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Cryptocoryne x willisii is taking off. Submerged leaves are soooo cool in my tank. Narrow and pointy and reddish brown. I like it a lot. Did a massive clean up and rearranged a few plants. The willisii is doing so good i already had some runners that i replanted.

Cryptocoryne flamingo. Bought 3 months ago invitro and its going very nice. Green leaves are from the invitro. The pink ones in the centre are new.

Hi all, <"Aroids like"> Cryptocoryne spp., Schismatoglottis, Bucephalandra & Anubias barteri and mosses & ferns, Bolbitis spp. You should be able to reduce nutrients, <"light intensity"> & CO2 level (down to 15 ppm?) cheers Darrel

I noticed that you have corys in your tank. Won't they ruin the carpeting plants when they dig about the substrate?

3 Weeks ago i planted a small field of 3 Cryptocorynes x Willisii and in these pictures you can see the new leaves changing from green and 'lumpy' to brown reddish and thinner and 'pointy'. I love these types of changes especially i hoped the leaves would change to be more thinner . The colour...

Plant collection aquarium part: Cryptocoryne Wendtii tropica Cryptocoryne Leroi Cryptocoryne Undulata red Cryptocoryne 'Green gecko' Cryptocoryne Green Cryptocoryne Beckettii Cryptocoryne Becketii Petchii Cryptocoryne Crispatula var. Balansae Cryptocoryne Spiralis 'tiger' Cryptocoryne Lutea...

Hey guys, welcome to the journal of my self build riparium! After many many years of lurking on this awesome forum finally my own tankthread here :) Just for all you to know i'm dutch so english is not my main language. So it can be a little bit 'challenging' for me and you from time to time...

...3 ppm K 13 ppm Mg 1.75 I have a light on for 7 hours with 15 15-minute ramps at the beginning and end of the day. Power at 70%. Still, cryptocoryne doesn't grow well it has some yellow and brown on the bottom leaves. I have some green dust algae on the rock, glass and wood. Some green spot...

Yeah it is really hard to tell. The edges were more smooth, then I started dosing potassium, because (you can see by the pictures) I was having a deficiency in this one. Then it became a little crooked and some leaves melted. In addition I removed a lot of it's cover, it was in a shaded area...

...then I grew it low-energy without CO2, and like @ElleDee mentions above, crypts have a great deal of phenotypic plasticity when it comes to leaf morphology, responding to different environmental conditions. So I could be wrong. It does look more like C. balansae though. Cryptocoryne...

Well, I read through all other Cryptocoryne that where described in the book and this one was the closest one with long leaves. I know that this book is quite old, 20+years. And I don't have yet another way to find out, this is why I'm asking for help, because the book can be outdated about this...

Hey guys, I was reading a book about aquarium plants, and I find a plant identified as Cryptocoryne retrospiralis. I have one in my tank that matches the description and the photo in the book, but since it is said to be rare, and as I read here in the forum it is also quite unusual. I would love...

...heads up regarding the tool. Atm i am trying to polishing up my Greek for the next holiday so cough you guys have to deal with it 😁 I am going to try to make my tankthread this weekend. So for now you guys have to do it with a sneakpeak of one of my baby invitro Cryptocoryne 'flamingo' guards 😄

...pink in low energy conditions!) and it's tough. I highly recommend it for non-injected tanks. I'm also very pleased with the color of Cryptocoryne affinis 'Red' and my Bacopa caroliniana now has a solid orange tinge that I wasn't expecting. I finally have Ludwigia 'Super Red' growing well and...

Update! Cryptocoryne flamingo added last week and new pink under water leaves just started to grow. Needed some colour apart from green and brown. Blyxa japonica is going crazy. Runners shooting out everywhere. Thicker leaves than what I'm used to seeing though. Natans Minima on top growing...

...flame>phoenix>coral. I culled a small countries worth of snails. On planting. I took the advice of DW1305 and Halo2something. Added Cryptocoryne x willisii under the wood, and my local store also had Lilaeopsis Brasiliensis so picked some up to try. However after planting I felt the...

..."yes leave them". Personally I would let them grow for a lot longer before I pruned them*. There are some mosses, but plants like Cryptocoryne & Bucephalandra spp. are exclusively from the Old World. Echinodorus (and the plants split from it) are all New World. A lot of floating plants are...

