losthaplot Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Hi all. i have, almost to be had, a few plants in a few cichlid tanks. they are dieing back, just like the last lot did . losing leaves, tips going black. any help would be most welcome. thanks Deb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurohige Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Hi all. i have, almost to be had, a few plants in a few cichlid tanks. they are dieing back, just like the last lot did . losing leaves, tips going black. any help would be most welcome. thanks Deb What plants (species) are you keeping ? And are you dosing any fertilizer ? Being a cichlid tank, does your pH range around 7-8 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japes Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Hi all. i have, almost to be had, a few plants in a few cichlid tanks. they are dieing back, just like the last lot did . losing leaves, tips going black. any help would be most welcome. thanks Deb Lighting? Tank size (height especially)? Plant species? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losthaplot Posted February 15, 2009 Author Share Posted February 15, 2009 Hi all. i have, almost to be had, a few plants in a few cichlid tanks. they are dieing back, just like the last lot did . losing leaves, tips going black. any help would be most welcome. thanks Deb What plants (species) are you keeping ? And are you dosing any fertilizer ? Being a cichlid tank, does your pH range around 7-8 ? the tank is 140 ltrs. it is a pyramid shape so tall. 7.8 ph. Aluminum plant. i don't use fertilizer. i will give it a go. can you all recommend a good one? i have an aquarium fluro light. thankyou Deb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noddy65 Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Hi all. i have, almost to be had, a few plants in a few cichlid tanks. they are dieing back, just like the last lot did . losing leaves, tips going black. any help would be most welcome. thanks Deb What plants (species) are you keeping ? And are you dosing any fertilizer ? Being a cichlid tank, does your pH range around 7-8 ? the tank is 140 ltrs. it is a pyramid shape so tall. 7.8 ph. Aluminum plant. i don't use fertilizer. i will give it a go. can you all recommend a good one? i have an aquarium fluro light. thankyou Deb Theres your problem...Aluminium plant isnt an aquatic plant..some dodgy LFS sell non aquatic plants to put in your tank....when you buy plants for your tank make sure you ask them if its an aquatic plant....Aluminium plants will ALWAYS eventually die underwater...no amount of fertilising or light or ph will make this plant survive underwater....its a bit like putting a palm tree in your tank and expecting it to live, or putting a fish in your back garden and expecting it to do well... . Regards Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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