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    Plant Problem

    Hi all , I have a planted tank and some of my plant are turning pale in some area in the middle of the leaf. Day after day it turns paler and eventually turns transparent and break off, as shown in the pic. Does anyone know why this is happening ??

    My water :
    pH 6.5
    kH 3-4
    temp 28-29
    no CO2
    uses 4X55W light bulb
    carbon in the filter
    sera fertilizer every water changes which is once a week


    Many Many Thankss
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    oops sorry the pic is too big !
    i know that this is due to lack of nutrients, but i dont know which one ? is it iron ?

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    Hey Dr V how are you. I had this exact same problem.
    I dont know what causes it is definately something with the water.
    Recently Ive had some nitrate problems, but is now quickly under control with regular water changes.
    I used to do about 30to40% water changes once a week.
    At the moment I do them every 2 to 3 days.
    My Plants (swords) are now strong as. I use no Fert.

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    Thanks for the info, but is there any way to reduce the nitrate level by putting something inside the filter ?? Thanks all

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    Sorry DrV the only way to get rid of nitrate is through wc, have you tested your nitrate levels to see if they are high.

    Leanne

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    i havent test it yet, i will buy some test kit this weekend and i will inform u guys wether the reading is high or not

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    Shouldnt take long to reduce your nitrate levels if they are high,
    apparently mine were off the scale, later that day after a water change 40% levels droped dramatically, after two more water changes a couple of days apart, 0 readings

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    Don't know how big your tanks is but you a running 220watts of light ,which you might really need to consider CO2 and i would lose the carbon.

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    my tank is 4X2X2. Im planning to have a set of CO2 but its quite expensive, around $500 i think. So im still saving right now ^_-

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    you would think that problem would be a Iron defecciancey

    but to be sure can you tell us a little more about your problems

    Light
    (we know there is no CO2)
    substrate
    ferts
    RYAN --- DIY ROCKS!

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