Narrow, grass-like leaves: Creates a tidy, low-density foreground carpet for aquascaping
Slow spreading via runners: Establishes attractive clusters without overwhelming the tank
Low light and no CO2 required: Thrives in dim aquarium conditions with minimal maintenance
Pest-free and clean young plants: Arrives healthy and ready for immediate placement
Adaptable to various water types: Suits freshwater tanks and both hard and soft water
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Want a Crypt small enough for the foreground? Cryptocoryne lucens stays around 2–4 inches with slim, grass-like leaves — far narrower than the wendtii types most people start with — and spreads by runners into a low, dense group. It does that in low light, without CO₂. These are young plants grown in a controlled laboratory environment, s
Plant Type
Submerged and emergent
Mature Height
2-4 inches
Growth Rate
Slow
CO2 Supplementation
Not required
Suitable Tank Size
5 gallons and up
Water Temperature
72-82°F
pH Range
6.5-7.5
Substrate
Root feeder nutrient substrate or root tabs recommended
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Everything arrived well packaged and healthy! Thank you!
Jessica · August 10, 2026
Quite small but healthy so far
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Allianna · December 16, 2024
Nice quality but the size of a penny.
Literally the size of a penny. I bought two and they came in one pack and I was hoping to use to start a new tank, but this size isn't doing anything yet. Gonna take months until it starts using tank resources.