My plants are struggling

[Jinx_]

Unless there's going to be a plant soil that I don't have to replace every year? But most of them release so many nutrients and play with water chemistry, so I'd be super scared of using it.

Otherwise I have better top soil and play sand at home (thanks to my tortoise). But then I would be scared of sand going down to the top soil layer when planting plants. But thicker cap I guess.

 

[Jinx_]

Yep, think I will catch any shrimplets and toss them in my canister filter temporarily. Will redo the substrate, got topsoil and play sand already which helps a ton.

Will get a coarse sponge to prevent mix up of soils, then bam. Will also toss some Seachem/API root tabs under the sponge so everything lasts longer, eventually will just top up.

And generally the sand will be better for my pool noodles.

 

[anewbie]

Okie, will send pics later.
Aquarium has been up for nearly 2 years now, water gh is 15.

Will adjust the light, hasn't been easy but will try my best.

Not injecting CO2.

Have the plants you are having issues with been in the aquarium the full 2 years ?