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28-08-2005, 10:06 AM

wrote:
Thanks, is there really any reason to plant it in gravel / aquatic
soil? Would the plants continue to grow roots if I use a ring to sink
it down barerooted? or would the real problem is the fish eating the
roots?

Swordplants are heavy root feeders. They do not grow nearly as well
barerooted as they do planted in aquatic soil or gravel. Planting
medium with iron is best - something like Flourite or Eco Complete. You
can also find laterite tablets or powdered laterite to add to gravel.

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