Cryptocoryne affinis

Scientific name: Cryptocoryne affinis

Family: Araceae

Usual maximum size in aquariums: 15 - 30 cm (5.91 - 11.81 inch)

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Recommended pH range for the species: 6.8 - 7

Recommended water hardness (dGH): 4 - 18°N (71.43 - 321.43ppm)

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Recommended temperature: 22 - 26 °C (71.6 - 78.8°F)

Reproduction of the plant: Runners

Origin (in the wild): South Asia

How fast these plants grow: Normal

Recommended substrate: Gravel

Demands on lighting: Medium

Ideal placement in a fish tank: Middle

Family

Araceae

Origin

South Asia; these are found in the South-West Malaysian peninsula.

Planting Area

Midground to Foreground

Propagation

This plant will propagate itself by sending out runners from the mother plant. After a while, miniature plants will appear on the runners and these will soon develop roots. At this stage, the runner can be separated from the mother plant and the individual plants can be removed from the runner. They can now be placed in different placements in the aquarium.

Difficulty

Medium

Short Description

This is one of the hardiest species of Cryptocoryne but it does not fair well with high calcium levels or hard water. They rarely flower when totally submerged and should never be added to new tank set ups, this can bring on the outset of ’Crypt melt’ where the leaves will rot down. They are better added to the aquarium once the water parameters have balanced to a steady level.