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	Yellow Swords
Curare Enthusiast Posts: 196 Kudos: 130 Votes: 0 Registered: 23-Jun-2004	I've recently planted a bunch of swords into my tank and the leaves are yellowing. The tank is relatively new, but they are sitting on a laterite based substrate, and they have root tabs in there as well. Whats causing this??
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:43
Falstaf Fish Addict Posts: 785 Kudos: 1211 Votes: 196 Registered: 12-Feb-2004	Might be that they where grown emerged, and they are loosing their leaves to grow submerged ones. I had once a sword that did that, and i kept returning it to my LFS, till the guy told me how they where grown emerged and asked me to be patiant till it grew new ones, it did, and now it's a beutifull plant.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:43
Shannen Banned Posts: 1160 Kudos: 1686 Votes: 98 Registered: 17-Feb-2004	agrees with falstaf Also you might not have enough light. How many watts per gallon do you have? Are you using any ferts? Swords need 3 to 4 watts per gallon minimum.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:43
FRANK Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002	Hi, Sword plants are classed as heavy root feeders. They are also sensitive to being moved and when moved and replanted will consume their stored nutrients until the plant and its roots are settled in its new environment. The yellowing of the leaves could be the result of the transplanting or low light (should be 2+ wpg). Trim off the dead & yellowing leaves and let it settle in. It should grow new leaves and thrive given the right conditions. Frank -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<--
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:43


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