finally my tank established

[BETTA999]

after blood sweat and tears for three months my tank finally established the snail population is up to five , eliminated naturally all the algae now i just need my plants to get pretty the thing is i buy new pla1nt they grow excellent for 1 month and then they start growin narrow and little leaves there is only left a ugly stem with 2 leaves

[Patrick_G]

On 2/16/2022 at 6:31 AM, BETTA999 said:

after blood sweat and tears for three months my tank finally established the snail population is up to five , eliminated naturally all the algae now i just need my plants to get pretty the thing is i buy new pla1nt they grow excellent for 1 month and then they start growin narrow and little leaves there is only left a ugly stem with 2 leaves

☹️ I’ve had that happen with stem plants. I try and be proactive by cutting off the tops and replanting. You’ll also want to make sure they’re getting enough nutrients and light. Some plants don’t like the conditions in some tanks. You can take that as a challenge or try something different! 

[lefty o]

if you are anything like me, stem plants will die. i cant keep em alive. it is why i go with crypts, swords, anubias, java ferns. i can keep these alive. you will likely find over time that some plants will be easy for you, and others that just refuse to thrive. if one plant doesnt work out, try a different one.

[BETTA999]

yes i found crypts horn wort valsneria and amazon swords are the ones that grow m beatiful i have one stem plant that i dont now the name ( will post a picture) that grows me well but i have another one that goes well for a mont and then start producing horrible leaves ( will post a picture)

 this is the one that grows me well

this is the one that doesent