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boomer, I apologize for the confusion - the algae is actually growing on the wood, not the Java fern leaves.

shakinStevens, I've managed to dig up some of my tank's water parameters for you. I use a mix of tap and rainwater, as our tap water is quite hard and high in pH. The current readings are ...

This is the Excel stuff I assume you're talking about? http://www.seachem.com/flourish-excel.php Thanks for the advice, I'll give it a go.

I'm a total newbie when it comes to plants - my experience is with fish, having kept them for over a decade. I thought, why not try something simple to make my tanks look better and give the fish some extra hideaways? I'm not looking for anything complicated or expensive, so I picked up some Java ...

I've come across this issue before - some plants can be quite sensitive to liquid carbon. Vallis, like the one in your third picture, often struggle with it and can die off, especially if you're dosing daily.

Honestly, your water wisteria doesn't resemble either of the ones I've had. Maybe others here have more experience with this plant.

I accidentally snapped the bulb off my tiger lotus while trying to propagate a new one in a planted jar, and now it's just drifting around. Any chance it'll still germinate or should I just go for a fresh bulb?

Hey TFF, back with more help for the newbies. Plants can really bring a tank to life, but not all of them are created equal - especially when it comes to low-light conditions and minimal maintenance. I've found some great options that thrive in typical tank conditions, using only the nutrients ...

Can you circle the area of concern on the pic so it's clearer what you're referring to?


Yes, the profile picture does show a similar bump. I've only recently started to worry about it because the scales in that area aren't lying flat like they used to. The change in texture is what's concerning ...

I've circled the bulge in the picture

I'd still love to see a picture if you can manage it, a photo might help narrow down possibilities.