Staurogyne Repens Problems

[Nelsontreyjones]

I haven been noticing that the leaves on my Staurogyne Repens are getting these white spots.

I'm not sure whats is causing it, not sure if this is a deficiency. I have recently change from pool filter sand to eco complete bout two months ago and change my bulbs to Geisemann bulbs maybe about a month ago. And for some reason either my Amano Shrimp are nibbling on the leaves. Is there anything I can do beside removing them from the tank?

I have be dosing the same

Monday
Micro*(10 mL)

Tuesday
Phosphate*( 5 mL)
Iron (5 mL)

Wednesday
Micro*(10 mL)

Thursday
Phosphate*( 5 mL)
Iron (5 mL)

Friday
Micro*(10 mL)

Saturday
Water Change
Sulphate (1 Tsp)

Sunday
Phosphate*( 5 mL)
Iron (5 mL)

Any Ideas?

 

[Darkseid76]

I don't have experience with that species but could be a nutrient deficiency or just adjusting to new substrate and lighting. In my experience moving plants usually causes a die off of leaves while adjusting. I would just trim dying leaves and let the plant bounce back.

Just noticed, are you dosing/using CO2?

 

[Nelsontreyjones]

I don't have experience with that species but could be a nutrient deficiency or just adjusting to new substrate and lighting. In my experience moving plants usually causes a die off of leaves while adjusting. I would just trim dying leaves and let the plant bounce back.

Just noticed, are you dosing/using CO2?

Yes using Co2. Drop checker is a Green, dialed it back from yellow. I'm hoping that is what It is, I have lost maybe 20% of them to this. Never had this problem when I first added them.

 

[Rivercats]

Do you know what your nitrates and phosphate levels are?

 

[Rivercats]

The more I look at the picture it almost looks like a phosphate deficiency.

There is nothing you can do about the amano shrimp plant nibbling. What "might" help is putting in a very small number of cooked, deshelled, peas so they get more greens. Also blanching a zucchini slice, tie it to a rock, and lay it on the bottom of the tank for them to munch on.