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I setup my new aquarium about 5 days ago, and put three live plants in. Unfortunately, I didn't get the names of the plants, but something's not right with the biggest one. It kinda resembles a pine tree, but the needles radiate out from the stem in little discs. It's a pretty big plant, and it's growing like crazy. It’s now touching the top of the tank. When we bought it, it was 3-5 inches below the water. Anyway, the tops of all the 'needles' are turning brown. I have a plant fertilizer, and I’ve been using it as directed, once a week. I also have the lights on a 10 hour timer from 11AM to 9PM. I’m just wondering why my plants are turning brown!? Could it be too much light? Too little? Not enough fertilizer? I have 5 fish in the tank, and all appear ok so far. Any suggestions?
Troy

It sounds like anacharis. Did you plant the whole bunch with the weight on it like you got it? I've found they grow better when you take the weight off, trim the ends of the stems, and plant the stems individually. Also, after a while, the older stems tend to die off some.

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The ones that are turning brown are they in the water or just exposed to the air above if so it "Could be" exposure to the light. You mention 10hrs that should not be a problem but the type of light could be.

Also as mentioned are the plants still tied together if so this could also be the problem but in that case I think they die back from the base up.

Finally I don't think the tank would be fully cycled yet but this does not cause a problem BUT it again "could" with the plants you have.

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my anacharis grew quickly, the new growth is a vibrant green, while the older stems are withering away... I had to plant them singly by the stem, just tucking them into my gravel, taking care not to go too deep. Occasionally, they pull out and I re-set them...

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