...a <"varied microbial flora">, but only a limited amount of nutrients. I believe that leaf mold is the <"growing medium of choice"> for Cryptocoryne growers <"Oak leaf mould">. Tom Barr (@plantbrain) wrote some posts on his experiments with sediment, in a thread <"Soil substrate, nutrient...

...that has grown out from tissue culture as well as some new stuff. The pressure is on to get my big tank going - I put Echinodorus ‘Fancy Twist’ and Cryptocoryne balansae in here, so it’s only a matter of time before they get way too big. The clock is ticking now, but I’ve got a plan, I swear.

...sand Planting Bucephalandra sp. Needle Leaf Anubias Barteri 'mini coin' Marsilea Minuta Micranthemum Tweediei Hydrocotyle Tripartita Cryptocoryne Crispatula Rotala Rotundiflora H'ra I'm on day 2, and intending to do daily water changes (a third of the volume) for the first week or so...

...Seachem Matrix and Seachem Purigen ; Plants - Anubias barteri nana Petite, Staurogyne repens, Hygrophila pinnatifida, Ludwigia repens Rubin, Ludwigia palustris Super red, Bucephalandra Kedagang, Cryptocoryne undulatus Broad Leaf, Rotala rotundifolia Thank you in advance for your time and...

...barteri nana Petite Staurogyne repens Hygrophila pinnatifida Ludwigia repens Rubin Ludwigia palustris Super red Bucephalandra Kedagang Cryptocoryne undulatus Broad Leaf Rotala rotundifolia Fertilizers APT3 Complete plant fertilizer Seachem Flourish Advance Maybe I will include some Carbon...

Cryptocoryne Wendtti 'Green Gecko'

...are about 25 tetras and about 8 harlequin rasboras in there now. Although they seem to hide a lot ☹️ Anubias bonzai Bacopa crenata Bucephalandra sintang Cryptocoryne wendtii - Brown Eloecharis acicularis Hygrophila difformis "Wisteria" Ludwigia sp. "Mini Super Red" Microsorium pteropus...

I have 3 Crypto. Wendtii Green that have been in my 29 gallon tank for 2-1/2 months. Some leaves are green, most have a brownish color. My fertilizer regimen seems good ; Nitrogen-10pm, Phos.-1ppm, Potassium-10 ml./week, Iron 8 ml./week, plus dosing micros. 50% water change/week. Lighting...

...a mix of; Hemianthus callitrichoides (HC) 'Cuba Marsilea hirsuta Eleocharis acicularis 'Mini' Too add a little detail around the rocks Cryptocoryne albida Brown Cryptocoryne Lutea "Hobbit" Riccardia chamedryfolia Background Eleocharis acicularis (centre) Hemianthus micranthemoides Rotala...

Hello all, Thank you for letting me join UKAPS! I set up a 112L planted tank back in December and planted a load of Cryptocoryne and Nymphoides, and lots of anubias, microsorum, bucephalandra. All the epiphytes are doing well, but the plants in the substrate haven't thrived and some are now...

The plants in @hydrophyte‘s post are gorgeous - definitely much more knowledgeable than me! I mentioned as I’ve had aroids struggle to root in aquaria in the past - but that may have been a me problem -and variegated plants often struggle more (and would be a shame to lose!) Also - does anyone...

Hi all, Nice. I'd guess it will be all right. I assume because the water is oxygenated and moving a lot of plants seem to root much more readily in the fish tank than they would in a glass of water etc. All add in @hydrophyte, he is an <"emersed aroid man"> an should be able to offer a more...

...are: 4 x CPD's 7 x True Bloodfin Tetras 2 x GBRs 4 x Amano 1 Zebra Nerite Plants Include: Hygrophila Rosae Australis Ludwigia Palustris Mini Super Red Anubias Nana Mini Anubias Nana Bonzai Cryptocoryne Wendtii Green Cryptocoryne Petchii And I think .. Echinodorus Amazonicus Ludwigia Repens

...plant to cost ratio when they arrived, but this is nothing if not an expensive hobby…). (Plants in a bucket: Hygrophilia pinnatifida, Cryptocoryne nevelli, Vallisneria spiralis ’leopard’, Hygrophila corymbosa, Nymphea Red Tiger Lotus, red root floater and dwarf water lettuce) Soil just...

