palendin Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Hello, I need help with diagnose whats happening to my dwarf sag. I bought them a few days ago and i noticed that 2 leaves start to turn brown at the tip. Is it ok to trim the brown area only? As a side note, i have hornwort in there and the needles are falling out too. I dont have any fish yet. My tank, 15 gal. - no CO2 - i have root tabs inserted -6500k led light, 4-4-4 rule -eco complete substrate -aeration 24/7 -temp: 22 C Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBOzzie59 Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 What is the nitrate level? Sounds like a lack of nutrients. How long have the root tabs been in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palendin Posted March 29, 2021 Author Share Posted March 29, 2021 nitrate level is 0, there is no fish in there yet. the root tab has been there the same time as the plants (a few days). Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 This is a new setup? How long has tank been setup? To answer you question, I never trim the leaves- in fact I believe if the plant is struggling- browning leaves is a way for the plant to pull some nutrients back into roots and stem. I think things will be fine... New setup and the plants are just settling in. Give them a second to settle down. Think about that first day on a new job, or that first day at school after a summer off.. watch them give them some time to adjust. Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palendin Posted March 29, 2021 Author Share Posted March 29, 2021 (edited) Hi Brian, yes this is a new setup with eco-complete substrate. Total age is 3 weeks but i planted dwarf sag and root tab just 3 days ago I am new to dwarf sag so I was afraid i am not giving the 6 dwarf sag enough nutrients with Seachem root tabs (i planted the root tab 5 inches diameter apart). Is there any other nutrients that I should give them? and i will keep a close eye on them for now. Thanks for the response Edited March 29, 2021 by palendin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenP2003 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Dose with an all-in-one fertilizer. The hornwort can't live in a 0 nitrate tank very long, and as far as I know, root tabs are not a source for immediate nutrient uptake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palendin Posted April 1, 2021 Author Share Posted April 1, 2021 thanks all for the advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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