Amazon Sword, some leaves browning.

[Ziggs180]

I have an Amazon sword for about a month now, and i've noticed some of its leaves are browning up. The longer leaves are Green, while the shorter heart shaped leaves are beginning to turn brown. What sort of Deficiency could this be? I only have a 20 Watt light at the moment due to money shortage, but theres also ambient light from nearby windows, but will be getting a second 20 watt soon.

 

[Mr. Limpet]

Sounds like low lighting, ferts and root tabs are good for swords too. Here's a link to help ID what you have and what they need to thrive.

PlantGeek.net - Plant Guide

 

[Ziggs180]

Cool link, im using the Walstad method, so im not to keen on using any Tabs. I'll be upgrading light soon though, to 34 Watts.

 

[mfdrookie516]

IMO, swords need root tabs regardless of what method you're using. I run dirt in my planted tanks, but I still had to use root tabs, even with dosing ferts and having high light.