Hi all, That is always my starting point, it just makes life a lot less stressful. Have a look at <"Cryptocoryne Parva Carpet"> <"I do">, but @MichaelJ is right, I'm really a <"rainwater user">. I have the advantage that our tap water is <"very similar in parameters at all times">. Cheers Darrel

...of the larger echinodorus leaves should hopefully allow a bit more light to penetrate to the lower levels of the tank, here we have a cryptocoryne nurii rosen maiden that's been overshadowed and devoid of light, not in the best of health, but like Victor Frankenstein proclaimed "it's alive"...

...fertiliser but I don't know if I should be buying a fertiliser with phosphorus and nitrogen or not. Most of my plants are Crypts, my Cryptocoryne Balansae is exploding with growth but my Willisii and Lutea don't seem to be growing. I was going to buy Tropica Specialised nutrition but I don't...

...sewage treatment and agriculture. That may make a difference, what really makes a difference is a high plant mass. So basically a lot more plants than you have (below). I'm a floating plant obsessive, but they really make a difference. Have a look <"Cryptocoryne Parva Carpet">. cheers...

...Either focus on getting the CO2 stable from lights on to lights off, or stop injecting it. Try and pick plants that are less demanding, cryptocoryne, echinodorus etc. Fertilizer wise adding a complete one won't do any harm. I just kind of feel you could chuck ei levels of ferts in this...

Hi all, Welcome to UKAPS. <"Cryptocoryne x willisii">? I really like <"Bolbitis heudelotii">, it will get big eventually, but only really slowly. Over time I've got rid of all my stem plants, and I just use a floating plant <"What is the “Duckweed Index” all about?"> as my "stem" for...

Hello all, The tank is doing ok, most plants are growing despite the fact the tank is unheated. The cryptocoryne nurii is growing really slow, the eleocharis acicularis is hardly growing at all. I did not expect that.. any thoughts on making it grow better? The moss I want to replace by a...

...<"Updating an old aquarium, Juwel Rekord 72, and other ramblings">. You don't need CO2, a lot of people don't use it. Have a look at <"Cryptocoryne Parva Carpet"> & <"What is the “Duckweed Index” all about?">, it talks about the "aerial advantage" that floating (or emergent) plants have...

...(delusional me, "I think it might be" [rip Stuart 'The Brand' Baggs]). I'm not a big fish, I'm not even a fish 🐟 * I ordered a Cryptocoryne affinis 'red' off of Ebay and it looks healthy but does not appear to have any roots. I hope it makes it Plants (so far) All Cryptocorynes: C...

Thanks Darrel, There are bright spots and shade in there so that's a good idea, that could work well under the wood.

Hi all, I might try something that is tolerant of lower light. It isn't exactly a carpeting plant, but <"Cryptocoryne x willisii"> is fairly small and <"shade tolerant">. cheers Darrel

Hi all, The same as the others really, I guess it is either <"Cryptocoryne parva"> or <"C. x willisii">. The <"deep green colour"> probably makes the latter more likely. Have a look at <"Cryptocoryne Parva Carpet">. This is Cryptocoryne parva, from that thread and I think it is always "leaf...

That would’ve been my guess too.

...Planting list is (mostly from K2 Aqua on Ebay): Anubias Nana Anubias Barteri Microsorum Trident Bacopa Caroliniana Piptospatha Ridleyi Cryptocoryne Wendtii green gecko Ludwigia Glandulosa Cryptocoryne Petchii Bucephelandra Sintang (and a couple of other small varieties) Hydrocotyle...

Random guess cryptocoryne willisii. Educated guess it needs more Nitrogen.

It looks nice, but those crypts in middle, they will not get very high, they are not background plants.

...SP HRA Hygrophila Polysperma Ludwigia Super Red (Purchased more after melt) Hygrophila Polysperma Sunset Middle - Left to Right. Cryptocoryne Wendtii Cryptocoryne X Willisii Front - Left to Right. Alternanthera Reineckii Mini Staurogyne Repens Pogostemon Helferi Cryptocoryne X Willisii...

