Plant Leaves Discoloured

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I have a 54L tank with 2X anubias and 1X java fern both tied with thread to rocks/wood, as well as one water sprite (floating) and some neon tetra & corydoras. I added the plants a few weeks ago and have since noticed the leaves becoming quite discoloured (dark spots) especially on the java fern. As I am fairly new to this I was wondering if this is normal or if I need to do something differently?
I use a fertiliser that I add once per week (EasyLife Pro Fito), and also add liquid carbon once per day (EasyCarbo).
 

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The brown stuff is just algae. When the water sprite grows and spreads it will reduce the algae.

I wouldn't add carbon. There is heaps in the atmosphere (carbon dioxide) and you don't need it for those plants.

You need a picture or something on the back of the tank to make the fish feel more secure. You can buy pictures from pet shops or use a plastic rubbish bin liner, a bit of coloured card or even a newspaper. Just sticky tape it to the outside on the back of the tank.
 

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