Why Do My Plants Look Stringy?

[Fablex8]

I've seen this happen when the tank is too clean. Plants need some nitrates to thrive. If your water changes are too frequent or too large, it might be stripping the nutrients they need.

True, but you gotta balance it. Too many nitrates can lead to algae. I'd aim for 10-20 ppm nitrates for a planted tank.

[lento]

My plants improved after I started using a fertilizer. Maybe you need to add one if you're not already.

[florium]

If you're using root tabs, make sure they're placed near the roots. If they're too far, the plants might not be getting the nutrients they need.

[fattiger]

Lots of great advice here. Gonna try adjusting the light, checking nutrients, and maybe adding a liquid carbon supplement. Thanks, everyone!