DifficultyAdvanced
Growth RateSlow
Light NeedsMed - High
CO2 NeededRequired
Optimal pH6.0 - 7.0
PlacementFore / Mid
✨ Why Ease-Aquatics Flamingo?
Our 'Flamingo' Crypts are grown to maximize their signature vibrant pink pigment. Because they are Pretoria-hardened in stable local water, they are significantly less likely to experience the total "Crypt Melt" that ruins fresh imports.
Advanced Technical Info
- Root Feeding: ⚠️ Critical: Unlike Anubias, this is a heavy root feeder. You must use nutrient-rich aquasoil or root tabs to keep the pink color deep.
- Stability First: Sudden changes in lighting or water chemistry can trigger "melting." Once planted, do not move it.
- Pigmentation: High lighting and iron supplementation are the secrets to moving the leaves from a dull brown to a brilliant "Flamingo" pink.
- Shrimp Safe: Like all our plants, these are 100% shrimp and snail safe from day one.
Care & Maintenance
- Substrate: High-quality aquasoil is mandatory for long-term success. Root tabs should be refreshed every 3-4 months.
- Light: Needs at least 8 hours of consistent medium-to-high light. Low light will cause the plant to revert to a brownish-green.
- Trimming: Only remove old, decaying outer leaves. New growth will emerge slowly from the center crown.
How to Propagate
- Runners: A healthy 'Flamingo' will eventually send out underground runners.
- Splitting: Wait until a daughter plant has its own root system and at least 4 leaves before cutting the runner and replanting.
- Patience: This is one of the slowest growing Crypts; expect months before seeing significant offsets.
✅ Is this for you?
- You want the rarest pink plant in the hobby.
- You have a high-tech tank with CO2 and Aquasoil.
- You have the patience for slow, rewarding growth.