...Christmas moss, Riccardia chamedryfolia, Eleocharis sp. Mini, Staurogyne repens, Hemianthus callitrichoides, Microsorum trident, Cryptocoryne lucens, Cyperus helferi, Eriocaulon cinereum, Salvinia Auriculata, Phyllanthus Fluitans, Cryptocoryne Spiralis Red, Echinodorus Tenellus Parvulus...

...and just keep the bottom of the pots in an inch or two of water and grow them emerged. I think I'm going to specialise entirely on Cryptocorynes. My first one arrived today from "ProShrimp". Cryptocoryne becketti "Petchii". I blew way too much money on a plastic, "Creature of the Black...

...okay from what I've read so far). Plants: HC Cuba, Anubias, Buce, Flame & Riccardia moss, Hydrocotyle Verticillata, Marsilea Hirsuta, Cryptocoryne Parva, Pogo Helferi, Alternanthera Variegatus, Mini Bolbitis, Rotala Indica Green, Alternanthera Bettzickiana, Repens The scape does have ADA...

...center rock scape with some wood. I plan to make a nice HC cuba carpet in the front with Hydrocotyle verticillata, Marsilea hirsuta, and cryptocoryne parva bunches in around the edge of the carpet by the rocks and wood for detail. Along with that ill be adding riccardia and flame moss for...

...all the leaves off from emersed grown plants and let the plant focus its energy into producing submerged leaves. This is popular with Cryptocoryne species. All that said, I have just been removing any melted leaves on my tank and letting it grow new leaves as it establishes. My tank is high...

...the surface for a few weeks, this will help with the adaption process and will increase in size and length. Potted rosette plants like Cryptocoryne and Echinodorus can be planted into the substrate, but be prepared to remove any melting/dying leaves. In Vitro/Tissue Culture cups/pots can be...

What is biocorbonate? Sorry for stupid question:D

Great list! Crispatula tried and then died for me in hard alkaline water. I had high hopes for it as Cryptocoryne crispatula is on the list of plants which can (allegedly) metabolise bicarbonate as a carbon source, but no joy.

...and larger in soft water Crispatula - currently growing well in soft water, but took 4 months to start, haven't tried in hard water Cryptocoryne usteriana - ain't growing for me in soft water so far - though significant lack of light could also be the cause (never tried in hard water)...

...X-Ray Tetra 9x Bentosi WhiteFin 6x Thorichthys Maculipinnis 3. The plants: Anubias - Microssorum Pteropus - Bucephalandra - Cryptocoryne Usteriana - Lagandra Meeboldii Red - Helanthium Tenellum Green 4. Water Parameters: PH: 7 Kh: 4-5 Gh: 6-7 NO3: 0 PO4: above 2mg/l - I...

Cryptocoryne Lutea Hobbit came into stock at Aquarium Gardens and was just delivered. Planting it was a pain as it uprooted the Pava. Turns out that planting too close together between rocks and glass in aqua soil is very tricky. Much root is exposed but the soil was getting stirred up quite...

...are transitioning from emersed growth to submerged. I’ve been reading a bit about this recently and is quite common, particularly on cryptocoryne but can also happen to other species. Wait until someone else comes along to either confirm or call me an idiot, but I think the method is to cut...

Yes, TC plants can be quite confused, and to me that's a quality issue. Finding the proper combination of plant growth regulators (plant hormones and their synthetic versions) that results in the most normal growth is a bit of an art. Sometimes even different clones of the same species benefit...

I had good success with Crypt nurii from tissue culture, but it took about 5 weeks for the plants to start to really get going with emersed-form leaves. In the general case my strong preference is for emersed rockwool pots instead of in vitro tissue culture cups. My impression is the TC plants...

Cryptocoryne Pontederiifolia Red Lips grown emersed.

4 months from filling with water Not much of a picture, but progress is being made, tank filling out, I have left a space for a cryptocoryne flamingo (I have been unsuccessful with them in the past). Adding 0.4ppm mg (magnesium sulphate) definitely helped Next week I will switch to Chempak...

...Dwarf water lily (five years an not one blasted flower). Advice, comments, and amused comments welcome. A smorgasbord of crypts: Cryptocoryne Rubella Cryptocoryne Costata Cryptocoryne green gecko Cryptocoryne bullosa Cryptocoryne becketti Cryptocoryne petchii And others. Possibly...

