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Cryptocoryne wendtii
Cryptocoryne wendtii
Care profile for Cryptocoryne wendtii: low-medium light, low CO₂, beginner difficulty.
Care Parameters
Light
Low-Medium
CO₂
Low
Growth
Medium
Difficulty
Beginner
Placement
Foreground
Temperature
22–28°C
pH
6–7.5
Propagation
Runners; expect leaves to melt when conditions change, new leaves regrow.
Suitable Equipment
4
Common Problems
3B
Black Beard Algae (BBA)
A stubborn, dark algae that grows in tufts on plants, decorations, and equipment. Often indicates fluctuating CO₂ levels. Removed by spot-treating with hydrogen peroxide.
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Plant Leaves Melting
Leaves turn transparent, mushy and fall apart shortly after planting.
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Hair Algae
Long green strands coat plants, hardscape and glass. Common in young or bright tanks.
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