Growing Crypts without fert

[gene]

Hi, any bro who have luck growing the plants without any base fert at all?

[bossteck]

Crypts are known to be heavy root feeders. Don't think it is advisable.

[gene]

Thanks Bro, guess its a no go for my low tech tank. Didn't want to have soil as previous experience shows that the shrimps will chew on the soil

[bossteck]

So it is a new set up?
Would you consider setting up with based fert covered by a layer of sand? That will work.
Crypts are worth the effort, they are beautiful plants!

[gene]

Yes its a new set up, not sure how my black quartz fare with base fert though! Might give it a shot

[Aquanoob]

I have Crypto Parva in my low-tech 2 feet tank without any base fertilisers and they are surviving well although I put in macro and micro fertiliser regularly. It may depends on which Crypto type you are planting.