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Also, don't forget to check your lighting. Even with perfect ferts, weak light will stunt growth. Fluval LED is decent, but how old is it? LEDs lose intensity over time.

I've had good results with Easy Green from Aquarium Co-Op. It's got all the macros and micros, and it's super easy to dose. My java fern exploded after a few weeks.

as long as the mouth is intact and you're giving it proper care, it should be fine, just gonna take a lot of time and patience.