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Wondering why your aquarium plants are melting, turning brown, or just disintegrating after adding them to your fish tank? 😓 You’re not alone—it’s one of the most common struggles in the aquarium hobby. But the good news is: most of the causes are preventable, and many plants bounce back with just a little patience and the right care. If you're setting up a planted tank or maintaining a mature planted aquarium, this info can save your aquatic plants from an early meltdown! 🌿🐠

Here are 4 major reasons your aquarium plants might melt or decay:

1️⃣ Ammonia Toxicity
High ammonia levels, especially in new tanks, can kill off delicate aquatic plants very quickly. During the nitrogen cycle, ammonia spikes are common, and plants aren’t always able to handle that stress.
✅ Tip: Do partial water changes every 2–3 days during cycling to keep levels manageable, or try the Dark Start method—cycling the tank without plants or animals first—so by the time you plant, ammonia is already under control. This gives your planted tank a healthier start.

2️⃣ Transition Shock
Most aquarium plants are grown emersed (above water) at farms to speed up growth. Once submerged in your tank, they need time to adapt to the new conditions. This leads to melting as the plant drops old leaves and grows new ones suited for underwater life.
Even plants already grown submerged can melt if there’s a drastic change in water parameters like pH, GH, or KH between the store and your planted aquarium.
🔁 Don’t panic—plants like crypts are especially known for melting, but they often regrow stronger with time.

3️⃣ Rhizome Rot
Popular plants like Anubias, Bucephalandra, and Java Fern have a rhizome—a thick stem that stores energy.
🚫 If you bury this rhizome in substrate, it can rot and kill the plant.
✅ Instead, tie or glue these aquarium plants to rocks, driftwood, or decorations. As long as the rhizome is exposed to water flow, it’ll stay healthy and thrive in your planted tank.

4️⃣ Nutrient Deficiency
A new planted aquarium might not have enough nutrients to support demanding species. Yellowing, holes in leaves, and poor growth can all be signs of deficiencies in nitrogen, potassium, or iron.
✅ Tip: Use beginner-friendly plants like Java Fern, Anubias, Hornwort, or Amazon Frogbit until your tank stabilizes.
Tools like the Tropica or Dennerle plant databases can help you choose aquatic plants suited to your tank size, lighting, and skill level.

Starting a planted aquarium is one of the most rewarding parts of the fishkeeping hobby—but it comes with a learning curve. The key is to understand what your aquarium plants need and give them a stable environment. Melting doesn’t always mean your plant is dying—it often means it’s adjusting.

So if you're seeing some leaf loss in your new fish tank, don’t give up! With patience, your planted tank can become a lush, thriving ecosystem. 💚🌱

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