Cutting Anubias Nana rhizome - toxic for zebs?

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Cutting Anubias Nana rhizome - toxic for zebs?

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Hi,

I've heard and read that cutting the anubias nana rhizome, or actually pretty much any part of it, releases a toxic substance. This substance may be toxic to shrimp and other inverts. Some people say this is a myth.

Even though I do have red cherry shrimp with my zebras, my main concern is if it would be toxic to zebras.

Has anyone had firsthand experience with this?

Thanks!
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I've never heard of this. I cut my small Anubias nana 'petite' all the time in my old tank with my zebras and had no ill effects.
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mistern2005 wrote:I've never heard of this. I cut my small Anubias nana 'petite' all the time in my old tank with my zebras and had no ill effects.
Thanks for replying!
I just got a big bunch of Anubias nana 'petite' which I can probably cut into a few separate rhizomes. I've got some other anubias gold/yellow variant that has the ugly green spot algae which really want to trim off.
This is good to know. :D

As for the toxicity information, I read it here, close to the end: http://www.planetinverts.com/breeding%2 ... nshin.html
I was referred to that link from here: http://www.aquaticplantcentral.com/foru ... ubias.html which also has some good info on getting more growth out of your anubias nana.
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