Cohen Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Hi, I am starting to do live plants and just got this new Brazilian penny wort last week and for some reason it stems are Rotting! What should I do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeg Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Do you know the water parameters? Are you dosing anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott P. Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 I have never kept that plant, but it is common for plants to die back or melt when first put in to a tank. I would give it some time and it will probably bounce back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cohen Posted August 8, 2021 Author Share Posted August 8, 2021 On 8/8/2021 at 5:42 PM, Scott P. said: I have never kept that plant, but it is common for plants to die back or melt when first put in to a tank. I would give it some time and it will probably bounce back. Ok thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cohen Posted August 8, 2021 Author Share Posted August 8, 2021 On 8/8/2021 at 5:20 PM, Keeg said: Do you know the water parameters? Are you dosing anything? I am not using any easy green fertilizer or route tabs. And my water parameters are neutral Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 How deep is your substrate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cohen Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share Posted August 9, 2021 On 8/8/2021 at 6:51 PM, Streetwise said: How deep is your substrate? 2 inches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 The piece from where it was cut to where new roots grow usually do rot on pennywort. Cut off the rot and stem up to just below new root growth. They do well for me unplanted or you can plant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cohen Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share Posted August 9, 2021 On 8/8/2021 at 8:10 PM, Guppysnail said: The piece from where it was cut to where new roots grow usually do rot on pennywort. Cut off the rot and stem up to just below new root growth. They do well for me unplanted or you can plant Ok! Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 I’ve had quite a few stems rot when I first add them to my tank. You can let them float just above the substrate until they have new roots and are acclimated to your tank. If you’re not adding some fertilizer try some Easy Green! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cohen Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share Posted August 9, 2021 On 8/8/2021 at 8:34 PM, Patrick_G said: I’ve had quite a few stems rot when I first add them to my tank. You can let them float just above the substrate until they have new roots and are acclimated to your tank. If you’re not adding some fertilizer try some Easy Green! I have easy green but it was a new planted tank and I want it to settle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 On 8/8/2021 at 7:23 PM, Cohen said: I have easy green but it was a new planted tank and I want it to settle! It’s important to get some nutrients to the plants as soon as possible. Sort of like adding some compost and watering a new garden plant. Give it the best chance for success. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 On 8/8/2021 at 10:29 PM, Patrick_G said: It’s important to get some nutrients to the plants as soon as possible. Sort of like adding some compost and watering a new garden plant. Give it the best chance for success. Agree. I soak mine when I get them in 1 gallon of used tank water and 1 pump of easy green for a day or 14 if I don’t know my supplier. Easy green is great stuff even if I’m too chicken to put it in my tanks 🤣 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cohen Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share Posted August 9, 2021 On 8/8/2021 at 9:29 PM, Patrick_G said: It’s important to get some nutrients to the plants as soon as possible. Sort of like adding some compost and watering a new garden plant. Give it the best chance for success. Ok but will easy green or root tabs cause any ammonia spikes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 On 8/8/2021 at 8:47 PM, Cohen said: Ok but will easy green or root tabs cause any ammonia spikes Easy Green won’t cause ammonia spikes, but will raise nitrate levels. I’m not sure about the root tabs, but many folks add them to the substrate when they set up a tank. How old is the tank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cohen Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share Posted August 9, 2021 On 8/8/2021 at 10:54 PM, Patrick_G said: Easy Green won’t cause ammonia spikes, but will raise nitrate levels. I’m not sure about the root tabs, but many folks add them to the substrate when they set up a tank. How old is the tank? 8 months 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 On 8/8/2021 at 9:09 PM, Cohen said: 8 I’m pretty sure most root tabs won’t release ammonia but if they did your cycle should be well established and be able to handle it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cohen Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share Posted August 9, 2021 (edited) On 8/9/2021 at 10:35 AM, Patrick_G said: I’m pretty sure most root tabs won’t release ammonia but if they did your cycle should be well established and be able to handle it. Ok, thank you. Now I’m having trouble with my platys Edited August 9, 2021 by Cohen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jungle Fan Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Here's what the Easy root tabs contain: Easy Root Tabs Contain: Mineralized Top Soil Red Clay Magnesium Nitrate Phosphate Potassium Manganese Zinc Molybdenum Iron No ammonia spikes out of those. For those who might not have access to Easy root tabs. Seachem Flourish root tabs: Amounts per 1 g Total Nitrogen (N) 0.8% 0.8 % Water Soluble Nitrogen Available Phosphate (P2O5) 0.11% Soluble Potash (K2O) 0.28% Calcium (Ca) 23.3% Magnesium (Mg) 0.29% 0.06% Water Soluble Magnesium Sulfur (S) 16.5% Boron (B) 0.003% Cobalt (Co) 0.002% Copper (Cu) 0.006% 0.001% Water Soluble Copper (Cu) Iron (Fe) 3.07% 3.07% Water Soluble Iron (Fe) Manganese (Mn) 0.16% 0.16% Water Soluble Manganese (Mn) Molybdenum (Mo) 0.0005% Zinc (Zn) 0.003% 0.003% Water Soluble Zinc (Zn) Derived from: Potassium Chloride, Calcium Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Magnesium Chloride, Ferrous Gluconate, Cobalt Sulfate, Magnesium Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Boric Acid, Sodium Molybdate, Zinc Sulfate, Hydrolyzed Yeast. No ammonia spikes out of those either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demobanana Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Yeah...I've really never had any good luck with it, Im going to assume its something about my natural water (probably hardness) and it always rots off grows a tiny bit on the top and then everything rots off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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