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I have some java moss and java fern (i think) in there right now. They're both not looking good. What could be the reason for this? It's a 10g with duel 25w lights. What could I be lacking?
That's a lot of light. You should wander into the planted section. But basically, that's way too much light for not being more planted, running CO2, and ferts.
That much light is also why you're probably seeing an algae bloom
The 25w lights are incandescent tubes? Give off a yellowish color? What is the temp in your tank?
Do a few large water changes over the next few days to get the algae and nitrates under control. If they are incandescent lights, likely it is not quite like 50w of CF or HO or other flouresent lighting. The K rating is very very low, and unusable light to most plants...but not algaes.
What kind of livestock do you have? How many fish and what kinds? Adding anything to the tank? What are you feeding and how much and how often?