Sharon- fishandfloral Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 (edited) I had a lovely 8 month old, established crypt that looked fine. Yesterday it began melting and lost 1/3 of its leaves, then lost another third today. There’s a few leaves left but I don’t know if they’ll make it through tomorrow. Should I cut it back and wait to see if it regrows from the roots? Leave the few leaves that are left and see what happens? Or take it out entirely? Not sure what caused it to instantly melt. I haven’t added any new fish in months. ammonia 0 nitrate 0, nitrates 40 (right before doing a water change.) I use Eazy Green and Root tabs.. Edited February 6, 2021 by Sharon- fishandfloral Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Cory Posted February 6, 2021 Administrators Share Posted February 6, 2021 I wouldn't cut back the leaves. Typically when an established crypt melts it's from a drastic change, any change in pH? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon- fishandfloral Posted February 6, 2021 Author Share Posted February 6, 2021 I just checked again, all 3 tanks are at the same ph 7.6, gh 30, kh 180 which is normal for our water and I don’t use anything to adjust it. I have another smaller crypt in that tank that looks ok so far, but I’ve only had for 6 weeks. Pogo, anubius, val, dwarf lily, duck weed all look fine, fish and snails are healthy. Nitrates down to 10 after a water change and I haven’t changed my maintenance schedule. The affected crypt has 5 leaves left but don’t look like they’ll survive. 🤔 Thanks for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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