Taming Rotala Indica

[cbfreder]

Gents,
I bought rotala a few months ago. It was like $1.50 and a nice red color, so I decided to give it a shot. Needless to say, it's doing really well in my tank. The problem is that, despite almost daily pruning, it turns into a tangled, rooty, bent over mess.

I am about to get rid of it, but I figure I'll give it one more big trimming and one more chance to behave. Do you guys have any tips on keeping it looking sharp? I am mostly looking to prevent the shady center from turning into a terrible leafless blob.

Brandon

 

[midiamin]

Post a pic?

 

[cbfreder]

I have since given the bulk of this plant to a friend. I kept some small clippings which are growing nicely for now. The only part that I am still having trouble with is at kindof a funny angle, so I'd probably have trouble getting a pic.

Anyway, my solution has been to clip off some straight strands and give the rest away