
Rosette · Background
Cryptocoryne Balansae
Cryptocoryne crispatula var. balansae
IntermediateLight · mediumCO₂ · low
Type
Rosette
Placement
Background
Max height
24″
Light need
medium
CO₂ need
low
Temperature
72–82°F
Notes
Long ruffled strap leaves. Best background crypt; tolerates higher light. Brackish-tolerant up to ~1.005 SG.
Compatible Fish
Fish that pair well with Cryptocoryne Balansae
Cryptocoryne Balansae works with almost any peaceful community fish. The list below highlights the ones most commonly kept alongside it, with any known grazers flagged so you can avoid a shredded plant tank.

Adolfo's Cory
SafeAdolfo's Cory coexists with Cryptocoryne Balansae — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

African Butterfly Fish
SafeAfrican Butterfly Fish coexists with Cryptocoryne Balansae — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

African Dwarf Frog
SafeAfrican Dwarf Frog coexists with Cryptocoryne Balansae — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Agassizi's Dwarf Cichlid
SafeAgassizi's Dwarf Cichlid coexists with Cryptocoryne Balansae — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Angelfish
SafeAngelfish coexists with Cryptocoryne Balansae — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Assassin Snail
SafeAssassin Snail coexists with Cryptocoryne Balansae — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Atlantic Mudskipper
SafeAtlantic Mudskipper coexists with Cryptocoryne Balansae — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Auratus Cichlid
SafeAuratus Cichlid coexists with Cryptocoryne Balansae — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Australian Rainbowfish
SafeAustralian Rainbowfish coexists with Cryptocoryne Balansae — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Bala Shark
SafeBala Shark coexists with Cryptocoryne Balansae — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Banded Archerfish
SafeBanded Archerfish coexists with Cryptocoryne Balansae — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Banjo Catfish
SafeBanjo Catfish coexists with Cryptocoryne Balansae — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.
Fish to avoid

Black Moor Goldfish
AvoidBlack Moor Goldfish is a persistent grazer and will shred Cryptocoryne Balansae within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.

Buenos Aires Tetra
AvoidBuenos Aires Tetra is a persistent grazer and will shred Cryptocoryne Balansae within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.

Comet Goldfish
AvoidComet Goldfish is a persistent grazer and will shred Cryptocoryne Balansae within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.

Common Goldfish
AvoidCommon Goldfish is a persistent grazer and will shred Cryptocoryne Balansae within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.

Fantail Goldfish
AvoidFantail Goldfish is a persistent grazer and will shred Cryptocoryne Balansae within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.

Lionhead Goldfish
AvoidLionhead Goldfish is a persistent grazer and will shred Cryptocoryne Balansae within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.

Oranda Goldfish
AvoidOranda Goldfish is a persistent grazer and will shred Cryptocoryne Balansae within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.

Oscar
AvoidOscar is a persistent grazer and will shred Cryptocoryne Balansae within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.
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