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04-10-2009, 12:46 AM

Orlando,
I noticed you use mostly stem plants in your tanks, i am assuming some are client tanks. How do you keep the stems looking nice 24/7. Once a month or so i have to drastically cut my stems back the keep the stand healthy and not overgrown. Do you just spend the time and replant the tops each time? Or do you have a technique for keeping the lower ends from becoming unsightly?

Previously i had set-up tanks for other people and i limited my selection to ferns swords and anubias/mosses because i could not think of a way to keep 100+ gallon stem tanks looking good without having the owner complain monthly.

04-10-2009, 12:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
ShaneSmith Guest Posts: n/a	Keeping stems looking nice 24/7 Orlando, I noticed you use mostly stem plants in your tanks, i am assuming some are client tanks. How do you keep the stems looking nice 24/7. Once a month or so i have to drastically cut my stems back the keep the stand healthy and not overgrown. Do you just spend the time and replant the tops each time? Or do you have a technique for keeping the lower ends from becoming unsightly? Previously i had set-up tanks for other people and i limited my selection to ferns swords and anubias/mosses because i could not think of a way to keep 100+ gallon stem tanks looking good without having the owner complain monthly.