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Cryptocoryne Ferruginea
Cryptocoryne ferruginea
Plantae›Tracheophyta›Magnoliopsida›Alismatales›Araceae
📍 Southeast Asia
Borneo crypt with striking reddish-brown colouration and rough leaf texture. Compact grower. Appreciates soft, acidic water.
Tank Mates
Peaceful algae grazers that won't damage delicate crypt leaves
Small shrimp that maintain the substrate without harming plants
Compatible slow-growing plant with similar care requirements
Gentle cichlid that appreciates soft, acidic water like crypts prefer
Small, peaceful fish that won't uproot or damage the plant
Companion plant with similar low-light tolerance and slow growth
Common Diseases
Crypt Rot
Leaves turn translucent, mushy stems, rapid leaf loss, foul odor from substrate
Improve water circulation, reduce organic buildup, perform partial water changes, remove affected leaves, ensure adequate potassium and micronutrients
Nutrient Deficiency
Pale or yellowing leaves, stunted growth, leaf holes or necrosis
Add comprehensive liquid fertilizer or root tabs, increase water change frequency, verify lighting is adequate, test and adjust pH toward acidic range
Algae Overgrowth
Green or brown algae coating leaves, reduced light penetration
Reduce lighting duration to 6-8 hours daily, increase water changes, add algae-eating fish like Otocinclus, manually remove affected leaves
Melting
Sudden leaf deterioration after planting, transparent or dissolving foliage
This is normal acclimation; maintain stable parameters, avoid drastic changes, ensure adequate fertilization, be patient as new leaves emerge adapted to aquarium conditions
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Quick Facts
- co2
- optional
- lighting
- low-medium
- placement
- midground
- difficulty
- medium
- growthRate
- slow