Cryptocoryne affinis

Care Level: Medium
Area/height: Midground up to 30cm
Light: Medium - strong
Temperature: 22-28oC
Growth: Slow
pH: 7-8
Water hardness: Soft to very hard
CO2: 10-20 mg/l

Growth behaviour and leaf form differs significantly according to whether plants grow in emersed or submersed states. The typical olive-green to brown foliage only develops under water. These plants are not demanding in terms of light, but optimum growth is achieved in slightly alkaline water. They are ideal for cichlid aquariums with limestone.