subwassertang

**Cmlee** · 13th Jan 2015, 23:30

how to grow subwassertang into this shape?

**mUAr_cHEe** · 14th Jan 2015, 08:39

I can imagine trimming is the only way to do it.

**Cmlee** · 14th Jan 2015, 10:45

Do I tie a few pieces of this plant to a rock to start ?

**mUAr_cHEe** · 14th Jan 2015, 10:49

According to Google, yes. Get Porous rocks so that the roots have something to grip on but I think wood might be a better choice.

**bennyc** · 14th Jan 2015, 13:36

sorry to contradict you, muar chee bro.

subwassertang is also called german seaweed. My experience, it does not grow roots. Tie it to a rock, wait for it to grow bigger in mass and then re-tie it to form a ball. if you have much to start with, just wrap and tie it. you will have to trim it, if you desire a perfect ball form.

Mini pelia looks nicer for myself, but it is much more difficult to grow.

**mUAr_cHEe** · 14th Jan 2015, 13:54

Originally Posted by bennyc

sorry to contradict you, muar chee bro.

Nothing to be sorry. I guess I read wrong and it would be better to be corrected! Rather than Cmlee to follow the wrong advice.

**Cmlee** · 14th Jan 2015, 14:27

How do you go about wrapping it using strings? I read they can be easily torn apart and mess up the tank. So got to be extra careful before getting some

**bennyc** · 14th Jan 2015, 14:33

As your planted experience grows, your tying skill become better and better.

Usually a tie a knot with the rock, then put the plants on top and circle the string around.