I was wondering, anyone use bamboom plants in their tanks? Are they safe to put in?

some people use lucky bamboo in tanks.
They are really a terrestrial plant that likes to have its roots wet. They will do ok in a tank if the leaves are above water and after around 18 months they will start to yellow and die, as they need the nutrients of the soil then to survive.

Sandy, if you give them root tab ferts (and their leaves are above water of course), can't they live longer?

Its not something ive tried Kissy. I wouldnt put them in a tank anyway, its what ive read about them.

Id go with the fake stuff. I got a big chunk of artificial bamboo and seperated it. Looks beautiful and you never have to replace it.

i just wanted to say that no offence but im pretty sure your wrong about them dying after 17? monthes and about them needing soil. i have lucky bamboo(not in my fish tank) and all it has is a pot and some rocks in the pot i water it when it needs watered and i have had it for about 3 years i have never given it any plant food or anything but a fish tank might over water it (i only water mine about once every 3 weeks so it could die from too much water.(i actually water all my smaller plants with water from the fish tank unless i am giving the fish meds of course and the plants grow bigger and healthier so i dont about whether it would over water, you would have to ask a plant specialist about that but i know the fish water itself would not hurt the plant. hope i helped.

The bamboo will drown if the leaves are submerged. Having bamboo in your tank if the leaves go out the top wouldnt be a problem but most peoples tanks are too big or have lids. I have bamboo in vases all over but only the roots are submerged.

I think what Sandy meant was that Lucky Bamboo is fine in tanks, but terrestrial bamboo (dracaena) needs soil and not nearly as much water.

I think the Bamboo looks awesome in tanks, But I think I'd go with Erin's plan and stick with the fake stuff. I have lucky bamboo plants in the house but never really thought much of putting them in the tank.

I also have a problem with that comment, I've had 5 strands of lucky bamboo submerged in my tank for 6 years and it's enormous. It is true that the leaves should be above water, but some sprout underwater, I just leave it to grow until it gets above water or is tall enough, then cut it near the base of that stem and it will grow roots in the right conditions and grow into another plant. Although it sometimes fails, some grow into another big plant.