Crypyocoryne - Affinis Potted
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Crypt Affinis
Overall growth will be dependent on the environment it is placed in. Naturally, Crypt Affinis can be found growing in the wild of West Malaysia in sandy areas or along river banks. This cryptocoryne is similar in looks to Wendtii and Becketii and requires similar care when keeping it in a planted aquarium. We'd recommend that it is not moved like most crypts as this can potentially trigger Crypt melt.
Like other crypts, Cryptocoryne Affinis is great for beginner hobbyists due to its ease in keeping and low care requirements. If grown in good aquarium substrate the plant can feed through the roots and grow quickly without the need for high light, CO2 or fertilizer dosing. However, the addition of CO2 and good lighting will result in healthier, more robust growth.
Crypts can be grown emersed or submerged. Propagate by splitting the rhizome or cutting off new growth and replanting
Notes:
- Cryptocoryne prefer not to be moved once planted. If possible, do not move them!
- Do not make drastic changes to the aquarium. Unstable parameters will result in melt and rotting of the aquarium plant.
- CO2 injection and quality aquarium soil will yield better growth.
- I tend to send these in water so you can acclimatise them to your water conditions the same way as we do fish which reduces the risk of Crypt melt.
- Best added to a mature tank set up once the water parameters are stable.
- Potted Crypts tend to arrive with a more established root system than unpotted ones
- We recomend removing them from the pot on arrival and planted into your substrate.