Freshwater Plants
Cryptocoryne Lutea.
A compact, hardy crypt with narrow green leaves — slow, steady, and ideal for the midground of a low-tech tank. Beginner-proof and adaptable; root it in nutrient-rich substrate in a 10-gallon-plus tank and leave it to settle in.
Live fish are priced per supplier batch — prices may vary. Call to confirm current pricing.
- Condition
- new
- Fulfillment
- Local pickup — Erie, PA
Every animal is acclimated and health-checked in-house before it reaches the sales floor. This is a species we carry — it's most likely in the tanks around delivery days, but live stock changes daily. Please call (814) 456-9445 to confirm availability before you drive in.
Care at a glance
What to know before you take one home.
- Care level
- Beginner
- Min tank size
- 10 gallons
- Scientific name
- Cryptocoryne lutea
Good tank mates
As a hardy foreground-to-midground plant, Cryptocoryne lutea suits almost any peaceful community tank and gives shrimp, fry, and shy fish cover among its leaves. It works with most community fish but can be uprooted by large diggers or eaten by determined plant-grazers like big cichlids or some goldfish, so check your stock. Ask staff if unsure whether your fish are plant-safe.
Good to know
Like other crypts, Cryptocoryne lutea can drop its leaves and "melt" after being moved to a new tank, then regrow from the rootstock once it settles into stable conditions.
Stock and individual temperament vary — call (814) 456-9445 for pairing advice before you buy.
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Erie, PA.
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