My cryptocoryne tank “Crypt-Asia”

(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

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

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.