I Never Realized How Much My Plants Have Grown!

[Bettafanatic]

So I was just looking through pictures on my laptop and I found one of my 38g aquarium on the day I planted it. Then I compared it with a picture I took today, and I was blown away. I canot believe how much my plants have grown! I also can't believe that I didn't even notice until now.

 

[fort384]

Looks great! Love the crypts.

 

[Bettafanatic]

Thanks! I used to hate the crypts, because so many of their leaves rotted away at first, but they're thriving now and they're my favorites.

 

[fort384]

Yes, they can be very finicky when first transplanted, but once they adjust they do wonderfully.

 

[Bettafanatic]

The only ones that weren't finicky were the anubias. THe swords had a lot of yellow leaves at first. The java fern was fine too, but I'm not as much a fan of that plant. Now it's just there. The swords still have a yellow leaf or two from time to time though. I'm hoping they'll come out of it. It's mostly the small leaves though, not the really long ones.

 

[Tetra1990]

They look fantastic!! I have a red crypt that is doing wonderful.

 

[Bettafanatic]

Thanks! Since I compared these pictures, I'm now considering going back to CO2. It certainly had done its job! I'd need a new regulator but then again, Christmas is coming up.

 

[Athaocity]

it blossomed! yes the crypts are wonderful.

 

[tropicalfishlady]

So I was just looking through pictures on my laptop and I found one of my 38g aquarium on the day I planted it. Then I compared it with a picture I took today, and I was blown away. I canot believe how much my plants have grown! I also can't believe that I didn't even notice until now.

Wow !!! Nice aquarium,your plants have come on great

 

[Bettafanatic]

Thanks for the compliments everyone! Do you think I can propagate the crypts a little? I did once but I think making a bigger group would be nice. What do you think?

 

[fort384]

Sure, you can divide them. It can irritate them sometimes and cause some melt, but they always seem to come back stronger than before.

 

[Bettafanatic]

I'll definitely get a few smaller plants off them then. Any tips on how to safely propogate?

 

[fort384]

Just separate at the roots. It has been awhile since I grew crypts but I seem to remember just breaking them apart by hand and replanting.

 

[Bettafanatic]

I'll do that tomorrow then. Should be fun!

 

[tropicalfishlady]

Thanks for the compliments everyone! Do you think I can propagate the crypts a little? I did once but I think making a bigger group would be nice. What do you think?

Ive never had crypts so not sure,but i would of thought so and thank you for the help you have given me to help with my new betta when i get him,i can't wait to get him !!!!

 

[Bettafanatic]

Ive never had crypts so not sure,but i would of thought so and thank you for the help you have given me to help with my new betta when i get him,i can't wait to get him !!!!

You're welcome for the advice. good luck with the betta!

 

[tropicalfishlady]

You're welcome for the advice. good luck with the betta!

Thank you,ill post a pic up once he has settled in,good luck with your plants,its looking fantastic !!!!