How to Trim Aquarium Plants | Rotala, Ludwigia, Bucephalandra & Cuba Carpet

In this video, we take you step-by-step through trimming a heavily planted ADA 45P aquascaped aquarium. From low carpeting plants, tall stem plants to Bucephalandra epiphytes, we’ll show you the different techniques and tools we use to keep everything healthy and looking its best.

???? Plants featured in this trim:

HC Cuba carpet

Staurogyne repens

Bucephalandra (including variegated & needle leaf buce)

Rotala wallichii

Rotala blood red

Ludwigia palustris green

✂️ Tools used:

ADA Spring Scissors

ADA Wave Scissors

ADA Tweezers

You’ll learn:

How to trim carpeting plants without uprooting them

Shaping midground plants like Staurogyne repens

Managing epiphytes such as Bucephalandra

Replanting stem cuttings for healthy regrowth

Why heavy trims are sometimes necessary and how to help plants bounce back (aquarium fertiliser & lighting tips)

Whether you’re new to aquascaping or experienced with stem-heavy layouts, this guide will help you trim with confidence and keep your aquarium plants thriving.

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