Where are the Nitrates coming from? - Page 2 - Aquarium Advice

jeppedy · 03-30-2008, 10:38 AM

Purrbox, I don't have drop tests for them, but the strip tests show no ammonia or nitrites. Next trip, I'll pick up some drop tests for those as well.

The black spots on the java fern are holes, not just spots. Is that normal? It' so bad, some are splitting in half. If I can post pics here, I will.

**Purrbox** · 03-30-2008, 02:40 PM

Go ahead and remove the most damaged leaves. Continue doing this as the plant puts out new leaves and eventually you should have a much healthier looking plant. Removing the damaged leaves encourages the plant to focus on putting out new growth instead of expending energy trying to repair the damaged leaves.

03-30-2008, 02:40 PM	#12
Purrbox Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Iowa USA Posts: 5,444	Go ahead and remove the most damaged leaves. Continue doing this as the plant puts out new leaves and eventually you should have a much healthier looking plant. Removing the damaged leaves encourages the plant to focus on putting out new growth instead of expending energy trying to repair the damaged leaves. __________________ ~Joy 10 Gallon Planted Photo Log - 5.5 Gallon Planted Photo Log - 2.5 Gallon Planted Photo Log - Pico Planted Photo Log

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03-30-2008, 10:38 AM	#11
jeppedy Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 5	Purrbox, I don't have drop tests for them, but the strip tests show no ammonia or nitrites. Next trip, I'll pick up some drop tests for those as well. The black spots on the java fern are holes, not just spots. Is that normal? It' so bad, some are splitting in half. If I can post pics here, I will.