On Sat, 06 May 2006 14:31:48 GMT, Suzie-Q
wrote:

Once I get my 55-gal aquarium going I'd like to completely "disassemble"
and clean the old aquarium. I've learned from you folks that I have way
too much gravel in there, and I think that's contributing to the muck that
accumulates on the bottom of the aquarium. So my primary purpose will be
to remove some of the gravel. Everything will be thoroughly cleaned and
then about half of the gravel will be replaced.

My only dilemma is that I have two healthy, live plants growing in that
aquarium. One is some sort of sword. The other is something I grew from
a seed/bulb that I bought at Wal-Mart. I don't know what it's called.

Anyway, is this a bad idea? Will I be able to save the plant to put into
the old aquarium once it has been cleaned?

Thanks,


You should be able to safe the plants with no problem.

The bulbs you got were either a water lily or an aponogeton. Google
search for images brings up lots of pictures.