Cryptocoryne blassa is another member of the wonderful genus Cryptocoryne. Like its other close relatives Cryptocoryne blassa is very decorative. But there are also nice differences from its other relatives, namely it is resistant to “Cryptocoryne disease”, which makes it even more attractive for both novice amateurs and pros. It is a large, heat-loving species that decorates the background beautifully. Still don’t have one in your tropical aquarium? You should…
Heaven’s eye fish
The starfish or heaven’s eye (cho-tengan) is a short-bodied breed of goldfish. It only became known to Europeans at the beginning of the last century. Although Chinese vases with the image of these living wild creatures reached Europe much earlier.
Cladophora globularis for aquariums
Cladophora globularis was described by Carl Linnaeus in 1753. It lives behind the glass of aquariums also since time immemorial. This is facilitated by both the unpretentiousness of the plant, and the original appearance, and if you cut it, you can get an amazing green mat, which can cover part of the bottom, thus creating a green underwater lawn.
Barbus denisoni
Denisoni barbus first appeared in Europe only around 1997. Although the scientific description of the species is known for a long time. Its unusual coloration, peculiar behavior make it very attractive for keeping in decorative aquariums. Puntius denisonii is quite difficult to keep, and also restrains its spread by its still high price.
Echinodorus vesuvius
Echinodorus vesuvius appeared behind the glass of our aquariums quite recently, namely in 2007. This species is still a rarity in the underwater gardens of aquarists in the former Soviet Union. However, its decorative properties make it desirable in every aquarium household. And the simplicity of maintenance allows you to recommend it even to beginners. Its emerald narrow narrow spirally twisted leaves really resemble rising streams of smoke over the vent of the volcano of the same name, thanks to which the species got its name.
Echinodorus ocelot
Echinodorus ocelot is a mottled form, which is reflected in its name. This coloring is not lost in this species in low light. Very beautiful Echinodorus ozelot looks very beautiful when planted alone. And will be able to revitalize any underwater landscape. The species is very unpretentious. With its maintenance can cope with even a novice aquarist.
Moon gourami
Gourami moon appeared behind the glass of our aquariums relatively recently. On the territory of Russia imported in 1981. He immediately won the love of amateurs. Became quite popular due to its original coloration. Which resembles the lunar shine of the water surface on a clear night.
Echinodorus delicate
Echinodorus delicate got its name for its appearance. Indeed, its thickets resemble a soft, fluffy carpet, which you want to touch with your hand. Sometimes it is called grassy, its leaves really resemble grass on the lawn. However, this species is a grass.
Echinodorus amazonianus
Echinodorus amazonianus is a very beautiful, widespread plant among aquarists around the world. Its popularity is promoted not only by its luxurious appearance, but also by the fact that Echinodorus amazonianus is very unpretentious and undemanding to the conditions of maintenance. Therefore, it can decorate a room pond even a novice amateur.