Assorted Crypts 5cm Basket Pot

Cryptocoryne, commonly known as Crypts, are one of the best choices for beginners and experienced aquarists alike. These hardy, low-light aquarium plants are perfect for creating lush, natural-looking foreground or midground areas in nano tanks and larger aquascapes.

Lighting Requirements: Low light (4–6 hours/day)
CO₂ Requirements: Not required
Care Level: Low maintenance / Easy to grow
Growth Type: Mid to foreground rosette plant
Nutrient Needs: Benefits from root tabs or enriched substrate
Potential Issues: May experience “crypt melt” when newly planted or after sudden changes in water parameters. This is normal and they will reshoot.

Why Choose Crypts?

• Beginner-friendly: One of the easiest aquarium plants to grow

• Perfect for low-tech tanks: No CO₂, no high light needed

• Versatile placement: Great in nano tanks or as mid-ground in larger setups

• Lush greenery: Adds depth and natural texture to planted tanks

• Long-term growth: Once established, Crypts are slow-growing but very stable

Care Tips:

• Plant directly into the substrate, covering roots but leaving the crown exposed

• Maintain stable water conditions for best growth

• Allow time to adjust if melt occurs — Crypts bounce back beautifully when left undisturbed

Available in 5cm potted portions, grown and prepped by Duthie Aquatics for strong root development and fast establishment.