Cheap plants, less nitrate! POTHOS

MikebNJ

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Im using egg crates as my lid. Do I need gravel? If I put the gravel in it will cause my egg crates to flex and bend.

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According to earlier posts, you do not need gravel. You just need to cut the first inch to 2 inches of roots before putting in the water so it helps growth.
 
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I use driftwood stacked against the back wall to create a shelf for the plants while also creating the impression of a riverbank with tree roots going into the water.

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mrrobxc mrrobxc I'm surprise your pothos are in such great shape with that O in there. Tank looks great btw!
 
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mrrobxc mrrobxc I'm surprise your pothos are in such great shape with that O in there. Tank looks great btw!
Thank you. The fish leave the plants alone. I think they know it helps their water. :)
 

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If the tips of my pothos are are turning brown. They are in direct sunlight. Am I water changing too much or is the sun hurting them? Pothos is like my side project.
 
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