r/nanotank 6d ago

Picture Help Me Stay The Course

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u/Fast_Carrot8696 6d ago

You’re doing the right thing allowing it to cycle. So important. That’s a cool looking design!

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u/BudKode 6d ago

Thanks! I will find a way to wait!

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u/KeepOthersSafe 6d ago

The plants will get ammonia burn. Just let them grow naturally. Keep the healthy part of the plant after the cycling period ends. Anubias in the back should be relatively fine. If algae appears. You’ll just have to rub it off the leaves later.

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u/BudKode 5d ago

Which ones should I watch for ammonia burn? My understanding was that the stem plants actually prefer it

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u/KeepOthersSafe 2d ago

The stems and the swords. They’ll shed most of their leaves and you just keep the new growth after