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by brookbend
Sat Jun 14, 2025 10:13 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: why are my plants turning brown?
Replies: 12
Views: 34

Re: why are my plants turning brown?

Let us know how it goes. If the browning persists, we can troubleshoot further. Could be worth checking your KH and GH too, as some plants are sensitive to hard water.
by brookbend
Sat Jun 14, 2025 1:16 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: why are my plants turning brown?
Replies: 12
Views: 34

Re: why are my plants turning brown?

Brown edges on Anubias and Java Fern usually point to lighting or nutrient issues. Your Nitrate is low, which suggests a lack of macros. Try dosing a balanced fertilizer like Thrive. Also, check if your light is too intense, Anubias prefers low to medium light.
by brookbend
Sun Dec 22, 2024 10:19 pm
Forum: Corals
Topic: Meteor shower cyphastrea coral
Replies: 12
Views: 6790

Re: Meteor shower cyphastrea coral


I'd definitely keep it on its own rock, low light seems to be the way to go. In my experience, they can become invasive if not kept in check, so it's best to give it its own space.


This coral's got some serious spreading power. I snapped this pic about 8 months ago, and now it's completely ...