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.
In-store purchase only. Live plants are sold at our Erie store for in-store purchase and pickup only. There is no online checkout on this site.
- Condition
- new
- Fulfillment
- Local pickup — Erie, PA
We never ship fish, coral, or invertebrates — every animal here is one you meet in person. Each one is acclimated and health-checked in-house before it goes out into the display tanks. This is a species we keep, and what is swimming on any given day changes with the deliveries, so please call (814) 456-9445 before you drive in.
Care at a glance
What to know before you take one home.
- Care level
- Hardy, and forgiving of the swings a new tank throws at it.
- 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 us if you're 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.
What is in the tanks and each animal’s temperament vary — call (814) 456-9445 for pairing advice.
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660 East 14th Street,
Erie, PA.
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