{"title":"Cryptocoryne","description":"\u003cp\u003eCryptocoryne — low-maintenance midground plants that reward patience with dense, natural growth. Expect a brief melt after planting; they bounce back stronger.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cryptocoryne-beckettii","title":"Cryptocoryne Beckettii","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCryptocoryne beckettii is a compact, easygoing crypt with softly ruffled leaves in green and warm brownish tones. It sits neatly in the midground, undemanding and tolerant of ordinary tap-water conditions. A good first crypt and a reliable filler once it settles in. Supplied as a clean tissue-culture cup, pest-, snail- and algae-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to the shaded streams and rivers of Sri Lanka, where it roots in soft substrate under a canopy of dappled light and gentle flow. In the aquarium it recreates well with a nutrient substrate, modest light and calm water – it dislikes strong light and turbulence, both of which can trigger melt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLance-shaped leaves with a lightly wavy margin form a low rosette, olive to reddish-brown above and often paler beneath, deepening in colour under brighter light. Submerged it typically reaches 15–20 cm, occasionally to 25 cm, with leaves that arch over as they mature. Newly planted, it may melt back before regrowing submerged leaves from the roots – normal crypt behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA midground plant, and a good foreground choice in larger tanks where its modest height reads as low cover. Plant in a loose group to form a bushy patch, and use it to hide the bare lower stems of taller background plants. Position it out of strong filter flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the culture gel from the roots, separate the plantlets, and plant the roots in the substrate with the crown just above the surface – bury roots, not crown. Root tabs suit it well. It propagates by runners, throwing daughter plants alongside the parent that can be separated once rooted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLow to moderate light is ideal; intense light can brown or melt the leaves. CO2 is not required but encourages fuller growth. As a root feeder it wants root tabs in a nutrient substrate. Comfortable at 22–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, moderate hardness (4–18 dGH). Growth is slow to moderate; keep conditions stable, as sudden changes are the usual cause of melt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCryptocoryne beckettii\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeckett's Water Trumpet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSri Lanka\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–25 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow to Moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidground \/ Foreground (larger tanks)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to Moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required (beneficial)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoot tabs (root feeder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–18 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRunners (daughter plants)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunity tanks, beginners, midground planting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEasygoing with peaceful community fish, tetras, rasboras, dwarf cichlids, livebearers, gouramis, shrimp and snails. Bottom-dwellers such as corydoras appreciate the low cover it provides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiggers and larger cichlids disturb the roots and bring on melt, and goldfish will graze the soft leaves. Avoid strong light and turbulent flow, both of which stress the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. 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Bred by the Tropica nursery, it stays small and tidy, which makes it one of the best crypts for nano tanks and the front half of a layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts parent species, Cryptocoryne wendtii, grows along shaded stream banks and seasonally flooded ground in Sri Lanka. In the aquarium it wants a mature, stable tank with a nutrient-rich substrate and gentle flow - and to be planted once and left alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBroad, heavily textured (hammered) leaves in dark bronze-green to brown, forming a compact rosette of just 8–15 cm. Supplied as a tissue-culture cup of small plantlets that will take a few months to develop the full hammered look. Expect some melt after planting; new leaves regrow from the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeground to midground. Plant in groups 4–6 cm apart around stones and wood, where its dark texture contrasts well with brighter greens. It fills in slowly by runners into a low, dense stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse off the nutrient gel, divide into plantlets and plant into the substrate with crowns exposed. Propagates by runners; separate and replant daughter plants once rooted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLow to moderate light, CO2 not required, root tabs or nutrient substrate for its root-feeding habit. Water of 22–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, soft to moderately hard. 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Avoid moving established plants and avoid sudden parameter changes, which cause melt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234092957987,"sku":"AA2990","price":20.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/cryptocoryne-tropica-43078252101923-v2.webp?v=1790321528"},{"product_id":"cryptocoryne-undulata","title":"Cryptocoryne Undulata","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCryptocoryne undulata is an elegant Sri Lankan crypt with narrow, wavy-edged leaves in green to brown tones - a touch more graceful than its wendtii cousins, and every bit as forgiving. A dependable midground plant for low-tech tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFound in streams, rivers and marshes across Sri Lanka, growing both submersed and emersed as water levels shift with the seasons. Give it a mature, stable aquarium with nutrient-rich substrate and gentle flow, and let it settle in one spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNarrow, undulate (wavy-margined) leaves in olive-green to brown, often with a darker patterned upper surface and reddish underside, reaching 15–25 cm tall. Supplied as a tissue-culture cup of small plantlets that need a few months to reach