...plants". There are many aquatic and marsh plants that prefer low pH and low nutrient water rich in tannins (Echinodorus, Bucephalandra, Cryptocoryne, Aponogeton etc.). In my blackwater biotope I successfully grow Pachira, Phalaenopsis, some aquatic plants and Amazonian sword plant (added...

Cryptocoryne Balansae and Vallisneria spiralis were ordered, and they are in! Great delivery from Horizon Aquatics, and plants turned up looking very healthy! Regarding easy/low maintenance (no CO2) front of aquarium plants, which are happy in gravel, would you have any recommendations there...

This week I removed the rocks on the left hand side to create more planted space. I planted emerald Cryptocoryne Flamingo in this position. I also added hygrophilia araguaia to be used as an epiphyte. I trimmed the moss and the carpeting plants on the right hand side. I will add in a fresh...

...on. The unit is filtered with Oasebiomaster and has Co2 in line diffusion. Using tropica nutrition. I'm looking to continue with mainly cryptocoryne, moss, buce and anubias species, but now including Eleocharis montevidensis and lotus plants as features, then hygrophila pinatifida growing...

Yes I let the vallis grow as freely as possible then cut back hard. It’s also pushed out runners and started new plants. Thanks for the suggestion. Hi Darryl thanks a lot for this. I have quite a few crypt in the tank already and ideally need a fast growing stem plant in this position but...

Hi all, A medium sized Cryptocoryne sp.? They would need a <"lot less maintenance">. Possibly <"Ideas for stems">? I like <"Cryptocoryne pontederiifolia">, it is very low maintenance. You are more than welcome to some of mine, once the weather warms up a bit. cheers Darrel

...arrived. Thanks to Horizon Aquatics and Sid Scapes. Also added a light to the left side, thanks to Riverwood Aquatics. I’m aware the Cryptocoryne Nuri will melt so am ready to handle that. I also did not order enough needle leaf. I will get more when the other items are in stock (Hobbit...

Hi all! I need a help with crypt usteriana. It does not grow in my aquarium, I have hard water, CO2, EI dosing. Photopheriod for 8 hours. I read somewhere that it need some perido for establishing, have planted it around 6 weeks ago, but still stays in the same size and some leaves are melted...

Thank you! My first 'mail order' plants are arriving in the next few days (Cryptocoryne Balansae and Vallisneria spiralis), so I will be planting them soon to get some more coverage at the back, as suggested by this thread.

Hi all, Sorry to hear that. We think that Aroids (Bucephalandra, Cryptocoryne, Anubias, Schismatoglottis spp.) are prone to melting new set ups partially because of their <"inability to survive high ammonia levels">. cheers Darrel

...now but it did not impact any of my other fish. The DG was swapped for 5 Amano shrimp and 1 Apistogramma Borelli. I trimmed back the Cryptocoryne Tiger Spiralis and the red lotus (can’t remember the name). I’ve started new growth for the Minuta which is good. I assume the Cyperus Helferi I...

Cryptocoryne Balansae and/or Vallisneria spiralis tiger would be good additions to the rear left of the tank, both easy going plants and thrive in gravel.

...may grow too large for the foreground and are suitable for the background. The soil will be okay for the plants add some root tablets/balls/sticks. Here are a few that stay reasonably sized for the mid/foreground. Cryptocoryne albida, beckettii, parva, undulata, walkeri,willisii, nurii...

Just go with your gut - in my experience the Rosen maiden will spread reasonably* rapidly once well established, and mine has got quite a bit bigger than the flamingo. I’ve struggled to keep the flamingo very pink. * I’m very much a non-CO2, small tank person - quick = months not weeks!

...January. Looks like my four week dark that became a six week will now be nine or ten weeks. While I wait, anyone have recommendations for keeping the Cryptocoryne Wentii Flamingo and Nurii (rose maiden) planting as separate sides of the tank or if my idea of mixing them would look good /...

...I generally avoid: cultivars with suppressed creation of chlorophyll. Plants like Hygrophila lancea Chai, Ludwigia inclinata White, Cryptocoryne wendtii Flamingo, etc. I think these artificial, in fact 'crippled' cultivars depend on enhanced light & CO2 to survive. Apart from that, they say...

