cryptocoryne issue

Re: cryptocoryne issue

I'm having the same issue as Cornhusker with my Crypt Wendtii's and Giant Hygrophila (also some edges of leaves look like section was eaten). Ludwigia loses leaves but other plants, Bacopa C., Rotala Indica, Elodea Najans, E. Tenellus and Java ferns are looking great. Leaves on the Bacopa are the largest I have ever seen (attribute that to EI, CO2 and extra light).

I am using EI with Flourish (5ccs) on non Macro days, flourite substrate and plants are pearling like crazy. CO2 is at 35ppm, water temp is 83 daytime, KH 5.6, GH 9 (add Equilibrium and Bicarb at weekly water change because tap water is 2.5KH, 4GH), NO3 at 20ppm, PO4 at 2, 3.5WPG of light for 12 hours/day, 30 Gallon Long tank. Lights are GE9325 CF.

Any idea which nutrient would cause this? I believe I have most of them covered.

Thanks, Mike

 

Re: cryptocoryne issue

I have had zero luck with crypt Wendtii's, every other crypt has done well. The only Wentii's that have worked for me are crypt Wendtii var. Tropica.

 

Re: cryptocoryne issue

I decided to add K2SO4 at 1/3 tsp and Epson Salts at 1/3 tsp to my Macro dosages 2-3 times a week for my 30 gallon. Since I am doing 50-60% water change each week, that can't be too much, can it? If that fixes the problem, then I will do as suggested in other threads and start cutting back those nutrients and watch the plants for signs of deficiencies.

Thanks,

Mike