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As some of you know I set up a tank for my grandmother. (75g fresh) I added two anubias, hornowort, and one plant I was told was some type of sword (amazon I think). Anyway I was told they were low light plants. She has a 48 inch hood with a T-8 daylight bulb (6500K). I know its not much but she doesn't want to put more money into better lighting. Below are pics of the plant I was told was a sword but am not sure. A few of the leaves at the bottom of the plant are starting to get thin and turn brown. The plant is tall and looks healthy. Its been in the tank for one week. I just started the tank a week and a half ago so it is cycling. There are 6 tetras in the tank as well. Is this from lack of proper lighting or a nutrition issue?
I tested the water today and got the following.
PH 8.2 (high, I thought)
ammonia between .25 and .50 ppm
nitrites 0
nitrates 5



I tested the water today and got the following.
PH 8.2 (high, I thought)
ammonia between .25 and .50 ppm
nitrites 0
nitrates 5