Well you have taken the time to answer all my questions and have been extremely patient with me of course I'm going to take your suggestions. In my way of thinking is if someone is willing to invest time in you you should listen and learn.
it kinda sucks watching your plans just rot in front of your eyes. I know it's too early to tell with the new fert regiment but here's a few shots of the plant now. also a couple shots from above the tank.
The sword. Just cut those leaves off. It will be less decomposing mulm in your tank. New leaves will take about a week to come in . Everything else looks good