size. Post-planting melt of old leaves is normal - regrowth comes quickly from the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA midground plant, or background in nano tanks. Plant in loose groups 5–8 cm apart; its wavy, upright leaves make a fine transition between low foreground plants and taller background stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse away the nutrient gel, divide into individual plantlets and plant with crowns above the substrate. Propagates readily by runners; separate and replant plantlets once they carry a few leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLow to moderate light, no CO2 needed, root tabs or a nutrient substrate for the roots. Water of 22–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, soft to moderately hard. Growth is slow to moderate; stronger light and CO2 deepen the brown tones but are entirely optional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCryptocoryne undulata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUndulate Cryptocoryne\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSri Lanka\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–25 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoot tabs (heavy root feeder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–15 °dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRunners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunity tanks, low-tech setups, beginners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTetras, rasboras, corydoras, gouramis, shrimp and snails all coexist happily with crypts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoldfish, silver dollars, uaru and large digging cichlids. Avoid transplanting once settled and avoid abrupt changes in water chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234093449507,"sku":"AA2993","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/cryptocoryne-undulata-43078252134691-v2.webp?v=1790321528"},{"product_id":"cryptocoryne-pygmaea","title":"Cryptocoryne Pygmaea","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCryptocoryne pygmaea is one of the smallest crypts in the hobby - a dainty, grassy rosette from the Philippines that suits nano tanks and foreground planting where bigger crypts would swamp the layout. Slow, steady and pleasingly undemanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to the Philippine islands of Palawan and Busuanga, where it grows in shallow forest streams. Recreate this with a mature, stable tank, soft to moderately hard water, gentle flow and a fine nutrient-rich substrate its short roots can work into.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNarrow, slightly wavy green to olive leaves in a compact rosette, typically 5–10 cm tall in the foreground, though well-fed plants in rich substrate can push closer to 15 cm. Supplied as a tissue-culture cup of small plantlets - ideal for splitting into many foreground tufts. Some post-planting melt is normal; regrowth follows from the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA foreground to lower-midground plant. Plant plugs 3–4 cm apart across the front of the tank and let runners knit them into a low, dense border - a good low-tech alternative to demanding carpet plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse away the nutrient gel, divide the portion into small plugs and plant each with tweezers, keeping crowns above the substrate. Spreads by short runners; lift and replant plantlets to steer coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLow to moderate light and no CO2 required, though CO2 and good substrate speed up its naturally slow pace. Feed the roots with tabs or an enriched substrate. Water of 22–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.5 and soft to moderately hard suits it. Being slow, it benefits from shrimp and snails keeping its leaves algae-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCryptocoryne pygmaea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePygmy Crypt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhilippines (Palawan, Busuanga)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–15 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForeground to midground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoot tabs (heavy root feeder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–15 °dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRunners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNano tanks, shrimp tanks, low-tech foregrounds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNano fish - ember tetras, chili rasboras, pygmy corydoras - plus dwarf shrimp and snails, all of which leave it untouched.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoldfish, cichlids and any boisterous diggers; a plant this small is easily uprooted. Avoid relocating it once planted and avoid unstable parameters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234093842723,"sku":"AA2992","price":42.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/cryptocoryne-pygmaea-43078252069155-v2.webp?v=1790321528"},{"product_id":"cryptocoryne-wendtii-mauve-flush","title":"Cryptocoryne Wendtii Mauve Flush","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCryptocoryne Wendtii Mauve Flush is a locally propagated tissue-culture selection of Cryptocoryne wendtii, named for the mauve-pink tint that washes over its young leaves. It is not a widely documented international cultivar - think of it as a colour-selected wendtii - so it grows and behaves exactly as the dependable parent species does.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCryptocoryne wendtii comes from shaded stream banks and seasonally flooded forest pools in Sri Lanka, often emersed part of the year. Give it a mature, stable aquarium with a nutrient-rich substrate and gentle flow, and plant it once rather than shifting it about.