Curling Leaves

[konmanos]

All I have been battling with curling leaves.. Plant growth is good, plenty of new leaves etc.. But why on my plant - as pictured, are the leaves curling?


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[Brookster123]

Welp, I'm certainly no aquatic botanist... pretty sure the leaves are curling because the plant is drowning, put it in a pot on the front porch and I'll bet it makes a full revovery.

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[konmanos]

Can't believe you posted??


Tank - 1 - OFFICE
Aquascape - initial setup March 2014 and then rescape August 2014
CADE Tank 800 x 800 x 600 - 320 litre
Sump filtration - Long noodles, 3 Layers Filter Pads. Carbon
UVIEW sterilizer
CO2 with inline reactor
ADA fertilising
ADA soil setup
RAZOR LED lighting
Twinstar

Tank - 2 - HOME
Juwel 120 litre tank - setup Dec - 2010
Fluval 406, cannister
Inline reactor c02, compressed
LED lighting

 

[Brookster123]

Can't believe you posted??


Tank - 1 - OFFICE
Aquascape - initial setup March 2014 and then rescape August 2014
CADE Tank 800 x 800 x 600 - 320 litre
Sump filtration - Long noodles, 3 Layers Filter Pads. Carbon
UVIEW sterilizer
CO2 with inline reactor
ADA fertilising
ADA soil setup
RAZOR LED lighting
Twinstar

Tank - 2 - HOME
Juwel 120 litre tank - setup Dec - 2010
Fluval 406, cannister
Inline reactor c02, compressed
LED lighting

Why's that?

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[konmanos]

Where is the logic in your response? Aquatic plants are just that, not to be confused with garden plants that live on your porch..


Tank - 1 - OFFICE
Aquascape - initial setup March 2014 and then rescape August 2014
CADE Tank 800 x 800 x 600 - 320 litre
Sump filtration - Long noodles, 3 Layers Filter Pads. Carbon
UVIEW sterilizer
CO2 with inline reactor
ADA fertilising
ADA soil setup
RAZOR LED lighting
Twinstar

Tank - 2 - HOME
Juwel 120 litre tank - setup Dec - 2010
Fluval 406, cannister
Inline reactor c02, compressed
LED lighting

 

[Sk3lly]

What is the name of the plant in question??

I think Brookster meant maybe the plant doesnt look like an aquatic variety and therefore would do better out of the tank.

What is your fert dosing regime?


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[Brookster123]

I don't think it's fully aquatic, where did you get it? What's it called? Oh yah.. what does logic have to do with anything? It's the internet..

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[Fresh2o]

The plant looks like crypt undulata. My second guess is wendtii green but the leaves are a bit too thin. Then again, I've observed differences in leave shape, size, and coloration with crypt wendtii red leaves when under medium light and abundant ferts/CO2 versus light light/fert no CO2 setups. Interestingly, growth was more petite, colorful, and consistent with the latter. Go figure.
Similar post:
Cryptocorne leaves curling


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[konmanos]

The plant in question and as pasted in the image - is the crypt undulata.. Have been suggested to add supplements to the tank - as it may be lacking the traces required.. ADA STEP 3.. I will be adding in the next few days..


Tank - 1 - OFFICE
Aquascape - initial setup March 2014 and then rescape August 2014
CADE Tank 800 x 800 x 600 - 320 litre
Sump filtration - Long noodles, 3 Layers Filter Pads. Carbon
UVIEW sterilizer
CO2 with inline reactor
ADA fertilising
ADA soil setup
RAZOR LED lighting
Twinstar

Tank - 2 - HOME
Juwel 120 litre tank - setup Dec - 2010
Fluval 406, cannister
Inline reactor c02, compressed
LED lighting

 

[Fresh2o]

My only experience with that plant is under low light (dual T5 NO). No ferts or carbon. Root tabs every few months. Growth is slow but healthy.


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[Brookster123]

My bad.. pasted tag did not show up for me.. maybe add a couple root tabs if you haven't already..

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[philipraposo198]

My bad.. pasted tag did not show up for me.. maybe add a couple root tabs if you haven't already..

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i am having a similar issue with some of my crypts like yours. not as extreme. i believe its due to high micros in the water.

 

[Brookster123]

so much bad advice and poor attitude from this guy.

i am having a similar issue with some of my crypts like yours. not as extreme. i believe its due to high micros in the water.

I agree, pretty bad on my part, thank you so much for digging this thread up and pointing that out I'll try to pay better attention next time! !

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[Rivercats]

Please remember the community rules and be respectful to other members. I have deleted all negative posts.

 

[Rivercats]

Crypts draw most of their nutrients from their roots so it is best to use root tabs for their fertilization.

 

[konmanos]

Placed some root tabs near the UNDULATA - will report back my findings in the next weeks..


Tank - 1 - OFFICE
Aquascape - initial setup March 2014 and then rescape August 2014
CADE Tank 800 x 800 x 600 - 320 litre
Sump filtration - Long noodles, 3 Layers Filter Pads. Carbon
UVIEW sterilizer
CO2 with inline reactor
ADA fertilising
ADA soil setup
RAZOR LED lighting
Twinstar

Tank - 2 - HOME
Juwel 120 litre tank - setup Dec - 2010
Fluval 406, cannister
Inline reactor c02, compressed
LED lighting