Sword problems

[Bocky]

Hi having problems with swords, the leaves keep slowly going grey then transparent and rotting away.
Recently contacted aquarium shop who recommended a plant food, been feeding daily as instructed but no improvement.
All my other plants are doing great.
Any advice would be much appreciated thanks.

 

[SaraB]

What are you feeding it? I have swords and they are doing great on root tabs.
It could also be that it is going through it's "ugly" phase. How long have you had it?

 

[Bocky]

Hi Sara, I am feeding with Pro Flora Ferrapol 24.
It's a one drop per day liquid feed, the people at the shop told me to use it.
I was buying tabs but they said use this instead, I have had swords about a year but they never appear to be suitable to my tank and this problem is always there.
There is vigorous growth but the leaves just dont last long.

 

[earhtmother]

Swords are DEFINITELY very HEAVY RROOT feeders so root tabs are a MUST. A water column fert is ok but just doesn't cut it for Swords as the only source

 

[SaraB]

Definitely agree with earthmother. Also cut off any dead leaves so they don't dirty your water.

 

[Bocky]

Thanks very much for your advice.