Re: Anubias to driftwood ?

[Michi Henning]

"DEAN & MELISSA WILLIAMS" > wrote in message
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> Hi from downunder
> How do you attach Anubias to driftwood ?
> I have tried fishing line but it became loose before the roots take hold
> any advice welcome.

I use the lead wire that you get when you buy plants. One or two pieces
over the rhizome and part of the roots are enough to keep the plant
weighted down until it has attached itself. And the lead wire is easy
to remove once that has happened.

Cheers,

Michi.
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ZeroC, Inc. http://www.zeroc.com

[JazzyB]

Fishing line works for me. :) Just make sure you tie a knot so that it is
fastened securely.
"Michi Henning" > wrote in message
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> "DEAN & MELISSA WILLIAMS" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Hi from downunder
> > How do you attach Anubias to driftwood ?
> > I have tried fishing line but it became loose before the roots take
hold
> > any advice welcome.
>
> I use the lead wire that you get when you buy plants. One or two pieces
> over the rhizome and part of the roots are enough to keep the plant
> weighted down until it has attached itself. And the lead wire is easy
> to remove once that has happened.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Michi.
> --
> Michi Henning Ph: +61 4 1118-2700
> ZeroC, Inc. http://www.zeroc.com
>

[Michi Henning]

"JazzyB" <jazzybjazzy KILL SPAM @hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Fishing line works for me. :) Just make sure you tie a knot so that it is
> fastened securely.

Yes, but it's a bitch to tie knots into because it's thin (or stiff, if
thicker),
and slippery. Cotton thread is a good alternative (the rough kind that you
use for cooking, to roasts together). Thick and pliable enough to easily
handle and tie up, and you don't even have to remove it because it rots
away after a few months.

Cheers,

Michi.

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Michi Henning Ph: +61 4 1118-2700
ZeroC, Inc. http://www.zeroc.com

[Grae]

I agree with the post above me.I steal wifes black cotton thread from her
sewing kit and gently tie it down.Just done tell her.It also looks like root
and doesnt stand out( use black) Its also good to see another downunder on
her.Im in Perth.
"Michi Henning" > wrote in message
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> "JazzyB" <jazzybjazzy KILL SPAM @hotmail.com> wrote in message
> ...
> > Fishing line works for me. :) Just make sure you tie a knot so that it
is
> > fastened securely.
>
> Yes, but it's a bitch to tie knots into because it's thin (or stiff, if
> thicker),
> and slippery. Cotton thread is a good alternative (the rough kind that you
> use for cooking, to roasts together). Thick and pliable enough to easily
> handle and tie up, and you don't even have to remove it because it rots
> away after a few months.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Michi.
>
> --
> Michi Henning Ph: +61 4 1118-2700
> ZeroC, Inc. http://www.zeroc.com
>

[Steve]

I've successfully used sewing thread.
Steve

JazzyB wrote:
> Fishing line works for me. :) Just make sure you tie a knot so that it is
> fastened securely.
> "Michi Henning" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>>"DEAN & MELISSA WILLIAMS" > wrote in message
...
>>
>>>Hi from downunder
>>>How do you attach Anubias to driftwood ?
>>> I have tried fishing line but it became loose before the roots take
>
> hold
>
>>>any advice welcome.
>>
>>I use the lead wire that you get when you buy plants. One or two pieces
>>over the rhizome and part of the roots are enough to keep the plant
>>weighted down until it has attached itself. And the lead wire is easy
>>to remove once that has happened.
>>
>>Cheers,
>>
>>Michi.
>>--
>>Michi Henning Ph: +61 4 1118-2700
>>ZeroC, Inc. http://www.zeroc.com
>>
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>
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