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by flakon
Sat Jun 14, 2025 12:29 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: why are my plants turning brown?
Replies: 12
Views: 34

Re: why are my plants turning brown?

Yeah, Anubias is usually bulletproof. Maybe something's off with your water changes. You using a dechlorinator? Chloramine can mess with plants over time.
by flakon
Sat Jun 14, 2025 3:17 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: why are my plants turning brown?
Replies: 12
Views: 34

Re: why are my plants turning brown?


Yep, sounds like a light thing to me too. My Anubias did the same when I cranked up the light. Maybe cut it back to 6 hours and see if they chill out. Also, gonna ask, you using any root tabs? Gravel ain't great for nutrients.


Root tabs could help, but Anubias and Java Fern are water column ...
by flakon
Wed Apr 23, 2025 11:27 am
Forum: Bettas
Topic: betta with body lumps
Replies: 3
Views: 92

Re: betta with body lumps


I highly doubt it's lymphocystis. There are numerous possibilities here, and without more information, it's tough to pinpoint the exact cause. It could be anything, really - poor genetics or old age, for instance.


I tried treating with Melafix, didn't see any real difference. I'm really ...
by flakon
Wed Apr 23, 2025 7:23 am
Forum: Bettas
Topic: betta with body lumps
Replies: 3
Views: 92

betta with body lumps

I'm reaching out for help with my little guy, Sushi. I've had him for almost a year now, and the past few months have been tough - he's been getting these lumps and bumps on his body out of nowhere. They're white and sometimes flesh-colored, and I'm at a loss. I try not to overmedicate him since he ...