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLance-shaped, gently ruffled leaves in green-bronze with a mauve-pink flush strongest on new growth; colour varies with light and nutrients, and some leaves may stay plain bronze-green. Expect a rosette of roughly 10–20 cm. Supplied as a tissue-culture cup of small plantlets that need a few months to size up. Post-planting melt is normal - regrowth comes from the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMidground. Plant in groups 5 cm apart and let runners thicken the stand; the subtle mauve tones show best against plain green neighbours and pale substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse away the nutrient gel, divide the portion into plantlets and plant with crowns above the substrate. Propagates by underground runners; separate and replant daughters once rooted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLow to moderate light and no CO2 required; slightly stronger light with iron-rich root feeding brings out the mauve flush. Water of 22–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, soft to moderately hard. Growth is slow - keep algae grazers about and resist the urge to relocate it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCryptocoryne wendtii 'Mauve Flush'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMauve Flush Crypt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSri Lanka (cultivated selection)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–20 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoot tabs (heavy root feeder); iron aids colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–15 °dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRunners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunity tanks, low-tech setups, collectors of crypt forms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTetras, rasboras, corydoras, gouramis, dwarf shrimp and snails - all ignore crypts entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoldfish, silver dollars, uaru and digging cichlids. Avoid frequent replanting and sudden water-chemistry changes, which cause melt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234094039331,"sku":"AA2994","price":42.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/cryptocoryne-wendtii-mauve-f-43078252167459-v2.webp?v=1790321528"},{"product_id":"cryptocoryne-balansae","title":"Cryptocoryne Balansae","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCryptocoryne balansae is the tall, ribbon-leaved crypt, its long green blades embossed with a hammered, quilted texture that ripples in the flow. Unlike the low-growing wendtii crypts, this one climbs to the back of the tank and makes a striking, moving screen of green. Supplied as a clean tissue-culture cup, pest-, snail- and algae-free and ready to plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt grows in the fast-flowing rivers and streams of Thailand and Laos, rooted in mineral-rich substrates and often in harder, calcium-bearing water. Recreating that means a nutrient substrate, moderate light and, ideally, water with a decent mineral content – it genuinely appreciates hardness rather than very soft, acidic conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLong, narrow, strap-like leaves with a distinctive puckered or bullate surface rise from a central rootstock, fresh to olive green and up to 40–60 cm or more in a tall tank. As a tissue-culture portion it arrives small and emersed-grown; expect it to melt back and then regrow submerged leaves from the roots, which is normal for crypts and not a cause for alarm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA background plant despite older labelling – its height and fluted leaves make a natural backdrop rather than a midground filler. Give it space to spread by runners into a grove, and keep it clear of fine foreground plants it would shade. Once settled it dislikes being moved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the culture gel from the roots, separate the little plantlets, and plant the roots in the substrate with the crown just above the surface – bury roots, not crown. Root tabs under it pay dividends. It propagates by runners, sending up daughter plants nearby that can be lifted and replanted once rooted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eModerate to high light brings out the hammered leaf texture; CO2 is not required but promotes fuller growth. It is a root feeder, so use root tabs in a nutrient substrate, and it prefers harder water – calcium shortage shows as curled, deformed leaves. Comfortable at 20–28 °C, pH 6.0–8.0, medium to hard water. Growth is moderate once established; expect an initial melt as it converts to submerged growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCryptocoryne crispatula var. balansae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalansae Crypt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoutheast Asia (Thailand, Laos)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40–60 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner to Intermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to High\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required (beneficial)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoot tabs (root feeder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–18 dGH (prefers harder water)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRunners (daughter plants)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackground planting, community tanks, harder water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuits most peaceful community fish, tetras, rasboras, gouramis, dwarf cichlids, livebearers, shrimp and snails, all of which leave the tough leaves alone. Its height gives shy fish somewhere to retreat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge diggers and big cichlids disturb the roots and trigger melt, and very soft, acidic tanks work against its preference for mineral-rich water. Avoid frequent replanting, which sets it back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234096038179,"sku":"AA2161","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Other listing (SKU AA1598)","offer_id":55304234336547,"sku":"AA1598","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/cryptocoryne-balansae-43078123749667-v2.webp?v=1790321524"},{"product_id":"cryptocoryne-wendtii-tropica","title":"Cryptocoryne Wendtii Tropica | Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Tropica'","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCryptocoryne wendtii 'Tropica' is the bronze, hammered-leaf form of the most dependable crypt in the hobby, selected by the Tropica nursery in Denmark. It forms a low, dense rosette that thrives in the shaded midground spots where fussier plants sulk, and once settled it asks for very little. Sold established in a terracotta pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCryptocoryne wendtii grows in shaded streams and seasonally flooded riverbanks in Sri Lanka, rooted in rich mud beneath forest canopy. The aquarium equivalent is subdued to moderate light, a nutritious substrate and stable, warm water. Nursery plants are raised emersed, so expect a transition period as the plant swaps to its submerged foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBroad, slightly ruffled leaves with a distinctive hammered texture in warm bronze to brown-green tones that deepen under stronger light. A mature submerged plant