Ok I recently added some swordtails to my 20g because I rehomed a few fish and now my crypts which were full and beautiful are now decimated and down to like 5 or 6 stems and leaves from like 20. is it the swordtails to blame or possibly the fact that I just started using root tabs? I do see like 4 or 5 new stems coming out so idk what to think or do! All my other plants are fine! The crypts have been in the tank for about a year.
Crypts and swordtails
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Nomadu571
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Crypts are known to be tough to move around, and are prone to melt when moved. They should be fine and should come back strong. Root tabs will help them re-establish.
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What are your levels? I don't have experience with swordtails but it sounds abit drastic to be fish,
Coursair
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jkdubs2 said:
Just watch it and see if it comes back. Mine regrew from the ground up.
Coursair
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jkdubs2 said:
Some Swordtails do eat plants apparently
http://www.fishforums.net/index.php?/topic/6647-do-swordtails-eat-plants/
Try feeding him Blanched Romaine or Spinach or feed him small amounts twice daily ??
Swords and Mollies eat Algae, if he was really hungry or had already been a plant eater, that may be why he ate your Crypt, IF he did.
