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Tropical Fish Keeping Help and Advice => Fish Tank Plant Advice => Topic started by: fcmf on April 15, 2023, 08:38:33 AM

Title: Name of protective material around base of plants
Post by: fcmf on April 15, 2023, 08:38:33 AM

Does anyone know what that white strip of protective material is that is wrapped around the base of a bunch of plants to protect them from the metal plant weight wrapped around it?  NB. It's not the rockwool that is around the base of potted plants. 
[When rolled out, it's ideally sized, and much better than filter wool, for blocking the gaps between the back of the filter and the tank wall - but it would be helpful to know what it's called.]  Thanks.

Edited 17/04/23 to add: @Hampalong or @Matt - you two might be best-placed to help.

Title: Re: Name of protective material around base of plants
Post by: Matt on April 18, 2023, 05:39:25 AM

Been a while since I’ve bought new plants actually! But my guess would be filter floss?

Title: Re: Name of protective material around base of plants
Post by: fcmf on April 18, 2023, 12:46:27 PM

You're a star, @Matt - that's the very stuff. Now that I know what it's called, I'll order some so that I can ensure any gaps around the main tank's filter are 'sealed' in prep for when the embers are moved in. Thanks.  :cheers: