If you look closely in those tubes, there isn't a total lack of water, they are quite humid, and the roots are buried in some sort of gel substance.
stupid petco plants
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If you look closely in those tubes, there isn't a total lack of water, they are quite humid, and the roots are buried in some sort of gel substance.
I agree it is very important to do research first - a lesson learned. I just didn't expect a mom n' pop LFS to be selling non aquatic plants, that were displayed in an aquarium, fully under water, w/ CO2 (again, another lesson learned)... I think at one point or another we all make mistakes... live n' learn.
The best rule of thumb is to research anything before you purchase it -- you can't trust the store to know what they are selling you, or to even care...
Well maybe none of the box stores around you sell anubias in tubes but the ones around me do. The rhizome is in this gel. Most of the tube plants are not a true aquatic but some are. The mom and pop stores around me pass off some plants as fully aquatic when they're not, such as the purple waffle plant and mondo grass. That being said not everything is so straight forward as you're making it out to be.
Yes you should do your research but mistakes can still happen and when people come on this forum for help they certainly don't need some rude person lecturing them on common sense. If you can't help someone nicely and not insult them then don't submit a comment it's that simple.
Thanks ratlova. Yeah jason, that really makes me want to post a question on here again. The reason im here is because I dont know everything about aquariums like YOU do, so please try not to be a bit more decent.
No problem bettabuddy, there's a lot of great people on here who would be more then happy to help you with whatever questions you have. So please don't be shy about asking them, the majority of ACers are here to help each other learn and grow.
Tell ya what to do Bettabuddy...it was the best 20$ I ever spent. Petco/petsmart (ironically) sell this book 101 of the Best Aquatic plants (31 to avoid) it is there AT the store for sale (green book) IF you are there and you see something you like pick the book up and look up the plant and make sure it is truley aquatic. Same thing goes for Tropical Fish (Light Blue Book)
For those defending the tube plants.. Keep buying them then
Didn't mean to hurt your feelings, but you came here complaining about petco selling something that wasnt aquatic and it's their fault?
Caveat emptor!!!
I wasn't saying it was their fault, but they were located in the aquatic section of the store near the fully aquatic plants and they said aquatic plants. I came here to ask what the fuzzy stuff on them was and if they needed to be removed right away.
Fuzzy stuff typically means MELT..np just remember when you at the store and you see plants you like grab the book, use it for reference, and place it back on the shelf. It will help you determine what is best for your situation and avoid buying something wrong.
lets keep this positive and not aggressive please. We are all here to learn.
That being said, I have bought numerous anubias (and ferns) from tubes and they were definitely fully aquatic but had a transition period.
Also, FYI, anubias does not need to have the rhizome under water, it needs a rich damp substrate (violet pots work great) The gel mimics this.
That being said, I have bought numerous anubias (and ferns) from tubes and they were definitely fully aquatic but had a transition period.
Also, FYI, anubias does not need to have the rhizome under water, it needs a rich damp substrate (violet pots work great) The gel mimics this.
