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Cryptocoryne Balansae
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Cryptocoryne Balansae

Cryptocoryne Balansae is a great Crypt for beginners. Cryptocoryne Balansae's leaves grow long and crimped. The leaves provide a nice contrast and texture to the midground of any scape. Sold As: Individual rooted plants Care Level: Easy Lighting Requirement: Medium Co2: Not Needed Growth Rate: Medium Origin: Asia Tank Placement: Midground - Background Most plants are sold as trimmings from rooted plants unless otherwise stated. All trimmings will be at least 3" in height unless otherwise noted.

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Tank-Mate Compatibility

Compatibility data for Corydoras (Corydoras spp.)

Temperature

7279°F

pH Range

67.5

Min Tank Size

20 gal

Temperament

peaceful

All Species Compatibility

Compatible

Neon Tetra

Classic peaceful community combination. Both prefer soft, acidic water.

Compatible

Guppy

Excellent community pairing. No conflicts.

Compatible

Betta

Corydoras stay on the bottom and are generally ignored by bettas.

Caution

Angelfish

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Compatible

Molly

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Compatible

Platy

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Compatible

Swordtail

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Compatible

Cherry Barb

Both peaceful and prefer similar water conditions.

Compatible

Harlequin Rasbora

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Compatible

Dwarf Gourami

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Compatible

Bristlenose Pleco

Both are peaceful bottom-dwellers. Provide enough space.

Compatible

Otocinclus

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Compatible

Cherry Shrimp

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Compatible

Amano Shrimp

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Compatible

Nerite Snail

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Compatible

Mystery Snail

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Caution

Tiger Barb

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Compatible

Danio

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Compatible

Rainbowfish

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Compatible

Clown Loach

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Caution

African Cichlid

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Caution

American Cichlid

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Caution

Knifefish

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Caution

Goldfish

Temperature overlap is narrow. Goldfish may outcompete corys for food.

Caution

Puffer

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Compatible

Catfish

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

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