Cryptocoryne Spiralis
Cryptocoryne Spiralis
Cryptocoryne spiralis grows long, narrow, grass-like leaves that twist gently along their length, giving a stand of it a lively, current-swept look. Unlike most crypts it works beautifully in the background, where its slim blades sway like Vallisneria. Feed the roots and be patient through the usual crypt melt, and it will spread by runners into a flowing thicket.
Care level: Easy-Moderate · Placement: Background · Lighting: Low-Medium · CO2: Not required · Growth rate: Slow-Moderate · Propagation: runners
At a glance
- Scientific name
- Cryptocoryne spiralis
- Common name
- Cryptocoryne Spiralis
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Care level
- Easy-Moderate
When it ships
Most non-quarantined stock goes out the week you order. If we do not already have the animal in-house we source it first — allow up to two weeks for it to reach us. Live animals leave Monday and Tuesday, and Early AM Overnight is the only service that carries a live arrival guarantee.
The live guarantee
Shipped Early AM Overnight: a 1-hour DOA window from confirmed delivery, and nothing beyond it. Next Day Air and 2-Day carry no live arrival guarantee, and neither does USPS Priority. Local pickup or local delivery: 24 hours, if you bring a water sample from your aquarium and we test it before the animal goes home. Maintenance clients: 60 days when we service the aquarium at least twice a month, 28 days on a monthly plan.
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