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Thank you Autumnsky, Caliban! I am less reluctant to use the liquid fertilizers now. I've ordered some and will post an update to this thread a while later. You've all been a great help :smitten:

I've got two filters going, and the tank has a pretty strong current in it with the bubbler being under the filter outputs. I've added 4 otocinclus and a rubber lip pleco tonight, I will definitely look into making those capsules and the fertilizer for the plants. My main concern and priority...

Almost a month later, I had removed the bad and the plants are flourishing and making new plants. I still have the algae growing on the live plants and it has even moved onto the fake plants, and along my filter intake. I'm tempted to try a chemical fix, but also thinking about getting either...

Oh wow. My plants are nowhere near that size, but I believe they are off to a good start. Especially with your provided wisdom. Thanks a bunch Caliban!!!

I have not been feeding the plants, my main priority has been my fish. If the live plants pose a risk to my fish I would be more than happy to remove them lol. As I've already had some fry batches come and go I thought the plants would make it easier for the babies to survive but it seems the...

I had moved the sword once before and something like a bulb came off the roots, so I just put it under the gravel and a new sword fern sprouted and is growing. Is the giveaway that it's algae the difference in types of fern? Since it's clearly on both types? I have had little hope for the Java...

The bright fern on the left is Amazon Sword, and the darker one on the right side of the picture is Java Fern. I did notice a little sprout on one of the bigger leaves but wasn't sure if there was a connection. :thanks: for the reassurance! I'm very glad it's not a wormy fungus or some other...

Hello! I'm completely new to this forum and thought it would be a great place to look for help. I've been through quite a lot since setting up my tank about 2 months ago. My most recent problem is that I've noticed some odd things growing from my ferns. I've researched a bit but can't determine...