Hi there i have a problem with the Java fern plant. This is attached to a drift wood and all of a sudden its like its dying. All the leaves are turning dark brown. The only problem i think it is, is because of high light, i think it needs a darker area! I posted some pics i would like some suggestions... Thanks & Regards

Are you using fertilisers?

Yes, Seachem Flourish twice a week.

The only thing i changed is the temperature from 26 to 28 deg because i brought 2 discus, i don't know if it may be the cause..

It could be the high light. I had 2 of these and the one placed in high light died whilst the other one placed in shade is still doing really well.

Thanks, i think thats the reason of the problem..

A temperature of 28 C shouldn't be a problem, even if these plants prefer it cooler. I agree with the others that excessively bright light may be the problem.

I do keep them very near the lighting source in one of my aquaria, but it is a low light system.

Joseph

I have experienced the same problem with Java fern placed under high light conditions. Plant seems to do much better in medium-low light setups. Movind the plant to a less lit spot in the tank might solbe the problem.

However Ramsvella might not agree!! I witnessed his Java fern peraling under intense 150watts metal halide bulbs. Odd!

hi chris, al what  yu sad is true, about the light and even for the discus bright light is not so good for them and if yu check on you tube were they live mostly not dark but not lighted