If you had the tank less than a month it is not fully cycled.
Plants need nutrients and Co2. Are there adequate nutrients and co2 in the tank?
What are your water parameters?
Alternative-Trash583 on
I think it’s normal when it’s a new tank, it takes a bit for the plants to get new roots and you will lose some, I would take out the dead plants
Tmoney21132 on
Mine did the same thing. It could either be lack of nutrients or it’s just cycling. You’re gonna have to give it some time.
ChicagoKidPTC on
That El Niño fern will grow in no time.No CO2? no problem! Try Moneywort, Cryptocoryne, Anubias, Java Fern, Wisteria, Hygrophila, Duckweed or even Water Sprites.
chriscjj on
You should cut out all the dead parts, they mess up the water and it will allow the plant to use its energy to focus on new growth
Howdy132 on
yeah thats normal. cut them low have them regrow. i mean all the leaves on the swords. the java fern looked alright but u may do well to cut that down too. like down to 2 inches and itl just be the stocks from the stems. itl grow new leaves
SadiRyzer2 on
Mark?
Ylenol2119 on
Leave the plants they will regrow
turbothot32 on
Cut the dead leaves off should be fine. Make sure the epiphytes don’t have their rhizomes covered in soil. Dead one looks like maybe it was a java fern?
Look like your java fern (if I’m not wrong) is suffocating. Most ferns you should not plunge all roots deep into substrate, just pull them out, tight or glue on rock or wood.
Arthur_Travis19 on
Those ferns don’t like being submerged, they’ll rot which is ironic being underwater regardless. Pickup some fertilizer for the plants (aquarium safe of course). How long is your light on? You may want to increase the duration.
georgedupree on
It’s called melt, so long as the roots aren’t rotting you’re fine my brother in plants.
EvLokadottr on
Did you put in any ferts or root tabs? And what kind of plants are those? If they are a kind of java fern with a rhyzome, the rhyzome needs to be out pf the soil. If it is a sword of some kind, root tabsm that one in the corner is a goner, pretty sure.
Mortifire on
You have to remember that if you bought plants online, they did not arrive in water because they were not grown in water before being sold. So plants rotting away at first is normal until they get accustomed to being in the water. Just cut off the dead leaves and be patient. They will come back.
gaywitch98 on
1. Take out the dead leaves and cut off any dead parts.
2. Test your water with an API Freshwater Master Test Kit (100% worth the price, it will last you until the kit expires and is the most accurate testing method)
3. Perform water changes when necessary. That would be if your ammonia is above 4ppm.
4. Get a full spectrum aquarium grow light.
5. Get root tabs and a liquid micronutrient supplement if your soil isn’t aqua soil.
The plants should be okay as long as the roots are okay. With the anubias (short ones in the front/middle) make sure their rhizomes are not buried. It seems they might be with the yellowing of the lower stem.
Something I would recommend to cycle your tank a little faster is Fritz TurboStart. It cycled a 55 gallon I used to have in 2 weeks with minimal ammonia and nitrite spikes. I waited like 2 months because I was scared it hadn’t even started cycling but it didn’t change at all except for nitrates which it’s obviously normal!
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If you had the tank less than a month it is not fully cycled.
Plants need nutrients and Co2. Are there adequate nutrients and co2 in the tank?
What are your water parameters?
I think it’s normal when it’s a new tank, it takes a bit for the plants to get new roots and you will lose some, I would take out the dead plants
Mine did the same thing. It could either be lack of nutrients or it’s just cycling. You’re gonna have to give it some time.
That El Niño fern will grow in no time.No CO2? no problem! Try Moneywort, Cryptocoryne, Anubias, Java Fern, Wisteria, Hygrophila, Duckweed or even Water Sprites.
You should cut out all the dead parts, they mess up the water and it will allow the plant to use its energy to focus on new growth
yeah thats normal. cut them low have them regrow. i mean all the leaves on the swords. the java fern looked alright but u may do well to cut that down too. like down to 2 inches and itl just be the stocks from the stems. itl grow new leaves
Mark?
Leave the plants they will regrow
Cut the dead leaves off should be fine. Make sure the epiphytes don’t have their rhizomes covered in soil. Dead one looks like maybe it was a java fern?
https://preview.redd.it/is7kcvvuo6jg1.jpeg?width=1848&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3493a67b29d8d4a328557ab17c2a31b0444d51e5
Look like your java fern (if I’m not wrong) is suffocating. Most ferns you should not plunge all roots deep into substrate, just pull them out, tight or glue on rock or wood.
Those ferns don’t like being submerged, they’ll rot which is ironic being underwater regardless. Pickup some fertilizer for the plants (aquarium safe of course). How long is your light on? You may want to increase the duration.
It’s called melt, so long as the roots aren’t rotting you’re fine my brother in plants.
Did you put in any ferts or root tabs? And what kind of plants are those? If they are a kind of java fern with a rhyzome, the rhyzome needs to be out pf the soil. If it is a sword of some kind, root tabsm that one in the corner is a goner, pretty sure.
You have to remember that if you bought plants online, they did not arrive in water because they were not grown in water before being sold. So plants rotting away at first is normal until they get accustomed to being in the water. Just cut off the dead leaves and be patient. They will come back.
1. Take out the dead leaves and cut off any dead parts.
2. Test your water with an API Freshwater Master Test Kit (100% worth the price, it will last you until the kit expires and is the most accurate testing method)
3. Perform water changes when necessary. That would be if your ammonia is above 4ppm.
4. Get a full spectrum aquarium grow light.
5. Get root tabs and a liquid micronutrient supplement if your soil isn’t aqua soil.
The plants should be okay as long as the roots are okay. With the anubias (short ones in the front/middle) make sure their rhizomes are not buried. It seems they might be with the yellowing of the lower stem.
Something I would recommend to cycle your tank a little faster is Fritz TurboStart. It cycled a 55 gallon I used to have in 2 weeks with minimal ammonia and nitrite spikes. I waited like 2 months because I was scared it hadn’t even started cycling but it didn’t change at all except for nitrates which it’s obviously normal!