Plants growing transparent leaves

[mughal]

Hi,
The plants are growing well in my tank. But the new leaves appearing on vallesneria are not full in texture. They look like semi transparent. I use PMDD fertilization and sugar/yeast CO2. What nutrient deficiency can cause this problem?
Thanks.

[DR.V]

I think before you make any assumption, try to check your water parameter first. Then go on from there.

HTH

[Nathan]

what sort of lighting you got? an how many Watts

[dreamer]

if i remember correctly this is related to magnesium deficiency ...

[fish_r]

this might help
http://www.csd.net/~cgadd/aqua/art_plant_nutrient.htm

[fish_r]

also do u use seachem excell ? cause excell and vals dont mix, u will get melting of the vals but after a while and they get used to it they will come good :)

[jcarlilesiu]

Sounds like Iron to me..

[mughal]

I just doubled the trace element dosage and now the plants seem to be doing better. The vals are sending new runners and started to created that jungle look I was after in a corner.
Thanks every body for the responses.