10 x Vallisneria Spiralis - Straight Vallis (shrimp safe)
 
comes from aquarium containing shrimps and snails

Generally hardy and very popular.You will receive 10 plants.
  • Size varies slightly from week to week
  • Can grow very large in the right conditions.
  • Can grow in a range of lighting conditions from low to bright.
  • Do not damage the crown while planting.
  • Does not like liquid carbon, but if doses are increased very slowly, plant adapts.
  • Will adapt new growth to a wide variety of water parameters.
  • Benefits from CO2, liquid and substrate ferts but certainly not always essential.
  • If these Vallis do not like the conditions they are in; they can die extremely quickly, they can become brown/see-through within days. This can often be a lighting or substrate issue.
  • If they enjoy their conditions they will multiply quickly sending out runners and spreading rapidly.
  • Needs nutrient rich substrate.



Vallisneria spiralis is a very attractive, yet hardy and undemanding plant that is ideal for the aquarium background. It is one of the most often-kept plant species in the aquarium hobby due to its ease of care and durability. It is a perfect background plant that will grow all the way to the top of the aquarium and it propagates prolifically.  It makes little demands in the aquarium and can grow fast when conditions are optimal.

Straight Vallisneria is a member of the tapegrass plant family. It can grow over 20 inches (51 cm) tall and it provides valuable refuge for timid fish and fry, which will actually encourage those shy species to venture into the open more often. Straight Vallis should be planted with its crown above the substrate. It will establish strong roots and is unlikely to be uprooted by bottom-dwelling fish. Great for beginners and up. All species of Vallisneria do not tolerate liquid carbon, therefore we do not recommend adding these plants to any tank using liquid carbon. Some hobbyists mistake this plant to have spiral leaves like the name might suggest but it's actually the opposite and has very straight leaves. The word 'spiralis' is the scientific name that refers to the flower stalk that corkscrews as it grows.

Type - Stolon

Origin - Asia

Growth Rate - High

Height - 20-50+cm

Light Demand - Low


CO2: Low


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