Java Fern Help

[gt568]

Any idea what is causing this?

 

[madgap]

It may be just the flash, but it does look rather bright for a java fern.

 

[gt568]

The flash was only on for the third one, I think it is more a case of cheapish camera. I was refering to the browning of the leaves.

 

[madgap]

The flash was only on for the third one, I think it is more a case of cheapish camera. I was refering to the browning of the leaves.

Yes, I know what you are refaring to. I am of the opinion that it is far too bright for a java fern in your tank. It is likely that I am wrong. But I've kept these ferns for a long time with floating plants which subdue the light.

 

[gt568]

The flash was only on for the third one, I think it is more a case of cheapish camera. I was refering to the browning of the leaves.

Yes, I know what you are refaring to. I am of the opinion that it is far too bright for a java fern in your tank. It is likely that I am wrong. But I've kept these ferns for a long time with floating plants which subdue the light.

I'm only on about 1.1wpg at the mo.

 

[madgap]

Anyone else have any clues? I am most probably wrong.

 

[piper]

I have had the same problem and would love to know how to resolve it.

I think its becasue I dont dose with Ferts. I have 3 WPG Lighting with Pressurised C02 and still no joy

 

[Underwurlde]

Classic signs of nutrient defficency.

Swords are 'root hungry' plants, so I suggest you get some root tabs...

Andy

 

[gt568]

Classic signs of nutrient defficency.

Swords are 'root hungry' plants, so I suggest you get some root tabs...

Andy

There are no swords in the picture......

Dosing tropica plant nutrition plus already...

 

[Underwurlde]

Sorry, I was getting two threads mixed up there!

Andy

 

[nry]

I have had the same problem and would love to know how to resolve it.

I think its becasue I dont dose with Ferts. I have 3 WPG Lighting with Pressurised C02 and still no joy

Err, no fertiliser at all? With 3wpg and CO2 you need to be adding pretty much everything, the Estimative Index pinned thread is a good start and is more than suited to such a high light tank. Loads of light with CO2 but no fertiliser is asking for nutrient deficiencies and algae

 

[gt568]

I have had the same problem and would love to know how to resolve it.

I think its becasue I dont dose with Ferts. I have 3 WPG Lighting with Pressurised C02 and still no joy

Err, no fertiliser at all? With 3wpg and CO2 you need to be adding pretty much everything, the Estimative Index pinned thread is a good start and is more than suited to such a high light tank. Loads of light with CO2 but no fertiliser is asking for nutrient deficiencies and algae

Never mind his problems, what about mine!! It's my thread, help me

 

[Underwurlde]

I have heard that Java Fern do suffer if they are given too much light.

These plants are normally the easiest of aquatic plants to grow...

Andy

 

[gt568]

I have heard that Java Fern do suffer if they are given too much light.

These plants are normally the easiest of aquatic plants to grow...

Andy

Couldn't possibly be too much light at 1.1WPG could it???

 

[Underwurlde]

OK, not that then..

TPN+ is OK for Secondary & micro (trace) nutrients, but not sure about NPK content for the all important Macro nutrients.

I'll have to check when I get home...

Andy