Cryptocoryne Petchii Pink 5cm Pot

Cryptocoryne petchii 'Pink'

Add a subtle splash of colour and texture to your aquarium with the beautiful Cryptocoryne petchii 'Pink'. This attractive Cryptocoryne variety features narrow, gently textured leaves displaying shades of green, bronze, and delicate pink hues, making it a fantastic choice for creating natural colour contrast in planted aquariums.

Hardy, adaptable, and easy to maintain once established, Cryptocoryne petchii 'Pink' is suitable for both beginners and experienced aquascapers looking to add depth and interest to the foreground or midground of their layout.

🌿 Why Choose Cryptocoryne petchii 'Pink'?

💗 Attractive pink, bronze, and green leaf tones
🌱 Excellent foreground to midground plant
🪴 Ideal for natural and aquascaped aquariums
🐠 Provides shelter for shrimp and small fish
⭐ Easy-care Cryptocoryne with unique coloration

Its compact growth habit and subtle colouring make it perfect for adding visual interest without overpowering the rest of the aquascape.

📏 Care Requirements

🧬 Scientific Name: Cryptocoryne petchii 'Pink'
📛 Common Name: Cryptocoryne petchii Pink
🏠 Placement: Foreground to midground
📏 Growth Height: 10–20 cm
💡 Lighting: Low to moderate
🌡️ Temperature: 20–28°C
⚗️ pH Range: 6.0–7.5
🌱 Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
🧪 CO₂ Requirement: Not required (benefits growth and colouration if provided)

Cryptocoryne petchii 'Pink' thrives in nutrient-rich substrates and appreciates stable water conditions.

🌱 Planting Instructions

✔️ Remove the plant from its pot and carefully remove the rockwool from around the roots
✔️ Plant the roots into aquatic soil or fine gravel, ensuring the crown remains just above the substrate
✔️ Leave adequate spacing around the plant to allow for spreading growth
✔️ Avoid disturbing the roots once planted

Like many Cryptocoryne species, it may experience "Crypt Melt" after planting but will typically recover and produce new growth once established.

🐠 Compatibility

Perfect for planted aquariums, shrimp tanks, nano aquariums, and community aquariums. Its dense foliage provides natural shelter for shrimp, fry, and small fish.

Compatible with tetras, rasboras, Corydoras, shrimp, gouramis, rainbowfish, and most peaceful freshwater species.

⚠️ Important Notes

Cryptocoryne petchii 'Pink' prefers stable conditions and may temporarily lose leaves when first introduced to a new aquarium. This is a normal adaptation process and new leaves will usually emerge from the root system.

The pink and bronze tones become more pronounced under stronger lighting and with good nutrient availability. Once established, this plant is highly resilient and requires very little maintenance.

Cryptocoryne petchii 'Pink' is a fantastic choice for UK aquarists looking for a colourful yet easy-care foreground plant that adds texture, depth, and subtle pink highlights to a freshwater aquarium.