Crypt Affinis is an uncommon type of crypt that use to be extremely popular within the hobby. Cryptocoryne Affinis Red features similar leave to the normal Affinis but has a brownish-red border on its leaves, offering an interesting appearance in a planted tank. Overall growth will be dependent on the environment it is placed in. Naturally, Crypt Affinis Red 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 Red is great for beginner hobbyists due to its ease in keeping and low care requirements. If grown in good aquarium substrate such as Ultum Nature System Controsoil, 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:
Tissue culture plants are grown in vitro from a state of the art laboratory specialized in propagating aquatic plants.They provide the best option for those who want to ensure that absolutely zero unwanted pests are introduced into the aquarium.
Remove tissue culture gel before planting. Simply wash the gel away or soak the plant in water and squeeze the gel off with your fingers.
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.
For instructions on how to properly plant tissue culture aquarium plants, click here.
CO2 injection and quality aquarium soil will yield better growth.
Family Name: Araceae
Endemic To: Borneo
Leaves: 2-3”
Height: 10-15"
pH: 6-7.5
Care: Easy
Light: Low to Medium
Co2: Not necessary but recommended
Propagation: Cut by rhizome
Growth rate: Slow
Overall rating: 4.714286 / 5 from 14 reviews.
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Exceeded my expectations
"Stuck these in my CaribSea gravel and they took right off. I’ve found my go-to supplier for aquatic plants."
— Clete P. (5/5)
"⭐ 1 star When I received the plant, it was brown, smelled really bad, and was unusable. Very disappointed with the condition it arrived in."
— Somyot (1/5)
Good sample
"Good sample, looking forward to see it fill out, minimal melt"
— Dustin D. (5/5)
In awe
"Great colors and ot just looks really amazing in my tank. One of the best crypts."
— Edwin P. (5/5)
Awesome.
"Awesome."
— Les H. (5/5)
One of My Favs
"Probably one of my favorite shorter plants for the front of the tank just because of its size and color. It grows about 2 to 3 inches tall. It keeps a nice brown coloration even in my tanks without CO2. Grows thick and bushy and never needs to be trimmed. It's always on my wishlist so I can buy more when it becomes available, and is my first go-to plant when I want something that isn't green."
— Shannon (5/5)
This one is really growing
"This one is really growing in my tank"
— John R. (5/5)
Nice clean plants!
"Plants arrived in great condition and are thriving beautifully in my tank. I have them planted in a nutrient rich substrate with CO2 injection and high lighting. I don’t think that is needed for any crypts, but they are doing very well after a few weeks."
— Paul K. (5/5)
Great cup of crypts
"Lovely plants, very healthy, excited to watch them grow in! Delivered promptly."
— Kyle R. (5/5)
Great products great service
"The plants arrived promptly and in great condition. Will definitely buy again."