reaches roughly 15–25 cm tall and slowly widens into a clump. Like most crypts it may melt its old leaves after planting or a sudden change in conditions – leave the roots undisturbed and it regrows tougher submerged leaves within a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA classic midground plant, at home tucked against wood or stone where its bronze tones contrast well with fine-leaved green plants. Space individual plants 5–8 cm apart and let clumps merge naturally. It tolerates shade from taller plants better than almost anything else, so use it to fill awkward, dimmer corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe terracotta pot can be placed straight in the tank, or remove the plant, tease off any rockwool and plant it in the substrate with the crown just above the surface. Push a root tab in nearby. It propagates by runners; once daughter plants have a few leaves and their own roots they can be cut free and replanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUndemanding: low to moderate light, no CO2 needed, and a nutritious substrate or root tabs since it feeds mainly through its roots. Keep water at 22–28 °C with a pH around 6.0–7.5. Growth is slow, so keep it out of algae-prone bright spots and avoid replanting once established – moving crypts is the main trigger for melt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCryptocoryne wendtii 'Tropica'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropica Crypt, Bronze Wendtii\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSri Lanka (cultivated selection)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–25 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoot tabs (root feeder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–15 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRunners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-tech and community aquariums from 40 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTetras, rasboras, corydoras, gouramis, dwarf cichlids and shrimp all leave it alone, and its tough leaves shrug off most plant-pickers. A good choice for busy community tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge diggers and herbivores – goldfish, silver dollars, uaru and big cichlids – will uproot or eat it. Avoid frequent replanting and abrupt parameter swings, both of which trigger crypt melt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234100658467,"sku":"AA1699","price":21.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/cryptocoryne-wendtii-tropica-43078123815203-v2.webp?v=1790321528"},{"product_id":"cryptocoryne-wendtii","title":"Cryptocoryne Wendtii | Cryptocoryne wendtii","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCryptocoryne wendtii is the crypt that built the reputation of the whole genus - tough, adaptable and handsome in an understated way. If a tank can grow anything, it can grow wendtii, which is why it has been a staple of the hobby for over half a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to Sri Lanka, growing along shaded stream banks and in seasonally flooded forest pools, often emersed part of the year. It adapts to a wide range of aquarium conditions but rewards stability: a mature tank, nutrient-rich substrate, gentle flow and minimal disturbance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLance-shaped, gently ruffled leaves in shades from green through bronze to brown depending on the form and the light, in a rosette of roughly 10–25 cm. Under low light it grows taller and looser; under stronger light it stays compact and low. The potted plant arrives as a young rosette; expect the classic crypt melt after planting, with fresh submersed leaves regrowing from the roots within weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe definitive midground plant. Plant singly as an accent or in staggered groups 5–8 cm apart, and let runners slowly build a dense stand around hardscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove the pot and rockwool, trim straggly roots and plant with the crown above the substrate. Propagates by underground runners; separate and replant daughter plants once they have a few leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenuinely easy: low to moderate light, no CO2, and root tabs or a nutrient substrate to feed its roots. Water of 22–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, soft to moderately hard - though it tolerates well beyond that range. Slow to moderate growth; keep grazers about to manage algae on older leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCryptocoryne wendtii\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWendt's Water Trumpet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSri Lanka\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–25 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoot tabs (heavy root feeder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–15 °dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRunners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunity tanks, low-tech setups, beginners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVirtually all community fish - tetras, rasboras, barbs, corydoras, gouramis - plus shrimp and snails. Its firm leaves withstand more boisterous fish better than most plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoldfish, silver dollars, uaru and large digging cichlids will still uproot or eat it. Avoid moving established plants and avoid sudden parameter swings - the classic triggers of crypt melt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234100986147,"sku":"AA2761","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/cryptocoryne-wendtii-43078123651363-v2.webp?v=1790321529"},{"product_id":"assorted-crypts","title":"Assorted Crypts","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Assorted Crypts are a keeper's-choice mix of hardy Cryptocoryne species, chosen from whatever is looking its best on the bench. They are undemanding midground rosettes that settle in slowly and reward patience with rich, textured foliage. A sound pick for low-tech community tanks and anyone finding their feet with live plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCryptocoryne grow along streams, rivers and seasonally flooded margins across South and South-East Asia, spending part of the year emersed on damp banks and part fully submerged. In the aquarium they are happiest in stable, slightly soft to moderately hard water with a nutrient-rich substrate that recreates those shaded, silty margins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDepending on the species supplied, leaves range from narrow and strappy to broad and