I have these little floating plants that look like tiny lily pads. I'm not sure what they're called, but they have long fuzzy roots that hang about 2-3 inches into the water and are propogating quickly. I've had them in my tank for about 3 weeks now. The problem is, their roots are now about .5 inches long. I have 1 dwarf gourami in there and I see him nibble at them. Some are still long, but stripped of their fuzzyness. The thing is, they're still growing like mad. They're healthy looking and have doubled in these 3 weeks. Everyday there's more of them, but the roots get smaller and smaller.
Is this going to kill them, or is it okay? Do they really need all that root? Is there anything I can do to stop him from eating them?
The other thing is, I keep finding strands of root floating around. So I'm not sure if it's the gourami doing all the damage or if it's a natural thing the plant does.
Any input would be appriciated.
Is this going to kill them, or is it okay? Do they really need all that root? Is there anything I can do to stop him from eating them?
The other thing is, I keep finding strands of root floating around. So I'm not sure if it's the gourami doing all the damage or if it's a natural thing the plant does.
Any input would be appriciated.