Java Fern dying

[GT3]

My java ferns in my 10g tank is dying for some no reason... I only have java ferns in my tank. I started out with a small java ferns then it grew big and reproduced. Now I have 3 big java ferns but problem is I don't know why they starting to die, leaves have black holes and they no longer reproduce like before. I never fertilizer, I use two bulbs with a timer 12hrs a day. Like I said before they were doing perfectly good, now suddenly starting to die? It has been 3 weeks so I realize the change.

Changes to my tank are:
I added 2 zebra snails
I added 1 ghost shrimp
I added 1 algae eating shrimp
Algae is out growing my plants

Any thoughts?

 

[user_name]

Algae will compete with a kill your plants. do you know what kind of "algae-eating shrimp" you have or can you give us a picture? Your shrimp could be the culprit, but I could see too much light as being a problem. Try turning your timer down to 8 hours of light per day.

 

[GT3]

Algae will compete with a kill your plants. do you know what kind of "algae-eating shrimp" you have or can you give us a picture? Your shrimp could be the culprit, but I could see too much light as being a problem. Try turning your timer down to 8 hours of light per day.

Chinese algae eating shrimp.

Why is 12hrs light too much and is a problem?

 

[user_name]

Chinese algae eating shrimp.

Why is 12hrs light too much and is a problem?

ok, your amanos aren't the problem, its probobly the light.

depending on the wattage too much light can be bad for a plant. Java ferns are lowlight plants which need not as high amounts of light as other plants. While they are adaptable, it might be best to turn them on for an hour or two shorter.

Also, make sure when you plant them, that the little brown "bulb" thing connecting to the leaves is above the substrate, because if it is buried then the plant will start to die.

Good luck!

 

[GT3]

ok, your amanos aren't the problem, its probobly the light.

depending on the wattage too much light can be bad for a plant. Java ferns are lowlight plants which need not as high amounts of light as other plants. While they are adaptable, it might be best to turn them on for an hour or two shorter.

Also, make sure when you plant them, that the little brown "bulb" thing connecting to the leaves is above the substrate, because if it is buried then the plant will start to die.

Good luck!

Honestly I think your comment is pretty vague, you didn't explain why it would be a problem for Java Ferns to receive 12hrs light. I can tell you Java Ferns are capable of taking low light as to photosynthesis AS WELL AS high output lights such as T5 in order to speed up the process. I have tried it myself and have said it in the first thread. Apparently you don't know what the problem is so please stop posting useless solution.:werd:

 

[jetajockey]

You really don't have to be rude, user_name was just trying to help.

here's a diagram that I like to use
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3641/3591814040_bc03c264a5_o.jpg

And just so you know, too much light can be a bad thing if you don't have the carbon/ferts available to compensate, as well as encouraging algae growth.