sharing tips for new plant keepers

[brook9]

I've been struggling with my Anubias lately, the leaves keep turning yellow. I've got a 20 gallon tank with moderate lighting and a basic substrate. Any tips on how to keep them healthy?

[honeybuzz]

Anubias are pretty chill but they don't like too much light. Try moving them to a shaded spot or dimming your lights. Also, check your water params, especially nitrates. High nitrates can mess with them.

[brixon]

I had the same issue last month. Turns out my fertilizer was too strong. Switched to a milder one and they're doing better now. Maybe cut back on dosing?

[Riverdale]

Anubias are pretty chill but they don't like too much light. Try moving them to a shaded spot or dimming your lights. Also, check your water params, especially nitrates. High nitrates can mess with them.

Yep, nitrates are key. I keep mine under 20 ppm and they're thriving. Also, make sure you're not burying the rhizome, that's a common mistake.

[bronzeleaf]

My Anubias died last week. Not sure why.

[brook9]

Thanks for the advice, everyone. I'll try moving them to a shadier spot and check my nitrates. Appreciate the help!

[honeybuzz]

No problem! Let us know how it goes. Also, if you're using liquid ferts, try dosing less frequently. Anubias are slow growers so they don't need much.

[Riverdale]

Another thing to consider is your water flow. Anubias prefer gentle currents. If your filter's too strong, it might stress them out.

[brixon]

Another thing to consider is your water flow. Anubias prefer gentle currents. If your filter's too strong, it might stress them out.

That's a good point. I had to adjust my filter output when I first got mine. They perked up after that.

[honeybuzz]

Yeah, flow matters more than people think. I've got mine near the bottom of the tank where the current's weakest. They've been happy there for months.