Aquarium Plants?

Question

I just bought 3 amazon sword plants today for my 38 gallon tank.
I was wondering if i should take them out of their pots or leave them inside them, because i just saw one of my plants uproot themselves from the pot. But I took the time to take it back down and cover the roots with my gravel.

I was also wondering how long till they recover from their trip and when will they start growng.

Things of using:
Kent Freshwater Formula (Food)
79-82 temp
Lots of fish with it
High CO2
Moderate Oxygen
Moderate Light
Near Sun

Answer 1

The Amazon Sword Plant, Echinodorus amazonicus, is a Rosette plant that is very popular with aquarium hobbyists. They are capable of reaching approximately 20 inches in height under proper water conditions and has short rhizomes, numerous lance shaped leaves that are pale to dark green with sharply pointed tips, and fairly short stems. It is an amphibious plant that will grow either partially or fully submersed.

For the most beautiful Amazon Sword Plants, a loose substrate and an iron-rich fertilizer must be used. They require at least 2 watts per gallon of full spectrum lighting (5000-7000K). The aquarium temperature should be from 72°-82°F, with an alkalinity of 3 to 8 dKH and a pH of 6.5-7.5. Propagation is by adventitious plants on the covered peduncles.

You should take the plant out of the pot and plant them, sure.

:-)

Answer 2

I would suggest you remove all of them from their pots. They will be able to grow much better roots that way and proper roots are key to good growth in rooted plants. Out of the pots you should see them recover and start to grow in about a week. Better growth will begin once they have adequate roots.

MM

Answer 3

swords will grow fine out of the pots -- you shouldn't have much of a problem growing them at all --

when you buy plants they are somewhere between dormant and nearly dead so don't expect them to be happy growers from the start. usually within the first month they will pick up but you might lose a good portion of the plant in that month.

Answer 4

You should take them out of their pots. That way they have room for their roots to grow.

~ZTM