plant weights

[frnchjeep]

What is a good way to keep plants down? I have a 55 that I try to keep plants in, but my TF barbs keep ripping them up. I was thinking about fishing weights, but was unsure about health issues from the lead. Any suggestions?

 

[WyldFya]

What kind of plants are we talking about? I personally would not consider tinfoils a good planted tank inhabitant.

 

[frnchjeep]

It's just some clumps of grass. I'm not trying to go for a crazy planted setup. I just want a little green in the tank, but I don't like fake plants.

 

[WyldFya]

Grasses are a definitely no no with large barbs. Try some java fern, or amazon swords, they will do much better.

 

[frnchjeep]

cool, I'll give it a shot. thanks!

 

[mgamer20o0]

you could also build up around them in hopes to keep them out.