I have a 110 gallon planted tank that's 30" high. It was such a struggle to get the plants in. Hubby had to because his arms are a little longer. Most of the pots stick halfway out of the substrate because we just couldn't push it in all the way. Every time I add a plant it's such a hassle. I've tried using tongs, and some plastic claw that I ended up returning to the fish store. Does anyone know the best way to plant so that it's completely in the substrate?
What's the best way to plant in a 30" high tank?
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There's just not an easy way to do it. A stepladder helps. If it's really a huge problem, build up the substrate so the surface is a little nearer the top of the tank. This is not an ideal solution, but it works.
I use the TOM long tongs, although i wish i had gotten the short ones - the longer ones are pretty unruly to work with.
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I was thinking that too...........although it's going to be a very messy job.
A scuba diving midget..??
Drain some water.
Use long (12"-18") tweezers.
That claw thingy that was mentioned.
I use all the above, in addition to keep shirts dry I wear a sleeveless shirt or no shirt at all.
You also mentioned plantings pots. Remove the plants from the pots and rock wool and plant in the substrate just as if it was an outside or houseplant.
I didn't know you had to take it out of the pot. I don't think I'd be able to plant them otherwise.
Well I added more gravel to the tank and what a difference. I can actually reach it and the plants are covered. I lifted a piece of my driftwood out of the water and my little clown loach came sailing out of there. Good thing I had it over the water.
I thought they would do better because I see a lot of roots floating in the water, so I figured they needed to be rooted into the gravel. I have annubias and java fern so maybe I should take some away there?