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Holey Cryptocorynes
All my Cryptocorynes seem to have perfect holes in their leaves:
http://www.ncasali.demon.co.uk/Plant...oryneHoles.jpg It seems like it's getting worse recently. I dosed with nitrate experimentally for the first time, so I don't know if that is a coincidence. The amount of fish food I give seems to maintain a nitrate level of around 12 mg/L even with the tank completely planted. This must be its equilibrium level. Could it be snails? Nikki |
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Nikki Casali wrote:
All my Cryptocorynes seem to have perfect holes in their leaves: http://www.ncasali.demon.co.uk/Plant...oryneHoles.jpg It seems like it's getting worse recently. I dosed with nitrate experimentally for the first time, so I don't know if that is a coincidence. The amount of fish food I give seems to maintain a nitrate level of around 12 mg/L even with the tank completely planted. This must be its equilibrium level. Could it be snails? Nikki Short answer is yes, assuming you have some It also could be one of your fish taking chunks out of the leaves. My tank is full of Crypts. and they have no holes in the leaves, and I have never used any fertiliser in the tank. Very few snails too. -- Don`t Worry, Be Happy Sandy -- E-Mail:- Website:- http://www.ftscotland.co.uk Looking for a webhost? Try http://www.1and1.co.uk/?k_id=2966019 |
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Nikki Casali Spaketh Thusly:
All my Cryptocorynes seem to have perfect holes in their leaves: http://www.ncasali.demon.co.uk/Plant...oryneHoles.jpg It seems like it's getting worse recently. I dosed with nitrate experimentally for the first time, so I don't know if that is a coincidence. The amount of fish food I give seems to maintain a nitrate level of around 12 mg/L even with the tank completely planted. This must be its equilibrium level. Do they start as pinholes and grow? If so, it may be a potassium deficiency - I had this problem once, easily fixed with Green Light stump remover. If not, I would guess they're being eaten. -- Bill H. [my "reply to" address is real] www.necka.net Molon Labe! |
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