Bamboo care and maintenance

[florapix]

I found a store nearby that sells bamboo for aquariums and I'm considering getting some. What's the deal with bamboo care - is there anything specific I should know. Thanks.

[luminx]

You'll want to make sure not to submerge the bamboo completely in water.

[kingrise]

I agree with @luminx, bamboo plants do grow partially out of the water. They're actually pretty nice plants overall.

[juicebox]

Some people put them in hang on back filters and they do okay there.

[florapix]

Some people put them in hang on back filters and they do okay there.

So placing it inside the HOB filter sounds like a great idea - would I just remove the lid and put it in there?

[juicebox]

I found a store nearby that sells bamboo for aquariums and I'm considering getting some. What's the deal with bamboo care - is there anything specific I should know. Thanks.

You'd have to take the lid off, yeah, that's right.

[coltin]

Honestly, I'd say skip putting it in the tank, they just get too large and end up toppling over. Growing it in a pot right next to the tank is a better way to go about it.