Has anyone tried potho filter

**toshinobu** · 22nd Jan 2015, 12:25

Hello,

I am just wondering if anyone has tried this?? The theory behind it seems to make sense. I wonder if anyone has tried it and see how the result is. I am considering get a cheap HOB and just put some bio media or rocks in just to plant these suckers, or just let it hang on the back of the aquarium and let the roots dangle into the water.. Let me know please. Thanks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtfgyJqJB3M

**zonkkie** · 22nd Jan 2015, 13:16

Quite common. We call it money plants here. Some people use pamdan. Just let the roots submerge in water.

**toshinobu** · 22nd Jan 2015, 14:00

Originally Posted by zonkkie

Quite common. We call it money plants here. Some people use pamdan. Just let the roots submerge in water.

May I ask works well? Nitrate came down significantly?

**zonkkie** · 22nd Jan 2015, 14:27

I didn't manage to do a before and after experiment. The roots also take some time to convert to submerge form which I believe makes them more effective in removing nitrates. You can see from my pic below.. those on the left are newly added and those on the right have been added a while. Nitrates in my tank are consistently low though < 10ppm.

**toshinobu** · 22nd Jan 2015, 14:39

Thank You Sir

**bryan** · 22nd Jan 2015, 15:50

Google for 'Riparium plants'. Some aquatic plants can also be grown this way. What's even more cool is that they will flower if grown above water.

**CCT** · 22nd Jan 2015, 21:00

This can put in african cichlids or tiger bard tank?

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**toshinobu** · 22nd Jan 2015, 21:22

Originally Posted by zonkkie

I didn't manage to do a before and after experiment. The roots also take some time to convert to submerge form which I believe makes them more effective in removing nitrates. You can see from my pic below.. those on the left are newly added and those on the right have been added a while. Nitrates in my tank are consistently low though < 10ppm.

By the way, that is a beautiful discus tank. I envy you.

**Ipit** · 29th Jan 2015, 21:05

The plant sap is something you have to watch for:

Be careful if you have kids or pets as the plant is poisonous when ingested. The sap can also cause skin irritation for people with sensitive skin.
https://sg.homes.oradan.com/articles...our-indoor-air

The plant is listed as “toxic to cats, toxic to dogs” by the ASPCA, because of the presence of insoluble raphides. Care should be taken to ensure the plant is not consumed by house pets or children. Symptoms may include oral irritation, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing.
https://kwgls.wordpress.com/tag/house-plants/