I started a planted tank for the first time.

[convict360]

LFS sold me potted plants and I couldn't get the stone wool off completely so I planted with them on it. Honestly its a good amount. Is it bad for a tank Im planning on putting fish in soon? Is there a proper or really good method for removing it? Should I pull the plants up and replant them after removing them? Please let me know what your opinions are. Im a huge rookie when it comes to plants. I didn't do as much research as I should have but the damage is already done. LEt me know what you guys think. Thanks.

I would make the effort going forward to remove the wool, it is saturated in fertiliser; and isn't something i like in my tanks.

To remove it, gently peel away at the wool, then tweezer away from roots. It's advisable for quite a few plants to then cut back the roots to an inch or so, this makes it easier to plant and encourages growth.

 

[Thyroyalgeek]

I've got some Ludwigia, grasses, and penny worth which are doing great considering I've got bad lighting and don't fertilize. The ludwigia is in constant need of a trim it grows so fast.