PattysAquatics Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 My scarlet temple had been growing like wildfire but my issue Is the leaves turn dirty looking and get holes. Do I have a deficiency or could my snails be eating them? At a loss. All my other plants are fine except the leaf from the red melon sword in picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koi Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 It looks like symptoms of potassium deficiency but that would depend on certain factors. What are you tank parameters and what does your dosing look like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattysAquatics Posted March 27, 2021 Author Share Posted March 27, 2021 12 minutes ago, Koi said: It looks like symptoms of potassium deficiency but that would depend on certain factors. What are you tank parameters and what does your dosing look like? Parameters are good. 0 ammonia and nitrite and 20 nitrate. It’s a 75 gallon and dose 8 pumps of easy green on weekend and 4 pumps mid week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koi Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 Yea your parameters look ideal, I would up your dose a little more. Unfortunately all those affected leaves will not come back so you could either remove all the tattered leaves or replant the tops. From there, focus on the new growth and see if those leaves start developing holes over time. On the bright side your alternanthera's new growth looks healthy and vibrant so I don't think it will miss a beat once replanted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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