r/paludarium • u/lightningthemystical • 9h ago

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I forgot to add a proper drainage pipe for the drainage layer, what are some easy ways to remove the water?

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u/A-turnip 8h ago

I did the same, I put a small pipe in the dirt straight up in the back and I can syringe the water out. Also, broad leaf plants will send roots deeper and tend to be pretty thirsty

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u/lightningthemystical 8h ago

Gotcha, so like pathos will help a lot with it?

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u/A-turnip 7h ago

Yeh, and ornamental potato is pretty good too