Crypt parva questions

[Stacey W.]

I purchased a crypt parva about a month and a half ago know it would be a challenge for my tall tank. It has sprouted 3 new leaves. The center of the plant has completely melted and I have some longer leaves that haven't melted and are starting to get covered in algae. Should I clean and/or remove the melted part and trim the longer leaves? I know crypts can be temperamental will trimming it disturb it's growth?

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[Fishperson]

When I had crypt parva it melted away completely and never really came back. It is definitely one of the more demanding crypts. I'm not sure how tolerant it is of excel or h2o2 spot treatment. Do your other plants get algae?

 

[ImACoolguy]

I have had one a few months and it has barely grown.

Often slow growers can get algae on them I just wipe it off the leaves.


Caleb

 

[Gillie]

I believe that it appreciates co2 and higher light for good growth, I couldn't grow it until I put it into a higher tech setup.

 

[Stacey W.]

Hmm, I performed my every Sunday wc and I gently removed a huge chunk of dead gunk. Underneath there was some growth (about 5 or 6 baby leaves). I then tried to cover the exposed roots with a thin layer of substrate . Filled the tank and added florish. Keep my fingers crossed I guess.

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[Fresh2o]

I was not successful with this plant. At the time I was using dual T5 NO, inconsistent ferts and CO2. Very slow growth. This is a plant I would like to try again.


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