Cryptocoryne Wendtii Red
Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Red'
Also known as Wendtii Red Crypt, Red Crypt
Plantae›Tracheophyta›Magnoliopsida›Alismatales›Araceae
📍 Southeast Asia
Red-brown variant of C. wendtii. Deeper red than the brown form. Hardy and easy — adds warm colour to low-tech planted tanks.
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Growing in 2 tanksCommunity tanks featuring Cryptocoryne Wendtii Red.
Compatible Livestock
Peaceful algae grazers that won't uproot or damage plant leaves
Small, gentle fish that thrive in low-light planted tanks without disturbing plants
Companion plant with similar low-light requirements and slow growth rate
Beneficial invertebrates that clean algae and won't damage plant tissue
Complementary foreground plant that creates layered aquascaping with this midground species
Peaceful cichlid that respects plants and adds color without excessive bioload
Common Diseases
Cryptocoryne Rot
Leaves turn translucent, mushy stems, rapid tissue breakdown, foul odor from substrate
Remove affected leaves immediately, improve water circulation, reduce substrate moisture if possible, perform 30% water change, check for anaerobic pockets in substrate
Nutrient Deficiency
Yellowing leaves, stunted growth, pale coloration, loss of red pigmentation
Dose all-in-one liquid fertilizer weekly, add macronutrient supplements (nitrogen, potassium), ensure substrate contains nutrient-rich components, test water parameters
Algae Overgrowth
Green or brown algae coating leaves, reduced light penetration, plant appears smothered
Reduce lighting duration to 6-8 hours daily, increase water changes, manually remove algae, introduce algae-eating fish like Otocinclus or shrimp
Melting (Emersion Shock)
Sudden leaf loss after planting, transparent or dissolving leaves, plant appears to shrivel
Maintain stable water parameters, ensure gradual acclimation if plant was grown emersed, increase CO2 if available, be patient as plant recovers over 2-4 weeks
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Quick Facts
- co2
- not required
- lighting
- low-medium
- placement
- midground
- difficulty
- easy
- growthRate
- slow
Water it likes
- ph
- 6.0–7.5
- hardness
- 3–15 dGH
- temperature
- 72–82°F (22–28°C)
Legality
No state or federal restrictions on record for this species.
Not legal advice, and possibly incomplete or out of date. Rules vary by state and locality and change over time — always confirm the current regulations with your state wildlife or agriculture agency before buying, keeping, or shipping this species.