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Cryptocoryne Cordata
Cryptocoryne cordata
Plantae›Tracheophyta›Magnoliopsida›Alismatales›Araceae
📍 Southeast Asia
Heart-shaped leaves with attractive bronze-green colouring. Grows relatively large for a crypt. Very adaptable to varying conditions.
Tank Mates
Peaceful algae grazers that won't damage plant leaves and help maintain tank cleanliness
Gentle invertebrates that graze algae without harming plants; add visual interest
Small, peaceful schooling fish that complement planted tanks and won't uproot or damage plants
Excellent companion plant with similar low-light tolerance and slow growth rate
Complements Cryptocoryne cordata in low-light setups and provides additional cover and texture
Peaceful, mid-water swimmer that won't disturb plant roots or leaves
Common Diseases
Cryptocoryne Rot (Melt)
Rapid leaf deterioration, mushy stems, foul odor from substrate, leaves turning translucent or black
Remove affected leaves, improve water circulation, perform 30-50% water change, reduce feeding/fertilizer temporarily, ensure substrate is not compacted or anaerobic
Nutrient Deficiency
Yellowing leaves, stunted growth, pale coloration, holes in older leaves
Introduce all-in-one liquid fertilizer or macro/micro nutrient supplements; dose according to tank size weekly; ensure substrate contains nutrient-rich materials
Algae Overgrowth
Green or brown algae coating leaves, reduced light penetration, plant appears smothered
Reduce lighting duration to 6-8 hours daily, perform manual algae removal, introduce algae-eating fish like Otocinclus or shrimp, maintain regular water changes
Black Beard Algae
Black or dark red hair-like algae on leaf edges and stems, plant appears fuzzy
Manually remove affected leaves, increase water circulation, reduce light duration, add liquid carbon supplements, introduce algae-eating species like Siamese Algae Eater if tank size permits
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Quick Facts
- co2
- not required
- lighting
- low-medium
- placement
- midground
- difficulty
- easy
- growthRate
- slow