Cryptocoryne Parva - Aquascaping Live Aquarium Plants Tropical Aquatic Nano Lincolnshire Pond Plants

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Cryptocoryne parva, commonly known as "Dwarf Crypt," is a small and popular aquatic plant species in the aquarium hobby. Here are its key characteristics:

• Type: Cryptocoryne parva belongs to the Cryptocoryne genus, which includes various species of aquatic plants.
• Size: It is one of the smallest Cryptocoryne species available in the hobby, with individual leaves reaching a length of about 2.5 to 5 centimeters.
• Appearance: The plant features narrow, lance-shaped leaves that are typically bright green in color. It forms dense, low-growing rosettes that create a carpeting effect in the aquarium.
• Growth Form: Cryptocoryne parva grows in a compact, bushy manner and is well-suited for creating foreground or midground coverage.
• Attachment: It is typically planted directly into the substrate, and it will send out runners to spread and form a carpet. It can also be attached to hardscape elements like rocks or driftwood.
• Lighting: While it can tolerate lower light levels, providing moderate to high light will promote more compact and lush growth.
• CO2 and Fertilization: Although it can grow without added CO2 and fertilizers, providing them will result in more vigorous growth and vibrant coloration.
• Maintenance: Regular trimming and thinning may be necessary to maintain the desired carpeting effect. Remove any yellowing or damaged leaves.
• Propagation: Cryptocoryne parva propagates by sending out runners, which will develop new plantlets. These can be separated and replanted to expand the carpet.
• Habitat: It is native to Sri Lanka, where it is found in wetlands and along the edges of slow-moving streams.

Important

Plants are incubated in a solution of 0.01% of the insecticide Buprafezin for one hour (Please do not just drop these in a shrimp tank or with any other crustacean. To use these within a tank please wash in water with baking soda under light. These are treated to remove the insecticide but there are cases where this has not been fully removed causing casualty's in crustacean. (Any issues please contact us we will sort ASAP)