{"product_id":"assorted-crypts","title":"Crypts (Assorted)","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Assorted Crypts\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssorted Crypts are a mixed selection of \u003cstrong\u003eCryptocoryne\u003c\/strong\u003e aquarium plants, offering a variety of leaf shapes, sizes, textures, and colours. Depending on the available stock, varieties may range from compact green Crypts to bronze, brown, red, and highly textured forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCryptocoryne are some of the most popular plants for natural-style aquariums because of their \u003cstrong\u003eslow to moderate growth, attractive rosette form, and ability to thrive in lower-tech setups\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are primarily root-feeding plants and benefit greatly from a nutrient-rich substrate or root fertilisation. Once established, Crypts can remain in the same location for years and gradually develop into impressive, natural-looking groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCryptocoryne are also well known for \u003cstrong\u003eCrypt Melt\u003c\/strong\u003e. When moved into a new aquarium or exposed to significant changes in water parameters, established leaves can deteriorate rapidly. This can look alarming, but the root system can remain healthy and produce new submerged leaves once the plant adapts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exact variety supplied with an Assorted Crypt selection will vary according to available stock, making each purchase slightly different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCryptocoryne\u003c\/em\u003e spp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assorted Crypts \/ Cryptocoryne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosette \/ Root-Feeding Plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow to Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to Intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂ Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e No — Recommended\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–28°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–8.0\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft to Hard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foreground to Background\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted aquariums, shrimp tanks, community tanks, Nature Aquariums, and low-tech setups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat type of Cryptocoryne will I receive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssorted Crypts are supplied from the varieties available at the time of your order. \u003cstrong\u003eThe exact variety, size, leaf shape and colour may vary.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo Cryptocoryne need CO₂?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Most Cryptocoryne can grow successfully without CO₂. Supplementation can improve growth rate and overall plant development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Crypt Melt?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrypt Melt is a common reaction when Cryptocoryne are moved between significantly different growing conditions. Existing leaves may melt away while the roots remain healthy and produce new submerged leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo Crypts need root fertiliser?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey benefit greatly from nutrient-rich substrate and root fertilisation. Once established, they can develop extensive root systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Crypts suitable for shrimp tanks?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Cryptocoryne are excellent shrimp-tank plants, providing cover and surfaces for biofilm while requiring very little maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePanicking when Crypts melt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDon't immediately remove a melting Crypt. If the roots are healthy, allow it time to recover and produce new leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstantly moving established Crypts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey prefer stability. Choose their location carefully and allow them time to establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurying the crown too deeply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant the roots into the substrate while keeping the crown where the leaves emerge above the substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoor substrate nutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCryptocoryne are strong root feeders and benefit from nutrient-rich substrate or root tabs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOvercrowding the plants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAllow enough space for each Crypt to develop its mature leaf size and spread naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48856339349643,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/image_a96b5300-b257-4067-b706-39c43acdc42d.webp?v=1786337854","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/assorted-crypts","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}