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    Question Can the roots of frogbits be trimmed?

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    Hi fellows. I'm transferring a bunch of frogbits from an old, dirty tank to a new one. Their roots have grown long & accumulated/trapped a lot of grime from the old tank. Instead of washing the roots, may I trim them (& will they grown back)? If so, till how short may I trim the roots?

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    Re: Can the roots of frogbits be trimmed?

    Quote Originally Posted by ralliart12 View Post
    If so, till how short may I trim the roots?
    2~3 inches
    I'm back & keeping 'em fingers wet,
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    Bro...frog bits roots looks Abit messy somehow will also block the views.

    Try putting mini Lettuces instead...
    Short roots and they look nicer...

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    Re: Can the roots of frogbits be trimmed?

    Bro,

    Of course the roots can be trimmed. I have trimmed mine every 2 to 3 weeks.

    I trimmed till it is 1.5 to 2 inche.

    It will grow back very fast if your tank's water condition is good.

    Ken

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    Question Re: Can the roots of frogbits be trimmed?

    Quote Originally Posted by RonWill View Post
    2~3 inches
    Thank you for your quick response

    Quote Originally Posted by newlife View Post
    Bro...frog bits roots looks Abit messy somehow will also block the views...
    Actually I find FrogBits look nice, i.e. because their leaves are not so small & they do not spam themselves. But I understand the "block-the-view" aspect, i.e. their leaves are flat against the water surface.

    Quote Originally Posted by newlife View Post
    ...Try putting mini Lettuces instead...
    Short roots and they look nicer...
    I don't mind trying; but does mini lettuce have a reputation for attracting (flying) insects?

    Quote Originally Posted by newlife View Post
    ...If you want...pm me...I can give it to you free...
    That's a wonderful gesture of you. I only saw mini lettuce being sold at one LFS in the West, & even that shop has moved. May I know how I can collect from you?

    Quote Originally Posted by ken1971 View Post
    Bro,

    Of course the roots can be trimmed. I have trimmed mine every 2 to 3 weeks.

    I trimmed till it is 1.5 to 2 inche.

    It will grow back very fast if your tank's water condition is good.

    Ken
    I took out my frogbits & collect them in a container of "clean" (not dechlorinated) water for a couple of days before migrating them into the destination tank. For some reasons, all the longer, brown roots dropped off by themselves, leaving the short ones intact.

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