{"product_id":"cryptocoryne-beckettii","title":"Cryptocoryne beckettii","description":"\u003cp class=\"first-token\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eCryptocoryne beckettii\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e commonly known as Beckett's Crypt,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an exceptionally hardy and visually striking rosette-forming aquatic plant native to Sri Lanka.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Celebrated for its rich olive-green to bronze-brown leaf tones and textured surfaces,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e it provides an exquisite midground focal point for freshwater aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShort Description \u0026amp; Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCryptocoryne beckettii\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a slow-to-moderate-growing stemless plant that thrives in low-to-moderate lighting environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Highly adaptable and beginner-friendly,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e it relies heavily on its extensive root system to pull nourishment directly from the substrate,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e making it a reliable choice for natural or low-tech aquascapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Product Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eCryptocoryne beckettii\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeckett's Crypt, Beckett's Water Trumpet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlacement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMidground\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy (Beginner-friendly)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlow to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMax Height\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eLighting Demand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemp: 72°F–82°F (22°C–28°C) | pH: 6.0–7.5 | KH: 2–12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Beginner Care Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Placement \u0026amp; Aquascaping\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Position \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eCryptocoryne beckettii\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e primarily in the midground of your freshwater aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It works exceptionally well planted in small clusters around driftwood,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rocks,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or open clearing spaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e As it matures,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e it will send out underground runners to form dense,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e natural-looking colonies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Lighting \u0026amp; Environment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This species prefers low-to-moderate lighting intensities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Intense,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e high-powered lighting is unnecessary and can often trigger unwanted algae growth on its slower-growing leaves or cause leaf discoloration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It is exceptionally peaceful and safe to house with bottom-dwellers,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shrimp,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and herbivore-free community fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Substrate \u0026amp; Nutrition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Because Beckett's Crypt is primarily a heavy root feeder,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a nutrient-rich aquarium soil or fine-grained sand supplemented with root tabs is vital for optimal development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water column fertilization is secondary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e While carbon dioxide (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003eCO2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) injection is optional,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a modest supply will encourage quicker establishment and richer coloration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb class=\"animating\"\u003e4. Acclimation and \"Crypt Melt\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beginners should note that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eCryptocoryne\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e species are sensitive to sudden changes in chemistry or lighting parameters when first introduced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This can occasionally result in \"crypt melt,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" where the original leaves rapidly disintegrate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Do not discard the plant if this happens; leave the undisturbed root system in place,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and it will quickly rebound with hardy,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e submersed-form growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57050289439060,"sku":"ST010402","price":6.22,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/5828\/7444\/files\/Cryptocorynebeckettii.webp?v=1788862355","url":"https:\/\/www.tropicalmarineaquatic.com\/products\/cryptocoryne-beckettii","provider":"Tropical Marine Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}