Description
Cryptocoryne Plants – Hardy Classics for Natural Aquascapes
Add texture, colour, and reliability to your aquarium with Cryptocoryne plants, a diverse group of aquatic plants loved by aquascapers worldwide. With their unique leaf shapes, subtle colour variations, and adaptability, Cryptocoryne species are perfect for creating natural, balanced aquascapes.
🌍 Origin & Habitat
Cryptocoryne species are native to Asia, particularly regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia, where they grow along riverbanks, streams, and shaded forest wetlands. Their ability to thrive in low-light and variable conditions makes them highly versatile in aquariums.
🌱 Appearance & Growth
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Features broad to narrow leaves with colours ranging from light green to bronze, brown, or even reddish tones, depending on the variety.
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Growth height typically ranges 5–40 cm, making them suitable for foreground, midground, or small feature groups.
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Grows slowly but steadily, forming dense clumps that spread naturally over time.
💧 Care & Requirements
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Lighting: Low to moderate light is sufficient, making them perfect for low-tech setups.
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Substrate: Benefit from a nutrient-rich substrate; root tabs are recommended for long-term health.
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CO₂: Not required but can enhance colouration and growth.
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Water Conditions: Adaptable to a wide range, but thrives at 22–28°C, pH 6.0–7.5.
🐟 Aquarium Benefits
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Provides cover and shelter for small fish and shrimp.
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Adds natural contrast and depth to aquascapes with its variety of colours and textures.
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Excellent for low-maintenance aquariums, nano tanks, and shaded setups.
✨ Why Choose Cryptocoryne?
Hardy, slow-growing, and beautifully varied, Cryptocoryne plants are a staple in planted aquariums. Whether you’re looking to fill in the foreground with subtle greenery or add a touch of colour to shaded areas, Cryptocoryne species are a reliable and attractive choice for any aquascape.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
Pre-Order
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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