Rosette · Foreground
Cryptocoryne Lutea
Cryptocoryne lutea
BeginnerLight · lowCO₂ · low
Type
Rosette
Placement
Foreground
Max height
4″
Light need
low
CO₂ need
low
Temperature
72–82°F
Notes
Tough beginner crypt. May 'melt' (drop all leaves) after replanting then regrow, leave it alone, it will come back.
Compatible Fish
Fish that pair well with Cryptocoryne Lutea
Cryptocoryne Lutea 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 Lutea — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Banjo Catfish
SafeBanjo Catfish coexists with Cryptocoryne Lutea — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Black Ghost Knife
SafeBlack Ghost Knife coexists with Cryptocoryne Lutea — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Black Neon Tetra
SafeBlack Neon Tetra coexists with Cryptocoryne Lutea — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.
Fish to avoid

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

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