{"product_id":"cryptocoryne-parva","title":"Cryptocoryne parva Terracotta Pot","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCryptocoryne parva Terracotta Pot\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the best true foreground plants for freshwater planted tanks. Often called \u003cem\u003eCrypt Parva\u003c\/em\u003e, it stays low and compact with narrow green leaves, making it perfect for creating a clean, natural look at the front of your aquascape. It’s a slow grower, which means it’s easy to maintain — and once it settles in, it can gradually spread and form a soft carpet effect over time.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCryptocoryne parva Terracotta Pot care \u0026amp; placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\"\u003eCrypt Parva is a great choice if you want a plant that looks “finished” and tidy without constant work. Plant it in the \u003cstrong\u003eforeground\u003c\/strong\u003e in small clumps (you can split the pot into a few sections if you want wider coverage). Like many Cryptocoryne, it can take a little time to adjust after planting, and occasional leaf “melt” can happen when moved to a new tank — this is normal, and new growth usually follows once conditions stabilise.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\"\u003eFor best growth and colour:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eModerate to high (higher light helps it stay compact and fill in faster)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOptional, but recommended if you want quicker, denser growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNutrient-rich planted substrate is ideal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertiliser:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRoot tabs\/root fertiliser strongly recommended (Crypts are heavy root feeders)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFreshwater planted tanks, aquascapes, nano tanks, community tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy hobbyists love Crypt Parva\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStays\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esmall and low\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(great for foreground detail)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow growing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e= low maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreates a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enatural carpet look\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eover time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks well in both\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebeginner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehigh-tech\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eplanted setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AquaDepot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44172985237592,"sku":"PLANT-CYPTYPARVA","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/0152\/3800\/files\/IMG-0541.heic?v=1780538796","url":"https:\/\/aquariumhaven.com.au\/products\/cryptocoryne-parva","provider":"Aquarium Haven \u0026 Brisbane Discus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}