{"product_id":"cryptocoryne-wendtii-red","title":"🌿 Cryptocoryne wendtii ‘Red’ – Bold Midground Color for Natural Aquascapes","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"224\" class=\"\"\u003e🌿 Cryptocoryne wendtii ‘Red’ – Bold Midground Color for Natural Aquascapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"561\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"256\"\u003eCryptocoryne wendtii ‘Red’\u003c\/strong\u003e is a richly colored, slow-growing plant that adds deep rust, copper, and bronze hues to your natural aquarium. With its \u003cstrong data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"398\"\u003ewavy-edged leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e and compact rosette shape, it brings contrast and movement to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"492\"\u003emidground or foreground\u003c\/strong\u003e of your scape — all without CO₂, root tabs, or chemical fertilizers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"775\" class=\"\"\u003eLike all crypts, it thrives in deep, nutrient-rich soil and does best when left undisturbed. Grown using the Father Fish method, this plant supports a stable ecosystem while adding visual depth to low-tech tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"780\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"820\" class=\"\"\u003e💚 Why Choose Crypt Wendtii ‘Red’?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"1161\" class=\"\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"855\"\u003eStriking Red-Bronze Foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e – Adds warm tones and depth\u003cbr data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"886\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"912\"\u003eCompact Rosette Form\u003c\/strong\u003e – Great for grouping in natural layouts\u003cbr data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"955\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"991\"\u003eNo CO₂ or Bottled Ferts Needed\u003c\/strong\u003e – Thrives in dirted tanks\u003cbr data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003ePerfect for Shrimp, Fry \u0026amp; Nano Tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e – Offers cover and soft structure\u003cbr data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003eHardy \u0026amp; Long-Lived\u003c\/strong\u003e – Excellent for established aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1166\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1191\" class=\"\"\u003e🪴 Plant Care Tips:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1435\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate (red color deepens with better light)\u003cbr data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required\u003cbr data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soil with sand cap preferred\u003cbr data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1338\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foreground to midground\u003cbr data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow\u003cbr data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1417\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 gallons and up\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1544\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1544\" class=\"\"\u003e🌱 Crypt melt is natural during acclimation — avoid moving the plant and new leaves will return stronger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1549\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1576\" class=\"\"\u003e🌿 Father Fish Tip:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1687\" class=\"\"\u003e“This one brings color the natural way — not from bottles, but from roots. It belongs in every balanced tank.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1692\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1717\" class=\"\"\u003e🛒 Why Buy from Us:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1934\" class=\"\"\u003e• Naturally grown with no hydroponics or chemical treatments\u003cbr data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1782\"\u003e• Rooted and ready to plant in low-tech tanks\u003cbr data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1830\"\u003e• Safe for shrimp and peaceful community fish\u003cbr data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"1878\"\u003e• Recommended for all Father Fish–style dirted aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Father Fish Aquarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45283995353361,"sku":"","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/0500\/8913\/files\/Cryptocoryne_wendtii_Red.webp?v=1747766204","url":"https:\/\/fatherfishaquarium.com\/products\/cryptocoryne-wendtii-red","provider":"Father Fish Aquarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}