#27 Why Do Emersed Leaves Fall in Planted Aquariums? | Natural Leaf Exchange Explained #plantedtank

Have you noticed old leaves falling off your new plants after planting them in your aquarium? Don’t worry – this is completely natural! ????

Most aquatic plants are grown in emersed form (above water) at farms and nurseries. Once introduced into your submerged aquarium environment, these emersed-grown leaves cannot adapt to the new conditions and will naturally melt or fall off.

???? This process is called leaf exchange, where emersed leaves die while new submerged leaves grow in their place.
???? It’s not a sign of poor health – in fact, it shows your plant is adapting to the aquarium.
???? With proper lighting, CO2, and nutrition (like Masterline & Aqua Vascular fertilizers), new growth will thrive beautifully.

In this video, we explain:
✔️ Why emersed leaves fall
✔️ How to distinguish natural exchange from nutrient deficiency
✔️ Best care practices for strong new growth

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