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Post a picture of that beast already

I always attach mine to driftwood, just works better for me that way. I've found it's all about having it in a specific zone that's just right.

My java fern has gone berserk - it's been with me for a while and I recently moved it next to the heater, which seems to have supercharged its growth. The roots are now flowing right against the heater and I've never seen a plant grow at this rate before.

Diatoms are typical in new tanks, they'll fade with time. Creating more flow with a small pump would be my approach. It can take a while for plants to establish themselves in a new setup. Once things balance out, you'll be in the clear.

Thanks for the info, really appreciate it

I need to trim it back since it's getting too big for the lava rock it's on. Can anyone tell me where's the best spot to cut it so I can try to regrow it?