Why are my floating aquarium plants deteriorating?

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Clack
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Why are my floating aquarium plants deteriorating?

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I've got frogbit and another plant, not sure what it is, both are dying off pretty fast, is it fluxx?
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Re: Why are my floating aquarium plants deteriorating?

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If you're not fertilizing, that's probably the issue
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Re: Why are my floating aquarium plants deteriorating?

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Lack of light's a big one.
Too humid's another.
Disease is a possibility too.
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Re: Why are my floating aquarium plants deteriorating?

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coltin wrote: Fri Feb 14, 2025 10:22 am Lack of light's a big one.
Too humid's another.
Disease is a possibility too.
Even with low lighting, does that still cause issues. How many hours does @Panadalover93 light the tank for.

@coltin said: too humid.
I've heard aquatic plants can struggle with high humidity. @Panadalover93, what's the temperature in your tank.
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velvet8 wrote: Fri Feb 14, 2025 9:25 am If you're not fertilizing, that's probably the issue
tank room's at 80, AC keeps it at 72
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I don't fert, that's the issue.

My setup's working, 1ml of Flourish for 5 gallons, 1-2 times a week. I've got a small school, 4 guppies and 4 endlers. Lighting's on for 12 hours.
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velvet8 wrote: Fri Feb 14, 2025 9:25 am If you're not fertilizing, that's probably the issue
Temperature seems fine, 80 in the tank room with 72 with AC is within a good range.
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velvet8 wrote: Fri Feb 14, 2025 9:25 am If you're not fertilizing, that's probably the issue
Frogbit's also losing its roots, no idea why, and the tips are dark, almost black - fluxx, anyone?
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velvet8 wrote: Fri Feb 14, 2025 9:25 am If you're not fertilizing, that's probably the issue
This one, roots falling off, dark tips, got me stumped
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velvet8 wrote: Fri Feb 14, 2025 9:25 am If you're not fertilizing, that's probably the issue
That's enough.
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