- 1). Clean a small container suitable for potting your aquarium plant. Any container that is not toxic to the fish can be used. Small plastic yogurt containers or often used. The container does not need drainage holes like most flower pots because the soil will float out of any holes in the container. The container should be short enough so it does not stand above the current level of the aquarium gravel.
- 2). Mix water with organic potting soil until the potting soil is the consistency of stiff dough. Place enough of the potting soil and water mixture into the container until the container is two-thirds full. The potting soil should be firmly in place, so press the damp soil with your fingers to force it into place if necessary.
- 3). Push a hole with your finger into the potting soil held in the container that is large enough to accommodate the root system of the plant.
- 4). Place the plant into the planting hole and carefully close the soil around the root system using your fingers. Firm the soil around the roots so the plant will grow in the right direction once it is submerged.
- 5). Add aquarium gravel to the top one-third of the container to hold the soil in place so it cannot float from the container and cloud the water.
- 6). Submerge the container with the soil, plant and gravel into a sink or other container filled with water before placing the container in the aquarium. This is to test the container to be sure the soil does not float through the gravel and remove any loose potting soil.
- 7). Place the container into the aquarium. Carefully bury the container in the aquarium gravel to give the plant and aquarium a natural appearance.
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