Moronic Question About Root Tabs

Hi,
Question about root tabs.
I read I need root tabs for my Dwarf Sag and Pennywort (Baby Tears)
because the hornwort is consumimg almost all of Flourish Liquid fert.
Thing is my tank is 60 Gal and my hands can barely reach bottom (stretching).
Do the tabs have to be buried in substrate
or can they be dropped in and just drift to the bottom?

 

Just push them in under the substrate near the root system

 

That's what the long tweezers are for. But yea if they aren't into the substrate they just dissolve into the water column.

 

It won't really do much if it just rests on the substrate, I think all the roots would get is bits that fall into the gravel if the tab falls apart.
My grandfather has shorter arms, so he an old pvc pipe to push things down when he can't reach.
Also just throwing this out there, you live in the same city as me so feel free to contact me for any help you may need.

 

These are great tools to have on hand for such things.
Jeeco Aquarium Scissor Tweezers Spatula Tool - 4 in 1 Stainless Steel Aquatic Plants Aquascaping Tools Set for Fish Starter Kits & Aquariums Tank

 

It won't really do much if it just rests on the substrate, I think all the roots would get is bits that fall into the gravel if the tab falls apart.
My grandfather has shorter arms, so he an old pvc pipe to push things down when he can't reach.
Also just throwing this out there, you live in the same city as me so feel free to contact me for any help you may need.

That sounds good. Thanks.
And you live in the same city as me, I don't live in the same one as you......

 

I don't follow? Doesn't your profile say Colorado Springs?

 

I don't follow? Doesn't your profile say Colorado Springs?

I think he’s being funny, you live where he lives, he doesn’t live where you live. Lol

 

I don't follow? Doesn't your profile say Colorado Springs?

He is making a joke lol

 

It won't really do much if it just rests on the substrate, I think all the roots would get is bits that fall into the gravel if the tab falls apart.
My grandfather has shorter arms, so he an old pvc pipe to push things down when he can't reach.
Also just throwing this out there, you live in the same city as me so feel free to contact me for any help you may need.

You are awesome!

 

I think he’s being funny, you live where he lives, he doesn’t live where you live. Lol

He is making a joke lol

Oh, ok. That's awkward

 

But whether I got the joke or not, I'm still willing to help if you need it. Assuming I can get my parents to be comfortable with it, and you'd be comfortable with it.

 

But whether I got the joke or not, I'm still willing to help if you need it. Assuming I can get my parents to be comfortable with it, and you'd be comfortable with it.

I'm older so I may understand your parents. Right here on fishlore will do.
Thanks