating cuttings?


Nah, guppies usually leave 'em alone. Just make sure the cuttings aren't too small, or they might get nibbled. Also, bump your temp to 76°F if you ...

My Water Wisteria's been growing like crazy, but I'm not sure how to propagate it properly. Should I just cut the stems and replant, or is there a better method? Tank's a 20-gallon long with CO2 injection, LED lighting, and sand substrate. Parameters are stable, 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, 10 nitrate ...

Yep, cutting and replanting works fine, but you gotta make sure the stems are healthy. Trim just below a node, at least 4 inches long. I've had success with root tabs in sand, but liquid ferts help too. What's your lighting schedule? Too much can cause algae, too little slows growth.