Plants just won't grow

[Spencer1044]

Hi. I've been tryin for the last couple of months to get my plants to grow. I do frequent water changes and and flourish every week. At first i thought it was too much water changes so i waited a month but they started to die off. I have 2 filters water stays at around 78. Their are a snails in their but not very many. It could be lighting im just not sure. Any help is appreciated thanks

 

[Dallascowboys16]

First of all what is your lighting? Lighting is the #1 factor in a successful planted tank. Also what plants do you have? Some require very highlight and co2 as a minimum.

 

[Spencer1044]

Ok i have a 24 in 18 watt bulb and 2 air pumps. 30 gal tank. All plants are low light. I dont know what plants i have except for java fern

 

[Dallascowboys16]

Ok could you post some pictures of the plants so we could Id them.

 

[Spencer1044]

 

[Spencer1044]

So should i just get a brighter light

 

[Abe86]

Are you giving the sword and cript any root tabs? They're heavy root feeders.

 

[Spencer1044]

What are root tabs?

 

[Abe86]

Fertilizers. You just stick them under the gravel by the plant. You can buy them at your local pet store.

 

[Spencer1044]

Ill give those a try and do you think my light is bright enough

 

[Abe86]

I'm not an expert in low light plants. All my tanks have high light plants. So maybe someone else can help you with that. But root tabs can make a difference in growth.

 

[Abe86]

Don't get disappointed. We've all been there. This forum is awesome. I've learned a lot from here.

 

[Spencer1044]

Ya thanks man great advice

 

[Abe86]

No problem. Good luck with your plants.