Dying micro sword

[Lokkzer]

Planted these 10 days ago. Water parameters are great- 0, 0, 10-20. Fishless cycle finished 5 days ago. I have a mix of black sand and fluorite plant substrate. I am using root tabs and API liquid plant food. I have a power compact light fixture 2x55w, (ones an actinic and I heard those don't help much). No co2. Am I actually killing a plant thats been called "great for beginners"? Any advice.

 

[Amicus]

What size is your tank?

 

[pantherspawn]

All of my plants started dying off when I first planted them. Give it time, you should see new growth very soon. Just make sure you don't over fertilize and give algae something to grow on

 

[rich311k]

That does not look to bad, give it some time to settle in. Hopefully it will settle in and grow well for you.

 

[Lokkzer]

Cool. Just wasn't sure if I killed it.

@Amicus. It's a 37 gallon. Heavy planted.