Why is my salvinia starting to brown?

[ladster]

I've got a bit of an issue with my Salvinia, it's started browning, just a few leaves here and there, but the bees growth is going strong, it's daily progress is noticeable. I've been thinking it's a nutrient thing, plant growth has slowed down across the board, and I've been wondering if it's because of the lighting. I've got dark spots in the tank, went for two lamps instead of a strip to cover the whole thing, not all plants can get good light. I'm asking because I'm happy to get a new light, but I'm not keen on adding nutrients to the water, that's kinda the point of having plants, to take away the excess nutrients.

[boomer]

While I agree that some plants can get by on the nutrients from fish food, it really depends on the type of plants and the bioload. Even then, not all 17 essential nutrients might be available, which can impact growth. Faster-growing plants like floating plants will need more nutrients compared to slower-growers like Java Fern or Anubias. I'm not saying it's necessary to dose a lot, but a comprehensive supplement can be beneficial for plant growth if used correctly.

Regarding the browning leaves, it's possible it's due to light intensity, but a lack of certain nutrients could also be the cause. I'd suggest trying a supplement like Seachem's Flourish or Brightwell's FlorinMulti - if you're in the UK, TNC Light is another option. These products provide a balanced mix of nutrients that can help promote healthy plant growth.

[ladster]

While I agree that some plants can get by on the nutrients from fish food, it really depends on the type of plants and the bioload. Even then, not all 17 essential nutrients might be available, which can impact growth. Faster-growing plants like floating plants will need more nutrients compared to slower-growers like Java Fern or Anubias. I'm not saying it's necessary to dose a lot, but a comprehensive supplement can be beneficial for plant growth if used correctly.

Regarding the browning leaves, it's possible it's due to light intensity, but a lack of certain nutrients could also be the cause. I'd suggest trying a supplement like Seachem's Flourish or Brightwell's FlorinMulti - if you're in the UK, TNC Light is another option. These products provide a balanced mix of nutrients that can help promote healthy plant growth.

I've only got a bit of jungle val rooted, so I'm not too keen on using root tabs, I think the fish waste and decaying leaves should provide enough nutrients for them, they're fairly shaded but then again, so are the Salvinia. My hydroponic monstera and peace lily are doing incredibly well and are getting huge, which is blocking light from my aquatic plants, but I'm not sure if the growth of my terrestrial plants is more beneficial than the growth of my aquatic ones.