Cryptocoryne parva

Cryptocoryne parva – Tiny, Low-Growing Foreground Plant for Freshwater Aquariums

Cryptocoryne parva is the smallest species in the Cryptocoryne genus, making it a perfect choice for aquarists seeking a dense, grass-like foreground plant in freshwater planted aquariums. With its compact size, bright green leaves, and slow but steady growth, this plant creates a neat, natural carpet that enhances the visual depth and realism of any aquascape.

Native to Sri Lanka, C. parva thrives in low to moderate lighting but maintains a more compact, lush form under high light and CO₂ supplementation. Unlike other carpeting plants, it is extremely low-maintenance and ideal for nano tanks, low-tech setups, or shrimp tanks. It spreads slowly via runners and is best planted in small clumps for even coverage over time.

Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Cryptocoryne parva

• Common Name: Dwarf Crypt

• Light Requirement: Low to high (high light for compact growth)

• CO₂ Requirement: Optional, but enhances density

• Growth Rate: Slow

• Placement: Foreground or carpeting

• Propagation: Runners

• Water Conditions: pH 6.0–7.5 | Temperature 70°F–82°F

Why Choose Cryptocoryne parva?

• Smallest Crypt species – perfect for detailed layouts

• Ideal for foreground carpeting in nano and standard tanks

• Extremely hardy and beginner-friendly

• Slow-growing and easy to maintain

• Provides natural cover for shrimp and bottom-dwelling species

Add a touch of refined simplicity to your aquascape with Cryptocoryne parva – a tiny yet tough aquarium plant that offers long-lasting greenery and low-maintenance beauty for any freshwater aquarium.