I was transplanting one of my E. Opacus and noticed some of the roots black. They were not rotten or mushy but rather hard like wire. Unsure if i should have trimmed them or left them (for now i left them); I presume (perhaps incorrectly) this is due to anaerobic activity in the other aquarium but unclear if this is bad for the plant or i should remove them if they are not rotten.
Black roots - what to do ?
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While not bad advice it is not one easily executed as one has to dig the plant up (or at least the roots) to 'watch' them. As it turns out i will be moving in 6 to 10 weeks and at that point i will check it again (and take pictures). The plant is not one that loves to be disturb and my intention was to move this aquarium (a 10) by removing the water and then setting it on a board to carry it to the car and into eventually into the new residence but digging around the plant will still be feasible. I'll have to leave a little water in the aquarium given the large number of shrimps and similar that will want to resist being moved.
I realize the roots will be buried, unless it was an epiphyte, but there is no other way. You either cut them now or check every so often by pulling it up.
I'm a believer in if it ain't broke, don't fix it. If your plant is growing well, then don't worry about the roots.
I'm a believer in if it ain't broke, don't fix it. If your plant is growing well, then don't worry about the roots.