My cryptocoryne tank “Crypt-Asia”

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(CS): Prezentaci akvária v češtině můžete najít na webu: http://rybicky.net/nadrze/10876
(EN): You can find my tank presentation on the czech website – link above.

Current layout of "Crypt-asia" 9.9.2011 (Cryptocoryne tank)

Current layout of “Crypt-asia” 9.9.2011 (Cryptocoryne tank)

Description: A cheap low-tech tank with Cryptocoryne species
Size (XxYxZ): 93x30x38 cm; approx. 100 liters
Lightning: 36W (2x18W, 840)
Tech: filter “head” Atman At-201 + bio-foam
CO2: none
Substrate: gravel, clay

Old layout, pictures

Older layout of "Crypt-asia" 28.5.2011

Older layout of “Crypt-asia” 28.5.2011

Crypt-asia (28.5.2011) - C. affinis, C. balansae, C. tropica, C. Flamingo, C. ciliata

Crypt-asia 28.5.2011 – left side

Crypt-asia - Cryptocoryne sp. 'Flamingo' 28-5-2011

Crypt-asia – Cryptocoryne sp. ‘Flamingo’ 28.5.2011

Crypt-asia - Cryptocoryne pontederiifolia 28-5-2011

Crypt-asia – Cryptocoryne pontederiifolia 28.5.2011

Crypt-asia - Cryptocoryne wendtii (?) 28.5.2011

Crypt-asia – Cryptocoryne wendtii (?) 28.5.2011

Awaiting new Crypt

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Recently I’ve bought Cryptocoryne wendtii ‘Green Gecko’ on eBay, now I am waiting for delivery. I am really looking forward to this bright green Crypt.

A month or two ago, I’ve tried C. lingua, but its condition on the arrival wasn’t that good and I was unable to grow it. Anyway, I think I’ll give it a try one more time.

Some of my emersed Crypts

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I have decided to lower the humidity… mainly because these crypts are “overgrowing” with too soft and thin leaves. I am looking forward to see the results (humidity lowered 14 days ago). So far no change, but lets wait for young leaves.

Cryptocoryne spiralis (emersed) detail 26.4.12 (1)

Cryptocoryne spiralis (emersed) detail 26.4.12 (1)

Cryptocoryne spiralis (emersed) detail 26.4.12 (2)

Cryptocoryne spiralis (emersed) detail 26.4.12 (2)

Cryptocoryne ciliata (emersed) 26.4.2012

Cryptocoryne ciliata (emersed) 26.4.2012

Cryptocoryne beckettii (emersed) 26.4.2012

Cryptocoryne beckettii (emersed) 26.4.2012

Now it is a bit overgrowing (above)… Here (below) are photos in lower humidity (when i bought it).

Cryptocoryne beckettii - Dennerle (1)

Cryptocoryne beckettii – Dennerle (1)

Cryptocoryne beckettii - Dennerle (2)

Cryptocoryne beckettii – Dennerle (2)

And recently planted C. indonesii (planted 13 days ago…). I am really curious about this one.

Cryptocoryne indonesii (emersed) 26.4.2012

Cryptocoryne indonesii (emersed) 26.4.2012