quilted, in greens and bronzes that deepen under stronger light. Most settle at roughly 10–30 cm tall. This is a mixed portion, so expect variation between plants rather than a matched set. Newly planted crypts often shed older leaves – the well-known \"crypt melt\" – before pushing fresh growth from the roots, so don't be alarmed if it looks rough for a fortnight or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest used in the midground, or the foreground of a larger tank, where a group can knit into a low thicket. Plant in the substrate with the crown, where the leaves meet the roots, sitting just above the surface so it doesn't rot. Space individual plants a few centimetres apart to allow for spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove any pot and rockwool, tease the roots apart and plant each crown separately in the substrate. Crypts propagate by runners, sending up daughter plants alongside the parent that can be lifted and replanted once they have their own roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUndemanding: low to moderate light, no CO2 required, and a temperature around 22–28 °C suit them well. As root feeders they respond strongly to root tabs or a nutrient substrate, with liquid fertiliser a useful supplement. Growth is slow to moderate, so avoid over-lighting, which only invites algae on the older leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCryptocoryne spp. (assorted)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAssorted Crypts, Water Trumpet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth \u0026amp; South-East Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–30 cm (varies by species)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow to Moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidground \/ Foreground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to Moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoot tabs (root feeder) \u0026amp; liquid fertiliser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–15 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRunners (daughter plants)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-tech \u0026amp; community aquariums, beginners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHappy with most peaceful community fish – small tetras, rasboras, livebearers – along with shrimp and snails. Their rooted growth also tolerates gentle bottom-dwellers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDigging or herbivorous fish such as large goldfish, many cichlids and silver dollars will uproot or shred them. Avoid frequent replanting or big swings in water chemistry, both of which trigger heavier melt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. 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Where the brown and red forms bring earthy tones, this one keeps a clean, bright green that suits any layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCryptocoryne wendtii grows along shaded stream banks and in seasonally flooded forest pools in Sri Lanka, often spending part of the year emersed. In the aquarium it favours a mature, stable tank with a nutrient-rich substrate, gentle flow and as little disturbance as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNarrow, gently ruffled green leaves in a compact rosette of around 10–20 cm - taller and looser in low light, lower and denser under stronger light. Supplied as a tissue-culture cup of small plantlets; allow a few months for full rosettes to form. The usual crypt melt may follow planting, with new leaves regrowing from the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMidground, or foreground in larger tanks. Plant in groups 5 cm apart and let runners build a continuous green band - a classic pairing in front of darker crypts or red stem plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the nutrient gel from the portion, divide into plantlets and plant with crowns above the substrate. Propagates by runners; separate and replant daughter plants as they develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLow to moderate light, no CO2 required, and root tabs or a nutrient substrate for its root-feeding habit. Water of 22–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, soft to moderately hard. Growth is slow; shrimp and snails keep the long-lived leaves algae-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCryptocoryne wendtii 'Green'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen Wendtii Crypt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSri Lanka\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–20 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoot tabs (heavy root feeder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–15 °dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRunners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunity tanks, low-tech setups, beginners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTetras, rasboras, corydoras, gouramis, dwarf shrimp and snails - crypts are left alone by virtually all community fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoldfish, silver dollars, uaru and digging cichlids. Avoid moving settled plants and avoid abrupt parameter changes, which trigger melt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234106130723,"sku":"AA2394","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/cryptocoryne-wendtii-green-43078251970851-v2.webp?v=1790321529"},{"product_id":"cryptocoryne-moiya","title":"Cryptocoryne Mi Oya | Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Mi Oya'","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCryptocoryne Mi Oya (previously listed here as \"Moiya\") is the coppery-red giant of the wendtii family - named for the Mi Oya river in Sri Lanka where it was found. It brings warm red-brown tones to a tank without demanding the high light most red plants need.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEndemic to the Mi Oya river region of Sri Lanka, growing along stream banks that flood and recede with the seasons. It handles warm water better than most plants - tolerating over 30 °C - and settles best in a stable, mature tank with nutrient-rich substrate and gentle flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLance-shaped, slightly hammered (bullous) leaves with undulate margins, in red-brown to copper tones - one of the largest wendtii forms at 20–35 cm tall with rosettes spreading 15–30 cm. Supplied as a tissue-culture cup of small plantlets, so allow several months for it to reach size. Expect some melt after planting; it regrows readily from the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGiven its eventual size, treat it as a midground plant in large tanks or a background plant in smaller ones. Strong light encourages a lower, more horizontal leaf posture; in dimmer tanks it grows taller and more upright. Give each plant 10–15 cm of room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the nutrient gel from the tissue-culture portion, separate into plantlets and plant into the substrate with crowns exposed. Propagates freely by runners once settled - expect a steady supply of plantlets to relocate or share.