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Problem with Nymphoides hydrophylla 'Taiwan'

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This plant was doing very well for months then the leaves started to go transparent. Not melting exactly but certainly not doing well. Has anyone had the same experience?

10 gallon tank with no co2

Ammonia 0
Phosphate 5
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 40
PH 7.5
GH 7x20= 140
KH 5x10=50

Root tabs. Excel 1ml daily and thrive 3/4 pump 3 times a week with 50 percent weekly water change

6 hours of light each day marineland led.

The other plants are doing well.

Thanks for any help
I don't know if this post is too old for a reply but here goes. I have 2 stunning taiwan lily's in my cacatuoides tank and it occasionally drops a leaf or two but otherwise it's awesome. Can I remove 1 whole plant and after rinsing move it to another tank without harming it. My tanks are all high tech but I know taiwan lily's are sensitive.
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Hi @Shazmo2013

Yes you can more Nymphoides hydrophylla from one tank to another. When I do that I usually remove about 2/3 of the leaves, trim the roots to about 3" long, and plant. Similar water parameters are a plus. Hope this helps! -Roy
Thanks Roy. I'll give it a go. I move plants regularly, using my most overgrown tank as a plant supply but have never moved something so delicate. Will