Sewing thread works
Hi, what does one use to tie plants to driftwood? Do we just use rubber bands? Thx
Sewing thread works
Superglue gel. You can even put a dab on the plant and stick it on submerged driftwood/rocks.
I would be very careful with this method. A user here recently had some awful events do to using a toxin and it killing off fish.
Not a way I'd be willing to go and if you do then cure it extra long but not sure how that would work if the plant need to be submerged.
Super glue is what I use.
Mama Bear
I tied Anubias to my driftwood last October and the da*n thing still hasn't rooted! The first time I did it, the thread dissolved within 3 weeks. Then I used dental floss, which works well but the plant does not root.
Superglue is recommended by a number of aquarium experts and local hobbyists have used it to great success. I'm told that it'll work even when the substrate is wet (obviously not submerged at the time). So next time!
Willie
At my age, everything is irritating.
Zip ties work best
i use clear fishing line
"You can't trust water: Even a straight stick turns crooked in it." -W.C.Fields
Make small cuts in wood or seek splits.
-Elliot
I've tried several options and my favourite is rubber bands. Easy to move and stick new plants under, and they are easily removed once the plant has attached.
It sounds scary, but is actually perfectly safe. In fact, I just glued a some more anubias and java fern onto some driftwood yesterday. It forms a skin under water that is broken when you smash it against something, so I dab glue on the plant and stick in on to the driftwood that is still submerged...all of my discus are just fine. Reefers use this method to glue stuff all of the time in tanks loaded with expensive corals and other livestock.
Thanks for the explanation Tex. I had no idea so it's news to me and nice to learn. Thanks for taking the time to kindly explain! Very cool to know. Maybe one of these days I'll try.
+ for superglue. and u dont see no string/rubber band or whatever. gives it a clean look. and superglue is safe. how do u think salt water people stick their corals to rocks? loctite gel is the brand i use from home depot. works like a charm. just lol @ people using threads/fishing lines/rubber bands to tie their plants.