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLow to moderate light is ample; more light deepens the red-brown colour. CO2 is not required. A heavy root feeder - use root tabs or an enriched substrate, with iron supplementation helping colour. Water of 22–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, soft to moderately hard. Growth is slow, so be patient and keep algae grazers about.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCryptocoryne wendtii 'Mi Oya'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMi Oya Crypt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMi Oya River, Sri Lanka\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–35 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidground to background\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoot tabs (heavy root feeder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–15 °dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRunners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunity tanks, warm-water setups, low-tech tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTetras, rasboras, barbs, corydoras, gouramis, shrimp and snails. Its heat tolerance also makes it one of the few plants suited to warmer discus tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoldfish, silver dollars, uaru and large digging cichlids. Avoid moving it once established and avoid abrupt water changes in parameters - both invite crypt melt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234106163491,"sku":"AA2395","price":20.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/cryptocoryne-moiya-43078241878307-v2.webp?v=1790321528"},{"product_id":"cryptocoryne-green-gecko","title":"Cryptocoryne Green Gecko | Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Green Gecko'","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCryptocoryne Green Gecko is one of the prettiest of the wendtii forms - fresh apple-green leaves marked with a dark maroon stripe down the midrib of new growth. Like all the wendtii clan it is hardy, patient and happy to be left alone, making it a reliable choice for low-tech tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCryptocoryne wendtii grows along shaded stream banks and in seasonally flooded forest pools in Sri Lanka, often emersed for part of the year. In the aquarium it settles best in stable, mature water with a gentle flow, a nutrient-rich substrate and no sudden changes - crypts resent being moved or having their parameters shuffled about.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA rosette of lance-shaped, slightly ruffled leaves, bright green with that distinctive dark central stripe strongest on younger leaves. Expect a mature height of around 10–20 cm depending on light. Sold as a tissue-culture cup, the plantlets are small on arrival; give them a few months to grow into full rosettes. Newly planted crypts often melt their old leaves before regrowing from the roots - this is normal, so leave the plant in place and wait.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA midground plant in most tanks, or a feature plant in the foreground of larger layouts. Plant in small groups a few centimetres apart and let it thicken into a patch via runners. It combines well with darker crypts and fine-leaved stem plants behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the nutrient gel from the tissue-culture portion, divide it into several plantlets and plant each into the substrate, keeping the crown just above the surface. Once established it spreads by underground runners; new plantlets can be separated and replanted when they have a few leaves of their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLow to moderate light suits it well - stronger light gives a more compact plant with better colour. CO2 is not required, though it does no harm. As a root feeder it appreciates a nutrient substrate or root tabs. Keep it at 22–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, soft to moderately hard water. Growth is slow, so keep algae-grazing shrimp or snails about and avoid excessive light on a lean tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCryptocoryne wendtii 'Green Gecko'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen Gecko Crypt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSri Lanka (cultivated form)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–20 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoot tabs (heavy root feeder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–15 °dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRunners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunity tanks, low-tech setups, beginners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTetras, rasboras, corydoras, gouramis, dwarf shrimp and snails all leave crypts alone, and its tough leaves stand up to most community fish once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge goldfish, digging cichlids, silver dollars and uaru will uproot or eat it. Avoid moving the plant once settled, and avoid unstable water parameters - both trigger crypt melt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234106196259,"sku":"AA2393","price":26.