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JoebW

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Tank:
"Simple and Clean"

Size:
20 Gallons ~ Long
30 Inches Long x 13 Inches High x 13 Inches Deep

Filter:
ALEAS Power Filter 30 Gallons

Heater:
Top Fin Submersible 100W Heater

Pump:
Aqueon Circulation Pump 500

Light:
Single Clamp Lamp
Bulb ~ 5000k 23W

Fauna:
Farlowella x1
Red Wag Platy x 1

Flora:
Sword Baby x1
Java Farn Plantlets x2

Accessories:
Black Aquarium Gravel
Aqurium Versa Top ~ Glass
 

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Love it mate. Ironically this is one of the best setups I've seen. It's so simple and clean like you say. :)
Of course the fish would appreciate more plants and stuff ;) .
 
Right on! As soon as I get a layout as to what I need to get started. I need a background, more plants, and fish! :)
 
Nice set-up joe... Now for filling it! :hey:
 
Update-
Got black background! Will post pics soon!
 
Pics :)
 

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Is The Plant dying?
The background looks great btw.
 
Yea it's becoming more and more transparent and fragile :(
 
Do you know why?
At a guess, I would say that the lighting looks pretty average so that could be its problem.
 
Amazon swords are heavy root feeders - you have just plain gravel, right?  There's your issue.  I have low light and my amazon is fine, as long as it can feed from the roots.  Also, the OLD leaves generally will melt back.  But, new leaves should replace them.   
 
When you bought this plant (got this plant) was it submerged or was it grown in the air?
 
Ok.  The issue is probably that its struggling to get the nutrients it needs from the substrate.  A root tab should do the trick.   The problem for your tank is that it is too "clean".  There isn't much for the plant to use for nutrients.  Add the root tab near the plant, and it should perk up in a few days.
 
Ahh okay, that would make a lot of sense. I actually thought they were leaf feeders. But the moly and platy Aren't producing much anyway.
 
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