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greenmonkey51 Fish Master Posts: 1571 Kudos: 1692 Votes: 5 Registered: 28-Jan-2004	i saw some tips on how to prevent crypts from melting and other thing about them but cant find them can someone help me in my search
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:44
FRANK Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002	Hi, All you'd ever want to know about Crypts: http://132.229.93.11/Cryptocoryne/index.html Frank -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<--
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:44
greenmonkey51 Fish Master Posts: 1571 Kudos: 1692 Votes: 5 Registered: 28-Jan-2004	i think it was posted be littlemousling
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:44
littlemousling Conchiform Posts: 5230 Registered: 23-Aug-2003	Me? Meh, my main suggestion falls under the heading of "if it melts, don't throw out the roots." I'm of no real use. Frank's link is a great one, and don't skip The Krib's Crypt page, either. But on the whole, don't worry - I've been keeping crypts for years and years and only ever had two melts. It's not a tenth as common as it sometimes seems, especially in the hardier species. You'll lose a few leaves, maybe, but beyond that? Unlikely. -Molly Visit shelldwellers.com!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:44
greenmonkey51 Fish Master Posts: 1571 Kudos: 1692 Votes: 5 Registered: 28-Jan-2004	ah!!!! someone posted some really good tips on how to keep crypts from melting. when you first get them. something like running it under tapwater for 20 min and it washes away the toxins that causes crypt melt
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:44
bensaf Fish Master Posts: 1978 Kudos: 1315 Registered: 08-Apr-2004	It was Falstaff who had that suggestion originally. It's a recent thread - should still be in this forum somewhere. Basically soak for 20 mins in some water from the new tank in a bucket (this supposedly tricks the crypt into thinking it's moved and it produces self destructive toxins) and then rinse under tap for a few mins (this washes off the newly realeased toxins) and plant. Best tip for crypts? Do nothing. Just plant them and walk away. Some days you're the pigeon and some days you're the statue. Remember that age and treachery will always triumph over youth and ability.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:44
superlion Mega Fish Posts: 1246 Kudos: 673 Votes: 339 Registered: 27-Sep-2003	Yeah, don't touch them or move them once they're planted. I have one that's four times the size it was when I got it (crypt wendtii), and in a tank with 1.5 wpg ><>
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:44
sly Big Fish Posts: 377 Kudos: 251 Votes: 0 Registered: 22-Jun-2004	I got two bunches of Crypts. One only had 1 stem melt but the other bunch, half of it was gone. But now, about 2 weeks later, I see growth on both bunches and some really nice dark green leaves on the one that almost completely melted.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:44


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