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/cryptocoryne-green-gecko-43078252036387-v2.webp?v=1790321530"},{"product_id":"cryptocoryne-undulatus-red","title":"Cryptocoryne Undulata Red | Cryptocoryne undulata 'Red'","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCryptocoryne Undulata Red (often traded as \"undulatus Red\") is a compact selection of Cryptocoryne undulata with stronger red-brown colouring - green above, flushed red beneath. One of the easiest ways to work red tones into a low-tech tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe parent species grows in streams, rivers and marshes across Sri Lanka, submersed or emersed as the seasons dictate. A mature, stable aquarium with nutrient-rich substrate and gentle flow recreates this well; like all crypts it dislikes being moved or subjected to sudden parameter changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNarrow, wavy-edged leaves, green to bronze on top and reddish underneath, in a rosette of around 12–18 cm - more compact than the plain form. Colour intensity depends on light and nutrients: expect mostly green-bronze under low light, deeper red-brown under stronger light with iron-rich fertilisation. Some melt after planting is normal; regrowth follows from the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMidground, or background in nano tanks. Plant groups 5–8 cm apart; the red-brown tones sit beautifully against bright green foreground plants and pale sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove the pot and rockwool, trim long roots and plant with the crown above the substrate. Spreads by runners; separate daughter plants once established and replant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLow to moderate light and no CO2 needed for healthy growth, though moderate light, CO2 and iron supplementation noticeably improve the red colouring. A heavy root feeder - use root tabs or an enriched substrate. Water of 22–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, soft to moderately hard. Slow growing, so manage algae with grazers rather than more light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCryptocoryne undulata 'Red'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed Undulate Cryptocoryne\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSri Lanka (cultivated form)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–18 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoot tabs (heavy root feeder); iron aids red colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–15 °dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRunners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunity tanks, low-tech setups, beginners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTetras, rasboras, corydoras, gouramis, shrimp and snails - crypts are ignored by nearly all community fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoldfish, silver dollars, uaru and digging cichlids. Avoid relocating settled plants and abrupt water-chemistry changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234107179299,"sku":"BA8445","price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/cryptocoryne-undulatus-red-43078123553059-v2.webp?v=1790321528"},{"product_id":"cryptocoryne-lutea","title":"Cryptocoryne Lutea | Cryptocoryne walkeri","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCryptocoryne Lutea is a neat, upright crypt that quietly gets on with the job - a compact rosette of green to bronze leaves that tolerates the low-light, low-tech tanks many showier plants sulk in. Long sold as Cryptocoryne lutea, it is now classified within Cryptocoryne walkeri.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to Sri Lanka, where it grows in slow streams, marshes and seasonally flooded ground, often partly emersed. Recreate this with a mature, stable aquarium, a nutrient-rich substrate, gentle flow and no frequent replanting - stability matters more to crypts than fancy equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRigid, lance-shaped leaves in bright green to bronze, held fairly upright in a tidy rosette around 15–20 cm tall and about 15 cm across when mature. The potted plant you receive is a young rosette; expect it to fill out over several months. Some leaf melt after planting is normal - it regrows from the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA classic midground plant, good in rows or clusters along the middle third of the tank or around hardscape bases. Space plants 5–8 cm apart and let runners knit the group together. Its upright habit contrasts nicely with broader-leaved swords behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove the plastic pot and rockwool, trim overly long roots and plant into the substrate with the crown exposed. Propagates steadily by underground runners; separate and replant daughter plants once they have a few leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUndemanding: low to moderate light, no CO2 needed, and a nutrient substrate or root tabs for its root-feeding habit. Water of 22–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.5 and moderate hardness suits it. Growth is slow - wipe leaves of algae gently or keep grazers, and avoid strong light over a nutrient-poor setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCryptocoryne walkeri (syn. 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Its firm leaves cope well with most small and medium fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoldfish, large or digging cichlids, silver dollars and other plant-eaters. Avoid repeatedly relocating the plant and avoid sudden parameter swings, which cause melt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234107638051,"sku":"AA3784","price":28.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/cryptocoryne-lutea-43078123782435-v2.webp?v=1790321528"},{"product_id":"cryptocoryne-willisii","title":"Cryptocoryne Willisii | Cryptocoryne × willisii","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCryptocoryne × willisii is a compact, grassy little crypt that bridges the gap between foreground and midground. It sends out runners to form a low thicket of narrow green leaves, and like its cousins it is hardy and forgiving once it has settled in. Sold established in a plastic pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a natural hybrid group from the riverbanks and streams of the central highlands of Sri Lanka, growing in shaded, flowing water over mineral-rich substrate. In the aquarium it wants stable, warm water, a nutritious substrate and low to moderate light – nursery stock is grown emersed, so a short melt-and-regrow transition is normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlender, strap-like green leaves 5–15 cm long, occasionally to 20 cm in rich conditions, held in a loose rosette that spreads sideways by runners. Well-fed plants form a tidy grassy clump. Freshly planted specimens often shed their emersed leaves before pushing new submerged growth – leave the roots be and it comes good.