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	coloration of vals
NowherMan6 Fish Master Posts: 1880 Kudos: 922 Votes: 69 Registered: 21-Jun-2004	I have a big mess of italian vals in my tank. They've been sending out a quite a number of runners over the past few months, but as the leaves get longer and older, they're getting thinner and the top parts that float on the surface turn brownish/ red and eventually fall off, which kinda ruins the look of the plants. i imagine this is some sort of nutrient problem, but any ideas as to what? i consulted chuck gadds webpage and he lists the symptoms of a number of nutrient problems, but doesnt really mention the brown/red coloration. thanks! - rich *Back in the saddle!*
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:42
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	If it's the top part it sounds like it might be burning from the lights and being out of the water. That is if it's only happeing once it reaches the surface and is out of the water and in close contact with the lights. ^_^ Current [link=Contest Rules]http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/forums/Aquascaping/44382.html?200412022138" style="COLOR: #EB4288[/link][/font]
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:42
littlemousling Conchiform Posts: 5230 Registered: 23-Aug-2003	Ditto Babel, it happens to me as well. Just trim them - it's not necessarily great for them but as val-keepers know there's always a new runner coming along if the old one is unhappy. and it seems as though the vals in my tank are being selected for "accepts mowing." Darwin would love me. -Molly Visit shelldwellers.com!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:42
NowherMan6 Fish Master Posts: 1880 Kudos: 922 Votes: 69 Registered: 21-Jun-2004	hmm, that's what I was thinking... but i guess there's no way around it with compact flour. lights. i'll just stick to trimming them, then. thanks! *Back in the saddle!*
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:42
chrism Enthusiast Posts: 152 Kudos: 109 Votes: 19 Registered: 14-Jul-2004	you could also try cutting the runners off from the mother plant, the new shoots will still be taking energy from the mother plant rather than relying on their root system etc
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:42
NowherMan6 Fish Master Posts: 1880 Kudos: 922 Votes: 69 Registered: 21-Jun-2004	that's a good idea too, chris. thanks *Back in the saddle!*
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:42


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