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I'm going to assume the roots are healthy as they were very thick when planted. Obviously I don't want to disturb them. As far as lighting, I thought that was more than enough for Vals

The fixture is raised about 3 inches. They're all melting

Is in the process of completely melting from transplant shock. There's still what looks like a lot in there since I had so many but the leaves are bad of what's left. Should I just cut all of them to its bare root? Would that speed the process up as far as getting the plant going to send...

I'm running 2 aquaclear 70's on slowest flow. It's still melting back bad. I mean I kinda expected it so that's why I got so many so the tank can still look full even with the melting

Thanks. I feel like this is probably the best answer and makes the most sense. I guess every tank is different. In your estimation how long does it generally take for Vals to root? Mine have been in about 5-6 weeks.

I have about 12-15 seachem root tabs in there. I wonder if it's not enough because of the sheer volume of jungle val that I have in there

I have a 55 gallon that's been established for 6 years. I've had horrible luck with plants. Probably being too impatient at times and my patience is testing me again. I just overhauled the tank with probably 130 stems of super long and healthy vals. Now I know they go through transplant shock...

You can buy some 3 dollar play sand or if you don't like that you could go with a 10 dollar bag of pool filter sand. No need to break the bank for substrate. Plants will grow in anything as long as you feed the substrate. I wasted a lot of money on eco complete. Doesn't help with plants...

Not really understanding the T5 chart

Is anyone familiar with the finnex stingray? If so, how would that compare to a single T5 HO over a 55 gallon? Which one puts out stronger light?

Finnex stingray would work great

I'd go with a finnex stingray

I have the finnex stingray and it works great on my 55 Sent from my iPad using Aquarium Advice

I've had issues with my bristlenose plecos. They are peaceful but at the same time food aggressive. If you drop 1 piece of food in the tank they think it's for them and them only. They will flop and throw their bodies around. They were injuring my cories too although none were killed. I...

Don't feed for about 5 days or so and hope for the best. Sent from my iPad using Aquarium Advice