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CrimsonaX Hobbyist Posts: 130 Kudos: 57 Registered: 30-May-2007   | My java fern has about two very browned leaves, should I remove them? |
 Posted 04-Jul-2007 14:45 |     |
juwel-180 Enthusiast Posts: 291 Kudos: 212 Votes: 17 Registered: 07-Dec-2005   | you dont have to as they will drop off on there own. But if you want to remove them manually then give it a little pull. If they pull off in you fingures then they where ready to come off. But if you pull them a little and they realy dont want to come off even though they are brown i would say leave it they will come of on there own. |
| Posted 04-Jul-2007 15:42 |  |
| CrimsonaX Hobbyist Posts: 130 Kudos: 57 Registered: 30-May-2007 | In that case should I remove any fallen brown leaves from the tank? ^^ |
| Posted 04-Jul-2007 15:56 | |
FRANK       Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002   | Hi, As a part of my weekly tank maintenance (water change and gravel vacuuming) I also trim off any dead or dying leaves from my plants. I do remove them from the tank. There is no sense in leaving dead leaves on the substrate as it will increase your nitrate reading and can be unsightly. Frank  -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<-- |
| Posted 04-Jul-2007 16:24 | |
longhairedgit    Fish Guru Lord of the Beasts Posts: 2502 Kudos: 1778 Votes: 29 Registered: 21-Aug-2005 | Pruning is all part of the game, nip off dead leaves as routine. |
| Posted 04-Jul-2007 17:49 |  |
keithgh   *Ultimate Fish Guru* Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003  | It is possibly the best to remove all dead leaves at change over time if they decay in the tank it is possible to upset the balance of the water also it looks very untidy. Have a look in [link=My Profile] http://www.fishprofiles.com/forums/member.aspx?id=1935[/link] for my tank info Look here for my Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tank Photos Keith  Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT?  VOTE NOW VOTE NOW |
| Posted 05-Jul-2007 04:54 | |
| CrimsonaX Hobbyist Posts: 130 Kudos: 57 Registered: 30-May-2007 | Okay and thanks everyone ^^ Figured Id ask and be sure =) |
| Posted 05-Jul-2007 12:00 | |
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