My Cryptocoryne wendtii ''green'' is dieing. Plz help.

[Coral Keeper]

My Cryptocoryne wendtii ''green'' is dieing. I didnt do like it said to remove all the leaves except 4-5 of the newest leaves. It was in the tank for a few days all ready. Not the holl thing died but some parts like some of the roots and the leaves but the rhizome and some leaves and some roots are healthy. Is this normal? It used to be dug up in the sand but i took out all the dead roots and leaves and im letting it float in the tank now. Its in my 25 gallon tank and you can check it out in my signature.

 

[bkw1982]

yup crypt melt happens sometimes, especial when ya dig em up and move em. as long as there is a healthy root system it will grow back

 

[Coral Keeper]

Ok. Should i leave it floating for now?

 

[happybob59]

actually id plant it....let it estabilish its roots

 

[bkw1982]

actually id plant it....let it estabilish its roots

i agree

 

[Coral Keeper]

Ok. Should i dig up the rhizome or leave it in the open?

 

[happybob59]

if im not mistaken crypts dont have rhizomes....they just root around your tank

 

[Coral Keeper]

Ok. Thanks for the help and info everyone!!

 

[Cory Keeper]

I thought wendtii was redish, and green meant a lack of light.

 

[Kettemoor]

There is a Bronze Wendtii, which is reddish, but I think he means its a Green Wendtii.. that's just my guess though.