...H.Tellenum Red from spreading all over the tank as it’s gone everywhere Maintenance should be easier going forward without out the Bacopa and rotala which will hopefully lead to consistency. I can also report that the Cryptocoryne Ferruginea has not grown at all. lmages containing a type of...

...pleasingly red, just to see how it would cope under my lighting. Lastly, I succumbed to a good-looking slightly bronzy specimen of Cryptocoryne Moehlmanni. Although it’s probably a bit too early for crypts, I thought, let’s try one at the front, just for the hell of it. I put a root tab...

Azul, end-November. Cryptocoryne nurii between Lagenandra meeboldii Green and Cryptocoryne wendtii Rubella. Lagenandra keralensis. A bit of a rarity. Slow grower. I've learnt it grows best in another tank of mine, in rather rough gravel and water very poor in nutrients. Eriocaulon sp...

...of a tripod seems to be the main issue so I'll have to borrow one next chance I get. The plant list: 2 large Amazon swords 8ish large Cryptocoryne wendtii green? Guess we'll find out... 6 small Cryptocoryne wendtii green 1 small Cryptocoryne spiralis 'tiger' 2 large Anubias barteri 5ish...

Branco, end-November Cryptocoryne spiralis Tiger. Without issues, but it never grows any bigger. Long-term problem, no satisfactory answer. You can see, some leaves are greenish while others are coloured as intended. I've been observing this for a while and I believe it's iron which makes the...

I can do both water types I have marine tank so can do ro , or tap water so I have started with tap water at the minute but if it works out better I will do 50/50 it's just a waiting game to see what works best for my aquarium

Hi all, Unfortunately @Akwaskape doesn't come to the forum any more, but their tanks show what you can do low tech and with <"hard, alkaline water">. cheers Darrel

Hi all, Have a look at <"Cryptocoryne Parva Carpet"> & <"Low Tech Moss Carpet"> I know that both @LondonDragon and @Ian Holdich have had tanks with successful moss carpets in the past. cheers Darrel

Cryptocoryne Bastmaijeri, very small spathes, one is hidden

I don't disagree with your expertise; i called it pink jacobii because that was how it was sold; however when i google crypt affinis i cannot find it even remotely to this colour; so i ask is pink jacobii a curvature or a weird hybrid ?

...- one cutting with apex from my stock. Monocots Blyxa japonica - one rosette (the plants arrived rather weaker than what I'd imagined). Cryptocoryne albida Brown - a group of quite small plants. I've been keeping this species for quite long already, and it remains small in all tanks. So, I'm...

Pink Jacobi is Cryptocoryne Affinis, theres a issue within the Usa of people circulating/ selling this particular plant as x Jacobsenii, the real x Jacobsenii looks quite different, btw, the cordata siamenis " rosanernvig" looks very nice.

Looks like Cryptocoyrne brown https://www.flowgrow.de/db/aquaticplants/cryptocoryne-wendtii-braun

Cryptocoryne Bullosa, some of the leaves are 5cm wide.

Hi all, ..... and that one probably explains why. Yes, <"Cryptocoryne pontederiifolia">. They will slowly fill in all of the <"gloomy spots"> at the bottom of the tank. I like them because they have a pale green leaf, and everything else in the <"twilight zone"> has much darker foliage...

Pink jacobii? See Plant discussions! Cryptocoryne Pink Line Rosen Maiden Nurii possibly? Cryptocoryne Rosen Maiden Nurii Cyryptocoryne cordata var siamensis veined plant.

Also today - I added some great plants from @Courtneybst. Lots of bucephalandra a tiny sword and Cryptocoryne Nurii 'Rosen Maiden'. Attaching the bucephalandra was harder than the YouTubers make it look but I think I've done an acceptable job at least for a first attempt. The sword is such a...

So I started my emersed box setup at the beginning of April Here is a update of how it's going The cryptocoryne are all doing really well The pink flamingo is growing slow but it's getting there The s repens and the hygrophila are all growing really well I do need to spray them more often as...

On the plus point i recently bought a plant under the name Cryptocoryne Retrospiralis, i knew it wouldnt be this species but bought it anyway as i needed some more Cryptocoryne Crispatula var Flaccidifolia which usually gets sold under this label, when i recieved the plant it was clear it wasn't...