Vallisneria nana

Vallisneria nana ( Commonly called eelgrass, tape grass or vallis)

 Overview: Originating from North Australia, It is a great option for mid ground or even background aquatic plants of smaller aquariums. In comparison to its species, Vallisneria nana is demanding in terms of lighting conditions, otherwise, it is very easy to maintain. Liquid iron fertilizer and carbon dioxide injection are required to maintain the natural growth rate.

 Appearance: In contrast to other Vallisneria species, Vallisneria nana has dark green rosulate narrow leaves that are less than 1 cm wide. In it’s natural habitat, Vallisneria nana grows only about 15 cm while in aquariums it can reach up to 70 cm of height.

Hard or Soft plant: Soft plant

Ideal water temperature: Slightly warm water with temperature ranging between 17 and 28 degree Celsius.

Lighting conditions: Ideal range is 0.4 W and above. In case the intensity is low, Vallisneria nana grows very dense and interferes with the light intensity and nutrient supply of other aquatic plants in the aquarium.

 Ideal pH conditions: Prefers hard alkaline water with a pH between 6 to 9. The pH is usually high during the day and a significant drop is observed at night.

Functions and advantages:

 1) Easy and fuss free maintenance.

2) Increases the aesthetic appeal of your fish tank and serves the purpose of mid ground and background aquatic plants.

Did you know? Vallisneria nana produces offshoots with ease. Hence, compact vegetation will propagate soon under the optimum conditions like temperature, pH and lighting conditions.

FAQ

Where can I buy Vallisneria Nana plants online in India?

Bunnycart sells Vallisneria Nana across India starting from Rs 40 with a live arrival guarantee and free delivery on plant orders above Rs 499. Farm-grown and expertly packed, the Vallisneria Nana that Indian hobbyists receive from Bunnycart arrives with healthy runners and intact roots ready to anchor into aquarium substrate and begin spreading.

How does Vallisneria Nana spread in an Indian aquarium, and will it fill my tank on its own?

Vallisneria Nana spreads by sending out horizontal runners across the substrate from which new daughter plants emerge, gradually colonising the tank background on its own without replanting. Indian aquarium hobbyists who start with a few plants from Bunnycart across India often find their entire tank background densely planted with Vallisneria Nana within a couple of months of initial setup.

Why are the tips of my Vallisneria Nana going transparent after planting in my new Indian tank?

Transparent or melting leaf tips in newly planted Vallisneria Nana are a normal acclimation response in Indian tanks as the plant transitions from its nursery growing conditions to a new water chemistry environment. Indian hobbyists who source it from Bunnycart are advised to trim affected tips and give the plant 2 to 4 weeks to establish roots and begin producing healthy new blades.

Is Vallisneria Nana tough enough to survive in an Indian Cichlid aquarium?

Vallisneria Nana is one of the most Cichlid-resistant aquarium plants available in India because its strong runner-based root system anchors firmly into substrate and its narrow blade-like leaves are less tempting to plant-nibbling Cichlid species than broad-leafed plants. Indian, African, and South American Cichlid keepers who buy it from Bunnycart across India use it as a practical background planting in otherwise plant-unfriendly tanks.