Trimmed Wisteria, Air Bubbles Streaming

Harlock

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I was doing a water change and some maintenance today and part of that was to trim my Wisteria so it wouldn't crowd the front or the right 1/3 of the tank. One of the leaves I acidentally trimmed while I was going for a stem (this was horizontal growth and I'm rather tall, so it is hard to stoop low enough to see in the tank while my arms are still in it... okay fine, I'm a clumsy oaf :p) is now leaking a steady stream of air bubbles. Is this any cause for concern? Will it heal itself over, or does it even matter as it likey just O2? I am assuming this because unlike CO2 bubbles which tend to grow smaller the higher they climb in the water column (well, that's what happened when I had DIY CO2 all the way at the bottom of this 29 gallon anyway, which made sense because CO2 needs contact with the water to be absorbed) these bubbles are definitely not growing smaller as they rise.
 
No cause for concern, any plant (I hate being so inclusive...MOST plants) will do the same. It will heal itself. You might try kissing it to make it better... ;)
 
Heh, if i thought it would work, I would. I really do love my plants. This is the first planted tank I have ever had and I have never had as much fun with a tank. Thanks for easing my mind!
 
I had a friend come over right after trimming/water change one Sunday and he asked me what the bubbles were. I replied, "My friend, you are watching a plant bleed."
 
96"x24"x24", 1/2" glass, trimless.

Otherwise known as: Effin' huge. It weighs approximately 2700 lbs.
 
Everything is bigger in Texas... :bowing:
 
beviking said:
Everything is bigger in Texas... :bowing:
You bet your behind it is, Mister! Of course, my tank is no indication of that. However, the wife is convinced about the 120 now. All I have to do is scrounge every penny I can for a year or two and start picking up parts on sale...
 
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