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LMOUTHBASS
12-22-2003, 1:15 PM
can you guys give me a list of some -
right now i have lutea
green wendth
like them both they look similar n seem to be flourishing in my tank also if you can tell a bit about them like what to expect while they grow - thanks guys
LMOUTHBASS
12-23-2003, 8:46 AM
???
There are very few Crytocorynes that are anything but low light plants.
Expect the unexpected. They are funky plants that will sometimes melt for no reason, but that's not the norm. If you keep a pretty stable tank, they should all do well for you.
For a background Crypt. I suggest you try C. Balansae. They are slow growing, but really nice when they grow in. C. Wendtii
is very dependable.
They all love extra Fe and it doesn't have to be added to the substrate. You can dose it right into the water table for good results.
Len
LMOUTHBASS
12-23-2003, 2:08 PM
i'm gonna be looking for more crypts
Robert H
12-24-2003, 2:25 AM
C. spiralis is less light demanding and grows faster than C balansae. They have long thin leaves with a smooth texture instead of the puckered texture of the balansae.
http://www.aquabotanic.com/abstore/media/spiralisplug.jpg
Agree w/Robert H on C. spiralis and C. balansae, but the C. balansae is sooo much more impressive and taller it is worth the extra time. Both are well worth growing.