Any tips on planting my Micranthemum

[imhandy2]

Hello everyone, I need a little advice on planting some Micranthemum. Their roots are so delicately wooven throughout the little cube of rockwool. My substrate is flourite.
I appreciate any advice.

Thanks,

Terry.

[phanmc]

Don't worry about the delicate roots, snip the plant from the rockwool and plant as you would any other stem plants. They'll quickly grow new roots.

[imhandy2]

are we talking planting all individual stems?

[phanmc]

Planting the individual stems slightly apart would allow more light to reach the lower leaves, allowing a healthier looking plant longterm. You can plant them in little bunches for less hassle but I usually plant at least the front row individually.

[imhandy2]

If I spread them out, will they fill in. How do they spread?
Do I need to worry about them being riped out by certain fish, I have;
mollies, tetras, apistos, rams, rainbows, zebras and angels.

thanks,

Terry.

[phanmc]

They will develop side shoots but don't space them too far apart or it will look thin, something like a cm apart should still look nice and you can add more behind the initial row to fill in gaps.

rainbows being decent sized fast swimmers may knock a few stems up if it isn't planted deep enough but the others usually leave them alone.

[imhandy2]

Thanks for the good advice.


Terry.

[imhandy2]

You know, as meticulous as it was, I enjoyed laying out the rows. I used a 8" pair of tweezers. It worked out and looks great, I can't wait till they kick in.

Thanks again.

Terry.

[imhandy2]

The micranthemum is in the left front. http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e260/imhandy2/100_1689.jpg

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