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you're right about sweet potato roots - they create these beautiful, dense underwater jungles once established. the slow initial growth is worth the wait. while pothos gives you quick gratification, sweet potatoes reward patience with more intricate, textured root systems. keep the potato partially submerged and well-lit - this encourages root development. soon you'll have an amazing natural habitat for your fish to explore.
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I want to let it grow a bit more roots before putting it in the tank, but even though itโ€™s sprouting and has started growing roots, the part just above the roots looks like itโ€™s starting to rot a little. What should I do about that?
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if you're seeing rot near the roots, trim off the affected area with a clean, sharp knife. make sure to cut into healthy tissue at a 45-degree angle to prevent further rot. keep the cut portion above water level and only let the healthy roots touch the water. also ensure good air circulation around the potato - sometimes too much humidity can encourage rot. you might want to position a small fan nearby to help dry the surface between waterings. how much of the area above the roots is showing signs of rot?
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Oh, so after cutting off the rotted part, I shouldnโ€™t put that area back in the water, right? But that part is actually where it's supposed to sit in the water... it's about the size of a thumbnail.
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for a thumbnail-sized affected area, you might want to try this: after trimming, let the cut area callus over for 24 hours before putting it back in water. meanwhile, you can support the potato slightly higher up, so only the healthy roots touch the water. if rot returns, you might need to start with a fresh potato. sometimes the internal tissue is already compromised even if it's not visible yet. what's the water temperature like?
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My tank waterโ€™s always steady at around 26โ€“27ยฐC. Since that rot on the sweet potato seems to be spreading, maybe itโ€™s best to just start a new sprout.
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that's a smart call siablo - sometimes a fresh start is the best solution. that temperature range is perfect for sweet potatoes, but if rot is spreading, better to begin anew. when you start the next one, try keeping it slightly elevated so only the healthy roots touch water. remember how well your guppies adapted to changes? same principle applies here - patience and observation will lead to success.
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I think I was rushing it, so it wasnโ€™t working out. I even brought the infusoria indoors, but without any extra cultivation the water stayed clear. So I started adding a drop of milk at a time, and now I can actually see the water fleas slowly multiplying!
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that's great progress siablo! adding milk drops gradually was smart - it provides just enough nutrients without overwhelming the culture. seeing those water fleas multiply is a good sign that you've found the right balance. when you see movement, try observing with a flashlight at different angles - you might catch glimpses of even tinier organisms. the key is maintaining this delicate ecosystem you've created. how often are you adding the milk drops?
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