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Old 11-11-2012, 03:12 AM   #1
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hi all, i'm a newbie here. got some java moss which i tied to a mesh and placed at the bottom of my fish tank. after 2 weeks they all turned dark brownish and all seemed to be dead. can advise what is wrong with my tank?
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Old 11-11-2012, 04:39 AM   #2
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Need more info..
Java moss should be quite easy to keep..maybe water too hot?
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Old 11-11-2012, 04:22 PM   #3
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thanks for the reply. i just threw out the old ones and bought new ones. will follow your advice and get a fan to cool down the water. its in a 2 feet tank with 50w light. is it enough?
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Old 13-11-2012, 12:39 AM   #4
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More info needed, but you should check your ph , preferably more acidic, you can use aquatic soil to maintain ph, have good lights too
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Old 17-11-2012, 02:51 PM   #5
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Most likely a lighting issue
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