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Re: what's the hardest plant you've kept?
Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2025 10:32 pm
by Finleya
I've had the worst luck with Bucephalandra. It just slowly withers away in my tank. I've tried low light, high light, no CO2, CO2, nothing seems to work. Anyone else?
Re: what's the hardest plant you've kept?
Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2025 10:48 pm
by brinxo
Thanks for all the input, everyone. Gonna try switching substrates and tweaking the flow. Fingers crossed!
Re: what's the hardest plant you've kept?
Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2025 11:55 pm
by Bouldur
Finleya wrote: ↑Sat Aug 02, 2025 10:32 pm
I've had the worst luck with Bucephalandra. It just slowly withers away in my tank. I've tried low light, high light, no CO2, CO2, nothing seems to work. Anyone else?
Buce can be tough. Have you checked your KH? They prefer softer water, and high KH can cause issues.
Re: what's the hardest plant you've kept?
Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2025 1:50 am
by storm9
Yeah, Buce is a pain. Mine finally started growing after I glued it to a rock and stopped messing with it. Sometimes they just need to be left alone.
Re: what's the hardest plant you've kept?
Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2025 2:58 am
by novamia
I'm starting to think some plants are just cursed. My Java Fern is thriving, but my Cryptocoryne Wendtii is a disaster. Go figure.
Re: what's the hardest plant you've kept?
Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2025 4:45 am
by Raven5
Crypt melt is real. It usually comes back if you leave it alone, though. Just gotta ride it out.
Re: what's the hardest plant you've kept?
Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2025 6:35 am
by floral9
My Crypts melted too, but they came back stronger. Now they're taking over the tank. Be careful what you wish for!
Re: what's the hardest plant you've kept?
Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2025 7:39 am
by techwave
Plants are weird. My tank's a mess, but the plants love it. Meanwhile, my friend's pristine setup can't keep anything alive. Makes no sense.
Re: what's the hardest plant you've kept?
Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2025 8:00 am
by joeboy9
It's all about the vibe, I guess. Some tanks just have it, some don't. Still trying to figure out what mine's missing.
Re: what's the hardest plant you've kept?
Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2025 9:07 am
by jazster
Maybe it's the water. My tap's super hard, and some plants just hate it. Thinking about switching to RO.