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sharing tips for new plant keepers
Posted: Thu May 15, 2025 10:23 am
by brook9
I've been struggling with my Anubias lately, the leaves keep turning yellow. I've got a 20 gallon tank with moderate lighting and a basic substrate. Any tips on how to keep them healthy?
Re: sharing tips for new plant keepers
Posted: Thu May 15, 2025 11:00 am
by honeybuzz
Anubias are pretty chill but they don't like too much light. Try moving them to a shaded spot or dimming your lights. Also, check your water params, especially nitrates. High nitrates can mess with them.
Re: sharing tips for new plant keepers
Posted: Thu May 15, 2025 11:45 am
by brixon
I had the same issue last month. Turns out my fertilizer was too strong. Switched to a milder one and they're doing better now. Maybe cut back on dosing?
Re: sharing tips for new plant keepers
Posted: Thu May 15, 2025 1:32 pm
by Riverdale
honeybuzz wrote: ↑Thu May 15, 2025 11:00 am
Anubias are pretty chill but they don't like too much light. Try moving them to a shaded spot or dimming your lights. Also, check your water params, especially nitrates. High nitrates can mess with them.
Yep, nitrates are key. I keep mine under 20 ppm and they're thriving. Also, make sure you're not burying the rhizome, that's a common mistake.
Re: sharing tips for new plant keepers
Posted: Thu May 15, 2025 3:14 pm
by bronzeleaf
My Anubias died last week. Not sure why.
Re: sharing tips for new plant keepers
Posted: Thu May 15, 2025 5:08 pm
by brook9
Thanks for the advice, everyone. I'll try moving them to a shadier spot and check my nitrates. Appreciate the help!
Re: sharing tips for new plant keepers
Posted: Thu May 15, 2025 6:35 pm
by honeybuzz
No problem! Let us know how it goes. Also, if you're using liquid ferts, try dosing less frequently. Anubias are slow growers so they don't need much.
Re: sharing tips for new plant keepers
Posted: Thu May 15, 2025 8:12 pm
by Riverdale
Another thing to consider is your water flow. Anubias prefer gentle currents. If your filter's too strong, it might stress them out.
Re: sharing tips for new plant keepers
Posted: Thu May 15, 2025 9:34 pm
by brixon
Riverdale wrote: ↑Thu May 15, 2025 8:12 pm
Another thing to consider is your water flow. Anubias prefer gentle currents. If your filter's too strong, it might stress them out.
That's a good point. I had to adjust my filter output when I first got mine. They perked up after that.
Re: sharing tips for new plant keepers
Posted: Thu May 15, 2025 11:16 pm
by honeybuzz
Yeah, flow matters more than people think. I've got mine near the bottom of the tank where the current's weakest. They've been happy there for months.