Plants

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Mini Crypt Parva

$10.95
$10.95
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Goes well with

At a glance

  • LightLow or Medium
  • Extra CO2No extra CO2 needed
  • Care levelEasy
  • Front of tank
  • Middle of tank

Live Arrival Guarantee

Plants can look tired after a trip. Give them up to 15 days to settle, and if one arrives damaged, send us photos.

How it works
  • Ships within the US
  • Real help from real keepers

About this plant

Mini Crypt Parva adds small, narrow green leaves to your aquarium. It grows slowly, so it suits keepers who are happy to give plants time to settle in.

Is this right for me?

A manageable plant option when you can provide the light and placement listed below. Follow the planting steps rather than burying every plant in gravel.

How to place and care for it

Plant in suitable aquarium gravel or plant soil and give it time to settle in. This plant grows slowly. Leave space for new shoots to spread.

Light and placement

Light: Low to Medium aquarium lighting. Place it: Front of tank; Middle of tank. No extra CO2 needed. CO2 means carbon dioxide, a gas plants use to grow. Adding extra CO2 needs separate aquarium equipment.

What you get

Options include a single loose plant or a pot; choose the available option.

A closer look

Cryptocoryne parva; relatively slow-growing with narrow green leaves.

Plant in suitable aquarium gravel or plant soil and give it time to settle in. This plant grows slowly. Leave space for new shoots to spread.

Why Tails & Fin

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Live Arrival GuaranteeIf an eligible animal arrives dead, send us photos within 12 hours and we will make it right with a replacement or store credit.How it works Hand-picked for beginnersHardy shrimp, peaceful snails, small schooling fish and easy plants that forgive a first-tank learning curve.Shop starter packs Real help from real keepersCloudy water or a quiet snail? Email hello@tailsandfin.com and we will answer in plain words.Contact us

Good to know

Questions beginners ask us

Still have questions? Contact us, we are happy to help.

Start small with hardy species: a few cherry shrimp or nerite snails, plus moss and low-light plants. They are forgiving while you learn, and we are happy to help you plan the first week.