Ciliate Crypt
Cryptocoryne ciliata
Large Cryptocoryne tolerating slightly brackish water. Long narrow leaves. Found in coastal mangrove zones. One of the most salt-tolerant aquarium plants. Good for estuarine biotopes.
Biotope
More than a design — your whole aquarium, handled
Skapelab plans the scape and everything you need to build and run it.
A design for your tankA hand-illustrated layout, sized to your exact tank and skill level.
Stocking picked for youCompatible fish & invertebrates, chosen and quantified for the tank.
Exact shopping listEvery plant, stone and piece of gear — with how much of each to buy.
Step-by-step setupSubstrate, cycling, planting and stocking, in the right order.
Care & remindersA maintenance schedule with reminders when each task comes due.
Water-test logbookLog your parameters and track the tank on your own dashboard.
Care at a glance
MidgroundPlacement
mediumLight
not requiredCO₂
easyDifficulty
mediumGrowth
16"Max height
72-86°FTemperature
6.5-8.0pH
lowTech
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