Cryptocoryne lucens

Scientific name: Cryptocoryne lucens.
Common name: Crypt
Origin: Sri Lanka.
Height: Upto 6 inches.
Width: Upto 6 inches.
Ease of keeping: Easy.
Tank placement: Foreground.
Lighting: Medium.
pH: 6.5 to 8.
Temperature: 70f - 82f.
Notes: A perrenial native to Sri Lanka that grows amphibiously in it's natural habitat. The leavs are thick, leathery and a deep green colour. The egg shaped leaf blade is longer than the petiole with a wedge shaped base. This is an ideal species for planting in the foreground of the aquarium where it will form thick tufts. Very hardy plant but may have what is called crypt melt when moved, just give them some time and they will be beautiful again in a short time.

This is a foreground plant. Aquatic plants not only add beauty but also improve the water quality and add color to your aquarium. These plants absorb carbon dioxide and nitrates, and provide shelter and security for fish