{"product_id":"cryptocoryne-willissii-5cm-pot","title":"Cryptocoryne Willissii 5cm Pot","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"28\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"28\"\u003eCryptocoryne willisii\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"305\"\u003eAdd a refined and natural touch to your aquarium with the elegant Cryptocoryne willisii. This compact species is prized for its slender, bright green leaves and neat growth habit, making it an excellent choice for foreground and midground planting in aquascapes of all sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"547\"\u003eHardy, adaptable, and easy to maintain, Cryptocoryne willisii is perfect for beginners and experienced aquarists alike. Its subtle appearance blends beautifully into natural layouts while providing excellent cover for shrimp and small fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"589\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"589\"\u003eWhy Choose Cryptocoryne willisii?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"826\"\u003e💚 Attractive narrow bright-green foliage\u003cbr data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"635\"\u003e🌱 Compact growth ideal for smaller aquariums\u003cbr data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"683\"\u003e🪴 Excellent foreground to midground plant\u003cbr data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"728\"\u003e🐠 Provides natural shelter for shrimp and fry\u003cbr data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"777\"\u003e⭐ Hardy, low-maintenance, and beginner-friendly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"965\"\u003eIts graceful leaf structure creates a soft, natural appearance that complements both modern aquascapes and traditional planted aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"991\"\u003e📏 \u003cstrong data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"991\"\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003e🧬 Scientific Name: Cryptocoryne willisii\u003cbr data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003e📛 Common Name: Cryptocoryne Willisii\u003cbr data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1077\"\u003e🏠 Placement: Foreground to midground\u003cbr data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003e📏 Growth Height: 5–15 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003e💡 Lighting: Low to moderate\u003cbr data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003e🌡️ Temperature: 20–28°C\u003cbr data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003e⚗️ pH Range: 6.0–7.5\u003cbr data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003e🌱 Growth Rate: Slow to moderate\u003cbr data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003e🧪 CO₂ Requirement: Not required (benefits growth if provided)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003eCryptocoryne willisii thrives in nutrient-rich substrates and adapts well to a wide variety of aquarium conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003ePlanting Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1801\"\u003e✔️ Remove the plant from its pot and carefully remove the rockwool from around the roots\u003cbr data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1565\"\u003e✔️ Plant the roots into aquatic soil or fine gravel, ensuring the crown remains just above the substrate\u003cbr data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003e✔️ Leave a few centimetres between plants to allow runners to spread naturally\u003cbr data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1753\"\u003e✔️ Avoid disturbing the roots once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1987\"\u003eLike many Cryptocoryne species, it may experience temporary \"Crypt Melt\" after planting. This is a normal adaptation process, and healthy new growth will emerge once the plant settles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2009\"\u003e🐠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2009\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2216\"\u003ePerfect for planted aquariums, shrimp tanks, nano aquariums, and community setups. Its dense foliage provides excellent shelter for shrimp, fry, and small fish while maintaining a tidy, natural appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2342\"\u003eCompatible with tetras, rasboras, Corydoras, shrimp, gouramis, rainbowfish, angelfish, and most peaceful freshwater species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2366\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2366\"\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2534\"\u003eCryptocoryne willisii prefers stable water conditions and a nutrient-rich substrate. 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