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Foreground · Beginner friendly

Cryptocoryne parva

Cryptocoryne parva

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✦ DIFFICULTY Easy–Moderate

A forgiving choice for newer planted tanks.

☀ LIGHT Moderate

Around 10 hours is a useful starting point.

≈ CO₂ Recommended

Can grow without it, but responds noticeably to supplementation.

↗ GROWTH Slow

Low trimming needs.

PLANT OVERVIEW

About Cryptocoryne parva

One of the smallest Cryptocoryne species, ideal for foreground carpeting.

Cryptocoryne parva is a very slow-growing plant that forms a dense, low carpet over time. It requires patience and stable conditions.

Shrimp friendly Nano suitable Low-tech suitable High-tech suitable

CARE PROFILE

What this plant needs.

The useful numbers and practical notes, grouped around how you actually keep the plant.

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TANK FIT

Placement + size

Primary placementForeground

Typical height1–3 in

Typical width2 in

Suggested minimum tank5 gal

Suggested tank height5 in+

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LIGHT + CO₂

Energy demand

Ideal lightModerate

Photoperiod range8–12 hr

Approx. PAR20–60

Injected CO₂Recommended

CO₂ benefitModerate

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NUTRITION

Where it feeds

Root feedingHigh

Water-column feedingLow

Overall fertilizer demandModerate

Iron demandLow

MicronutrientsLow

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WATER

Useful parameter range

Temperature68–82°F

pH6–7.5

GH2–15 dGH

KH2–12 dKH

PLANTING

How to plant it.

Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate

Plant crowns just above substrate.

GROWTH + PROPAGATION

What to expect after planting.

Propagation

Runners

Acclimation

Prone to crypt melt.

COMMON PROBLEMS

What usually goes wrong.

Extremely slow growth makes it prone to algae.

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Cryptocoryne parva

About Cryptocoryne parva

What this plant needs.

Placement + size

Energy demand

Where it feeds

Useful parameter range

How to plant it.

What to expect after planting.

Propagation

Acclimation

What usually goes wrong.

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