Not sure if it's some sort of phytoalgae, or a fungus, or what. It's eating holes in the Java fern leaf in the center of the pic, and it also attacks the Anubias. I think it's an algae. Anyway, is there a way to get rid of whatever this is?
Which plant disease is this? How to treat?
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Hello manowar - I am new to planted aquariums but found this link to describe something similar to what you have. Hope it helps!
http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/g...2091-java-fern-leaves-turning-pale-holes.html
http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/g...2091-java-fern-leaves-turning-pale-holes.html
Classic symptom of potassium deficiency. The color of the leaves also indicates some other nutrient deficiencies.
I'd recommend buying some dry fertilizer to dose your tank with.
I'd recommend buying some dry fertilizer to dose your tank with.
Won't that create an algal bloom? The other leaves don't really look that yellow, it was washout from the flash from the camera.
Id highly recommend Bobs Tropical Plants. Buy their starter kit of CSM+B and NPK.
http://www.bobstropicalplants.com/shop/en/fertilizers/15-csmb-nkp-combo-pack.html
What size is your tank? Chances are that kit will last you a year. The size of your tank will determine the proper doses to be fed to your tank. Let me know if I can help.
http://www.bobstropicalplants.com/shop/en/fertilizers/15-csmb-nkp-combo-pack.html
What size is your tank? Chances are that kit will last you a year. The size of your tank will determine the proper doses to be fed to your tank. Let me know if I can help.
Thanks. It's 46 gallon. It's been set up like this for about 4 years. Besides the plants, there are 2 med Angels (wild type), 1 smallish Discus, 7 or so cardinals, several bloodfins, and a few catfish I see about every two months (upside down cat, and a clown pleco).