betta fish bamboo question

[laurenmekal]

as you can see in the picture i have a piece of potted bamboo that ive had for a long time. the pot is filled with rocks and styrofoam. would i be able to put this bamboo in my tank with my girl? either put the whole pot in (after cleaning it obviously) or i could take it out of the pot and attempt to plant it / find a new option. any opinions on this?

[ChoclateBetta]

It could grow bare root but it would have to have leaves in air.

[laurenmekal]

hmmm, even the ones that grow at the very bottom of the stem? or would i have to somehow attach it to the top of the tank?

[ChoclateBetta]

I grow mine out of the lid check my Albums.

[laurenmekal]

ahhh okay, so you just have it right next to the filter. do you have it attached in any way? or should it just sit there?

[ChoclateBetta]

It sits there. If you cut off a small stem you can grow it in the filter.

[laurenmekal]

i took the bamboo out of the little pot it was in, there is a clear jelly like substance covering the roots. is that normal / safe for my betta tank? i washed most of it off but i wanna make sure thats not gonna kill her or anything

[ChoclateBetta]

I would place the plant in a thing of clean water for a bit.

[laurenmekal]

okay, thanks! how long do you suggest?

[ChoclateBetta]

I would go for a week to be safe. I am doing that with my Kyoto.