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SheKoi Fish Addict Posts: 667 Kudos: 553 Votes: 4 Registered: 11-Feb-2004	In my 40g some of the plants have gone brown, mainly the Cryptocoryne beckettii and the java fern. What could be the problem. The light is on from 7am untill 11pm. i have just moved the tank to my new place, i can't remember if they were brown before. Can the plants be saved? see 40g tank link for equipment and food details 40g tank www.blooming-brilliant.co.uk
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41
FRANK Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002	Hi, A couple of things... After moving plants, especially crypts, they have a "set back" as they get resettled in their new locations. Crypts are very sensitive and can have what is called a "Melt down." Remove the dead/dying leaves, leaving only the firm (not spongy) plant material, and they should recover. By the way, your photo period (the time the lights are on) should be around 10 hours, not the 16 hours you indicate. Frank -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<--
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	Out of curiousity, what wattage do you have in your tank? If you're leaving the lights on for so long, maybe you should upgrade them. I agree with Frank about the plants' sensitivity, just remove the dead parts, and the plants should grow back. And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41
chrism Enthusiast Posts: 152 Kudos: 109 Votes: 19 Registered: 14-Jul-2004	my crypts 'melted' when i first got them, but theyve been in a couple weeks and are doing fine now, can even see new shoots like everyone said, just take off the soft spongy leaves
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41


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