Sorry if this question sounds dumb, I just got my first aquatic plants ever (i know its not really aquatic, but its going in there!) two bunches of curly bamboo for my betta tank. Well, i mis estimated, and bought ones that are too tall. Can i shorten it in any way? like, cut off the bottom? will it grow new roots? or die? thanks!
Can you shorten Bamboo?
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I am no where near experienced in this area, but I have some bamboo in my flowerhorn tank. I regularly trim mine from the top. I don't think I would be trying to trim from the bottom as this will effect the root system.
Ooh no! Hate to burst your bubble, but..... It will most likely rot with time and then ya know.....foul your water n die. 
Well, I was going to submerge it. I realize it will probably only live for a couple of months, thats ok, its my first plant ever, i figured id see how it goes. i think it would be a really nice touch to a betta tank. but it doesnt fit in the tank with the lid. too tall. I feel more comfortable leaving the lid on since the tank is in the kitchen (you know spraying cleaning products, splashing food, whatnot)
So if i trim from the top, all the leafy part is up there. Do you just take off the top few leaves? Do you actually cut the bamboo part?
So if i trim from the top, all the leafy part is up there. Do you just take off the top few leaves? Do you actually cut the bamboo part?
they cut it some how. cut it from the bottom and see. though its best if some is left out of water.
I hear this all the time but like I said mine has been in the tank for several months now and is doing fine. Heres a pic I just took of the stalks.