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest as a foreground-to-midground filler, planted in loose groups so the runners knit into a low carpet of leaves. Give it 3–5 cm between plants and let it fill in. It handles shade well, so it is useful for softening the front edge of taller plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlip it from the pot, remove the rockwool and plant the crown just above the substrate, with a root tab nearby. It propagates readily by runners; daughter plants that have rooted and grown a few leaves can be separated and replanted to speed up the carpet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery undemanding: low to moderate light, no CO2 required, and root feeding via nutritious substrate or root tabs. Keep water at 22–28 °C, pH around 6.0–7.5. Growth is slow to moderate, so watch for algae on older leaves in bright tanks and avoid unnecessary uprooting, which triggers crypt melt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCryptocoryne × willisii\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWillis' Crypt, Nevillii\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSri Lanka\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–20 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForeground \/ Midground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoot tabs (root feeder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–15 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRunners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-tech and community aquariums from 40 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful community fish – tetras, rasboras, corydoras, gouramis and dwarf cichlids – along with shrimp and snails, all leave it alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiggers and large herbivores such as goldfish, silver dollars and big cichlids will disturb or eat it. Avoid frequent replanting and sudden changes in water chemistry, which prompt melt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234107670819,"sku":"AA3785","price":28.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/cryptocoryne-willisii-43078123847971-v2.webp?v=1790321528"},{"product_id":"cryptocoryne-petchii-in-terracotta-pot","title":"Cryptocoryne Petchii In Terracotta Pot | Cryptocoryne beckettii 'Petchii'","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCryptocoryne Petchii is the smaller, more refined form of Cryptocoryne beckettii - a compact rosette of olive-brown leaves with violet undersides that suits nano tanks and tight midground spots. Supplied established in a terracotta pot, so it can even be moved between tanks without disturbing the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEndemic to Sri Lanka, where the beckettii group grows in shaded, swift-flowing streams and seasonally flooded ground. In the aquarium it wants what all crypts want: a mature, stable tank, nutrient-rich substrate, gentle flow and to be left in one spot once planted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlender, gently wavy leaves of 10–15 cm in dark green to olive-brown with a distinctive purple-violet underside; the whole plant tops out around 10–15 cm. The potted plant is close to adult size on arrival. As with all crypts, older leaves may melt after the move - new submersed growth follows from the roots within weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA midground plant in small tanks and a foreground-to-midground transition in larger ones. Plant groups 5 cm apart and let runners fill in. You can plant it pot and all (the terracotta can be hidden behind hardscape) or remove the pot for a natural look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEither sink the terracotta pot directly into the substrate or gently remove pot and any wool, then plant with the crown exposed. Propagates by runners; separate plantlets once they have several leaves and replant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLow to moderate light, no CO2 needed (though it accelerates growth), and root tabs or nutrient substrate for its root-feeding habit. Keep it at 22–26 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, moderately soft to hard water. 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Avoid frequent replanting and swings in water parameters, both of which trigger melt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234108064035,"sku":"BA9305","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/cryptocoryne-petchii-in-terr-43078123716899-fx.webp?v=1790319641"},{"product_id":"cryptocoryne-lutea-jumbo","title":"Cryptocoryne Lutea Jumbo | Cryptocoryne walkeri | Plastic Pot","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe same dependable Cryptocoryne Lutea, supplied as a generous jumbo pot - a well-established mother plant that gives you an instant midground clump rather than a starter rosette. Long sold as Cryptocoryne lutea, it is now classified within Cryptocoryne walkeri.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to Sri Lanka, growing in slow streams, marshes and seasonally flooded ground, often partly emersed. It settles best in a mature, stable aquarium with gentle flow and a nutrient-rich substrate - crypts value consistency over high-tech equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRigid, lance-shaped leaves in bright green to bronze, held upright in a dense rosette reaching around 15–20 cm tall and 15 cm across. This jumbo pot is a mature, multi-crowned plant, so you get immediate presence; even so, expect some old-leaf melt after planting as it adjusts and regrows from the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal as a ready-made midground centrepiece or split into several plants for an instant row. Position around hardscape bases or along the middle third of the tank, spacing divisions 5–8 cm apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove the plastic pot and rockwool - a jumbo pot can usually be teased apart into multiple crowns, each planted separately with the crown above the substrate. Established plants spread by underground runners; separate and replant daughter plants as they appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLow to moderate light, no CO2 needed, and root tabs or a nutrient substrate to feed its roots. Water of 22–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.5 and moderate hardness suits it. Growth is slow and steady; keep algae grazers about under stronger lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCryptocoryne walkeri (syn. 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If you want one dependable, good-looking crypt, this is it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to the shaded streams and riverbanks of Sri Lanka, growing in soft substrate under dappled light and gentle flow. It recreates easily in the aquarium with a nutrient substrate and modest light, and it is forgiving of ordinary tap water, which is part of its enduring popularity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLance-shaped leaves with a gently textured surface form a compact rosette, the colour shifting from olive-green to rich brown depending on light – brighter light deepens the bronze tones and keeps growth compact. Submerged it reaches around 10–20 cm. 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