Cryptocoryne Mioya – Aquarium Plant Care & Profile

Cryptocoryne Mioya – Aquarium Plant Care & Profile

The Cryptocoryne Mioya, often called Crypt Mioya, is a beautiful and hardy rooted aquarium plant known for its long, narrow leaves that can vary in shades of green, bronze, or reddish-brown depending on lighting and nutrients. Like other crypts, it is slow-growing but adaptable, making it a favorite for aquascapers and beginner aquarists alike.

🌊 Quick Facts:

• Scientific Name: Cryptocoryne × willisii ‘Mioya’
• Common Name: Crypt Mioya
• Placement: Midground to background
• Lighting: Low to medium (color deepens with stronger light)
• CO₂: Not required (benefits from supplementation)
• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
• Height: 8–12 inches
• Care Level: Easy

✨ Why Choose Crypt Mioya?

• Distinctive long, wavy leaves create natural movement in aquascapes
• Colors range from green to bronze or reddish under higher light
• Extremely hardy and adaptable to a variety of aquarium setups
• Excellent for low-tech tanks without CO₂ injection
• Provides natural shelter for fish, shrimp, and fry

💡 Care Tips:

• Plant directly into nutrient-rich substrate or use root tabs for best growth.
• Like most crypts, it may undergo “crypt melt” when first introduced—new leaves will regrow once acclimated.
• Best used in midground to background as clumps or groups.
• Trim old leaves to encourage fresh new growth.