Water Bamboo!

[severina]

The tittle says it all. I've already cleaned out my 25 gallon with bleach and everything, and I was thinking of starting a planted tank for my upcoming female bettas, using water bamboo like they would have in the wild. So does anyone else have this in their betta tanks? Is it easy for a first time planter? I think it would look fantastic when its fully done

 

[Amerce]

Nice idea I've never thought of using bamboo in a tank, where would you buy it from ?

 

[liz2]

I got bamboo just stuck in a vase...but wouldnt it hurt the betta? if you put it in with him?

 

[Bloo]

I don't think it could survive fully submerged for a long time. It would probably live 1 to 2 months underwater, then it starts to rot --- not good for betta or any other fish for that matter. The bamboo you see in the wild have only their lower parts submerged.

You're absolutely right
But for those looking for it - just go to your local garden centre or B&Q. Cheap as chips they are.

 

[severina]

It wouldn't be fully submerged...and I'm not thinking of regular bamboo. But I should research how deep the water its in can be. Since its a 25 gal...maybe I could only fill it halfway up...

But...this is going to be alot of planning to make it work.

 

[MishyTheFishBreeder]

I have seen peopel that have had huge water bamboos put into there tanks and they have lasted over a year so if you can find a big one it should last.