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If your stems are melting, it could also be a nutrient imbalance. Are you seeing any algae? That's usually a sign something's off. I'd test your phosphate levels too. Sometimes they're the missing piece.

Took my tank about 3 months to really hit its stride. You gotta remember, plants need time to adjust. What's your lighting schedule? I run mine 8 hours with a siesta in the middle. Also, how often are you dosing ferts? I swear by Thrive+.


I agree with the adjustment period. My 40-gallon took 4 ...

I've heard good things about Cardinal Tetras. Are they harder to keep than Neons? My tank's at 78°F, pH around 6.8.


Cardinals are tougher than Neons long-term. Neons are often bred in harder water, so they don't always thrive in soft setups like yours. Cardinals will outlive them if you keep ...