Stinson Beach Aquatics Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 (edited) Hello! I purchased some new plants a couple of weeks ago and after some time, everything has bounced back except for some jungle valisneria. Is it normal for the plant to melt back a lot when placed in a new tank? This is my first time keeping this plant and I just want to make sure. The tank has strong lighting, no co2 and no fertilizer (for now). Thanks! 🙏 Edited September 3 by Stinson Beach Aquatics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 It’s not normal for plants to melt without cause. No On 9/2/2024 at 6:56 PM, Stinson Beach Aquatics said: no fertilizer This is why. Plants need food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinson Beach Aquatics Posted September 3 Author Share Posted September 3 Okay, my lfs is now selling Aquarium Co-op fertilizer so I’ll pick up some of that soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PonyPlantedTanks Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 Fertilizer is definitely a must for plants, but it is normal for Val to melt back at the beginning as it adjusts to your water. Give it time (and root tabs!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 (edited) On 9/3/2024 at 5:20 PM, EricksonAquatics said: Give it time (and root tabs!) Time yes, root tabs are not necessary, don’t fall into the trap. Here’s my tank, notice the val on the right. Edited September 3 by Mmiller2001 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty o Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 fertilizer, and time. val seems to take a while to get happy and start growing when newly placed in an aquarium. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PonyPlantedTanks Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 On 9/3/2024 at 5:23 PM, Mmiller2001 said: don’t fall into the trap. I would love to quit root tabs, but on tanks not injecting CO2, are they still helpful? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 On 9/3/2024 at 7:44 PM, EricksonAquatics said: I would love to quit root tabs, but on tanks not injecting CO2, are they still helpful? No, all of my tanks are injected with CO2. I drive the system harder than any non-CO2 tank obviously, so if I don’t use root tabs, how does non injected CO2 tanks need tab? The cold hard reality is a successful aquarium is controlled with precise nutrients, solid water changes, and husbandry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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