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Nah, they don't like dirty water, just some nutrients. Keep nitrates under 10, but don't starve 'em. And yeah, reef roids help, but don't go overboard or you'll get algae.

Yeah, patience is key. Mine took a few weeks to show improvement after I made changes. Also, if you're using liquid ferts, make sure they're balanced. Too much of one thing can throw things off.

Yep, sounds like a nutrient thing. I had the same issue with mine until I started using root tabs. Also, check your KH and GH, Vallisneria likes harder water. Mine bounced back after I adjusted those.

For real, time helps. My tank didn't really pop until like 9 months in. Also, you dosing anything? I started with Brightwell's stuff and saw growth in weeks.

Yo, same thing happened to me last year. Turned out my light was too weak. You sure the XR15's enough for a 40? Might wanna crank it up or add another. Also, how often you do water changes? I slack on those and my stuff stops growing.

Yeah, algae's a pain. I've found that floating plants like Frogbit help block excess light and keep algae down. Plus, they're easy to manage.

Don't forget about Hornwort. It's not picky about light and grows fast. You can float it or plant it, whatever works for your tank. Just be ready to clean up the bits it sheds.

velvet8 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 24, 2024 5:43 pm It's unlikely she was after the Java moss itself, but possibly the tiny bugs that live within it.

I'm giving her four pellets daily.

velvet8 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 24, 2024 5:43 pm It's unlikely she was after the Java moss itself, but possibly the tiny bugs that live within it.

I'm worried she might do it again, it really scared me seeing her like that.

velvet8 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 24, 2024 5:43 pm It's unlikely she was after the Java moss itself, but possibly the tiny bugs that live within it.

She had a whole piece of java moss stuck down her throat, which I managed to pull out.