Hey All!
Looking for some help.... I'll preface this by saying that I'm definitely still a novice with my 10 gal aquarium (it was originally a gift to my then-4-year-old son, but I got way more into it then he is haha).
Anyway - I've recently begun switching the tank from plastic accessories to planted and it's been a struggle. I've had a couple of fish die in the process, sadly, and my plants don't look great. Although it's turned into way more work than I was prepared for, it's still--at least for the time being--a labor of love.
I feel like I've got a million questions but need to start somewhere. Most of my plants have had several dead/dying leaves that I'm working constantly to cut back (more dead then new growth, unfortunately). But what I'm stumped by at the moment is what this white/brown fuzzy debris is that's all over a couple of my plants (see pictures). Any help is greatly appreciated. I'm sure I'll have lots of follow up questions.
If it helps: The tank is an aqueon 10 gallon starter tank kit with the LED lights/hood that those come with (these guys: https://www.aqueon.com/products/aquarium-starter-kits/rectangle-led-kits). No C02 setup (and I'd prefer to keep it that way, if possible, since it's a small tank and small investment/hobby). I've got 5 total plants now, including the 2 in the picture, and none of them look great. I don't want to switch back to plastic plants, but would if this is beyond repair... Last I tested, my pH was a little low and my nitrites were there. Doing a water change this evening. Any other vital info needed to identify the issues, please ask.
Really appreciate the help - thanks everyone!
Looking for some help.... I'll preface this by saying that I'm definitely still a novice with my 10 gal aquarium (it was originally a gift to my then-4-year-old son, but I got way more into it then he is haha).
Anyway - I've recently begun switching the tank from plastic accessories to planted and it's been a struggle. I've had a couple of fish die in the process, sadly, and my plants don't look great. Although it's turned into way more work than I was prepared for, it's still--at least for the time being--a labor of love.
I feel like I've got a million questions but need to start somewhere. Most of my plants have had several dead/dying leaves that I'm working constantly to cut back (more dead then new growth, unfortunately). But what I'm stumped by at the moment is what this white/brown fuzzy debris is that's all over a couple of my plants (see pictures). Any help is greatly appreciated. I'm sure I'll have lots of follow up questions.
If it helps: The tank is an aqueon 10 gallon starter tank kit with the LED lights/hood that those come with (these guys: https://www.aqueon.com/products/aquarium-starter-kits/rectangle-led-kits). No C02 setup (and I'd prefer to keep it that way, if possible, since it's a small tank and small investment/hobby). I've got 5 total plants now, including the 2 in the picture, and none of them look great. I don't want to switch back to plastic plants, but would if this is beyond repair... Last I tested, my pH was a little low and my nitrites were there. Doing a water change this evening. Any other vital info needed to identify the issues, please ask.
Really appreciate the help - thanks everyone!
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