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by Blossp
Tue Feb 11, 2025 2:07 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Hornwort struggle: from thriving to barely surviving
Replies: 9
Views: 5459

Re: Hornwort struggle: from thriving to barely surviving

I've had success with hornwort in a smaller tank, a 3-gallon setup, where it's been thriving without any issues.
by Blossp
Tue Feb 11, 2025 12:13 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Hornwort struggle: from thriving to barely surviving
Replies: 9
Views: 5459

Re: Hornwort struggle: from thriving to barely surviving


I'm going to take a bit of a wild guess here, but could it be a nitrogen deficiency at play? I know it sounds counterintuitive, especially given the tank's overall health, but I've read that hornwort are notorious nitrogen hogs.


I was considering a similar approach, but I appreciate the ...
by Blossp
Tue Feb 11, 2025 11:59 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Hornwort struggle: from thriving to barely surviving
Replies: 9
Views: 5459

Re: Hornwort struggle: from thriving to barely surviving


I'm going to take a bit of a wild guess here, but could it be a nitrogen deficiency at play? I know it sounds counterintuitive, especially given the tank's overall health, but I've read that hornwort are notorious nitrogen hogs.


I had a similar experience with my floating hornwort. It turned ...
by Blossp
Tue Feb 11, 2025 7:42 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Hornwort struggle: from thriving to barely surviving
Replies: 9
Views: 5459

Re: Hornwort struggle: from thriving to barely surviving


I'm going to take a bit of a wild guess here, but could it be a nitrogen deficiency at play? I know it sounds counterintuitive, especially given the tank's overall health, but I've read that hornwort are notorious nitrogen hogs.


Thanks for the suggestion, it's definitely an interesting angle. I ...
by Blossp
Tue Feb 11, 2025 5:56 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Hornwort struggle: from thriving to barely surviving
Replies: 9
Views: 5459

Hornwort struggle: from thriving to barely surviving

I'm struggling with my 20-gallon long tank, which has been running for seven months. I've got a heavily planted setup with Eco Complete substrate and a 48W full-spectrum LED light on a 16/8 day/night cycle with a night light. Seachem fertilizer and Fritz Aquatics trace elements are being used, along ...
by Blossp
Mon Feb 03, 2025 7:48 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Hornwort struggle: from thriving to barely surviving
Replies: 9
Views: 5780

Re: Hornwort struggle: from thriving to barely surviving

I've had success with hornwort in a smaller tank, a 3-gallon setup, where it's been thriving without any issues.
by Blossp
Mon Feb 03, 2025 7:29 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Hornwort struggle: from thriving to barely surviving
Replies: 9
Views: 5780

Re: Hornwort struggle: from thriving to barely surviving


I'm going to take a bit of a wild guess here, but could it be a nitrogen deficiency at play? I know it sounds counterintuitive, especially given the tank's overall health, but I've read that hornwort are notorious nitrogen hogs.


I was considering a similar approach, but I appreciate the ...
by Blossp
Mon Feb 03, 2025 5:34 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Hornwort struggle: from thriving to barely surviving
Replies: 9
Views: 5780

Re: Hornwort struggle: from thriving to barely surviving


I'm going to take a bit of a wild guess here, but could it be a nitrogen deficiency at play? I know it sounds counterintuitive, especially given the tank's overall health, but I've read that hornwort are notorious nitrogen hogs.


I had a similar experience with my floating hornwort. It turned ...
by Blossp
Mon Feb 03, 2025 1:43 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Hornwort struggle: from thriving to barely surviving
Replies: 9
Views: 5780

Re: Hornwort struggle: from thriving to barely surviving


I'm going to take a bit of a wild guess here, but could it be a nitrogen deficiency at play? I know it sounds counterintuitive, especially given the tank's overall health, but I've read that hornwort are notorious nitrogen hogs.


Thanks for the suggestion, it's definitely an interesting angle. I ...
by Blossp
Mon Feb 03, 2025 12:03 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Hornwort struggle: from thriving to barely surviving
Replies: 9
Views: 5780

Hornwort struggle: from thriving to barely surviving

I'm struggling with my 20-gallon long tank, which has been running for seven months. I've got a heavily planted setup with Eco Complete substrate and a 48W full-spectrum LED light on a 16/8 day/night cycle with a night light. Seachem fertilizer and Fritz Aquatics trace elements are being used, along ...