{"product_id":"cryptocoryne-lucens-pot","title":"Cryptocoryne Lucens Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCryptocoryne lucens\u003c\/em\u003e is a tough, beginner-friendly crypt from shallow rivers in Sri Lanka. It has narrow, bright green leaves on brown stems and stays under about 8 inches. Once it settles in, it sends out runners and fills in quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eType: Rooted · Origin: Sri Lanka · Height: Up to 8 in · Light: Low to moderate · CO2: Not required · Temp: 74 to 82°F · pH: 6.5 to 7.6\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSet the roots in the substrate in the midground and try not to move it later; crypts may melt back after a disturbance and regrow. A regular liquid fertilizer helps, and an occasional trim keeps it bushy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Shrimp Keepers Like It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts slim leaves grow in dense clusters that shrimplets can slip into, and every leaf collects the biofilm shrimp graze on. It also draws down nitrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003ePhotos © AquaticMotiv, used with credit.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eInformation sourced from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquaticmotiv.com\/products\/cryptocoryne-lucens-pot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAquaticMotiv\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquaticMotiv","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68363827118301,"sku":"AQMCRYDEF1-13","price":7.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0856\/5302\/9085\/files\/cryptocoryne-lucens-pot-plants-341_7c5ff288-46dd-49da-b2cd-37eb501b47b8.webp?v=1793388248","url":"https:\/\/www.mossandmolt.com\/products\/cryptocoryne-lucens-pot","provider":"Moss\u0026Molt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}