just finished putting up my new tank

[terrorist_124]

my filter powerhead is very strong and it creates a strong current which keeps blowing my amazon sword from side to side.

do plants need to be in sill water or is it o.k to have a strong current?
there are some bubble on the plant,is it bad for the oxygen to be sticking to the plants?

thanx in advance

edit: almost forgot, i have 3x20W lighting 10,000k lights and the tank is 60g

 

[George Farmer]

Excess water movement is a bad idea in a planted tank. Plants require carbon dioxide (CO2) to grow - if you have strong surface agitation then it is likely that your CO2 levels are minimal - dissolved CO2 is easily lost in agitated water (think of shaking a coke can). I would recommend directing your filter output accordingly. Personally I have my outputs directed well below the surface and toward the rear glass providing minimal surface movement. If your plants are growing then these will provide the fish with adequate O2.

10000K maybe too high a colour temp. for plants. Your tubes will have a high blue light content which may encourage algae. 10000K is more suitable for marines IMO.

 

[terrorist_124]

will it help if i added flora boost

 

[George Farmer]

It will help algae. Once you show good signs of growth from your plants you can add fertilisers. Don't add any until then.