Dealing with excess anacharis: solutions and advice

[kingrise]

I'm finally tackling that 29g tank today - the Anacharis is getting a serious haircut. I've been putting this off for way too long. So, I've got a ton of trimmings to deal with now. Anyone have any ideas what I can do with all this stuff? Already checked with my LFS, but they're not interested.

[kingrise]

Just got done with the massive trim - over a gallon's worth of Anacharis is now out of my tank. I mean, I literally had to cram it into a gallon ice cream carton, and it's packed to the brim. I'm really hoping someone can help me figure out what to do with all these trimmings - I've got a lot to get rid of.

[onyx]

I'm finally tackling that 29g tank today - the Anacharis is getting a serious haircut. I've been putting this off for way too long. So, I've got a ton of trimmings to deal with now. Anyone have any ideas what I can do with all this stuff? Already checked with my LFS, but they're not interested.

You can post it on a local aquarium group on Facebook or something and see if anyone's interested in buying some Anacharis.

[kingrise]

I don't have Facebook, so that option's out for me. I get what you're saying, though - selling them is a good idea. However, I need a more immediate solution. I don't have a spare tank to hold them, as all my other tanks are occupied with fish. What can I do with the trimmings in the meantime?

[kingrise]

Update: Just finished scrubbing the sand and yanked out a bunch of plants. Got a mystery on my hands though - something's been munching on my greens! Java Fern's gone and a lot of Anacharis got devoured too. @boomer, @coltin, any ideas what's behind the plant massacre?

Next up, filter cleaning... haven't done it in ages, so this should be fun.

[oldraider]

If you can't find anyone to take your Anacharis trimmings, consider using them in your garden - they're organic and can act as a natural fertilizer. You can bury them under some soil, and they'll likely help with plant growth.

[kingrise]

I was thinking of keeping it alive too, but I guess that's not an option now. I've also got a surplus of Slavinia - might as well bury them alongside the Anacharis then.

[CasCat]

If you're lucky enough to have another tank, just toss it in there. Otherwise, grab a clear vase, fill it up with water, and stick it in your window. That way, it'll stay alive until you can find someone to take it off your hands.

[kingrise]

I'm finally tackling that 29g tank today - the Anacharis is getting a serious haircut. I've been putting this off for way too long. So, I've got a ton of trimmings to deal with now. Anyone have any ideas what I can do with all this stuff? Already checked with my LFS, but they're not interested.

I'm seriously overwhelmed with Anacharis right now - all my tanks are maxed out with it. I've got a massive amount, we're talking over 100 individual stems, and they're all different lengths, ranging from a decent 7 inches to a whopping 24+ inches.

[CasCat]

You could put the trimmings in a vase with water and stick it in a window, I've got a bunch of vases just collecting dust.