blyxa japanica

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blyxa japanica

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I recently moved some healthy blyxa to a newly set up tank and it is doing very poorly. The center of the plant is turning white and pink. I am wondering if my lighting is too intense. Any one know if blyxa is sensitive to bright lights? It has only been in the new tank about a week so it is hard for me to believe it is a nutrient deficiency. Any thoughts?
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Forgot to mention that as well as changing colors the plants newer leaves are all twisted and scraggly Looking.
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It does well in high light, but needs liquid fertilization regularly. A comprehensive fertilizer like Flourish and a bit of iron should make it very happy.
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Agree with Cristy. Sounds like it's starving for micros....
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Dosed plantex csm+b as well as a little N and K and plants have all bounced back. I knew that blyxa needed liquid ferts but I did not realize that they would need them so soon after transferring to the new tank. Thanks for the help.
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