Giant vallisneria

Vallisneria gigantea

Familia : Hydrocharitaceae

PlantaAgua dulceclassic

Giant vallisneria is a very large background plant with leaves exceeding 1 meter. Ideal for large tanks.

Estado IUCN
LC
Preocupación menor

Descripción

Leaves are ribbon-like, dark green, 50–100 cm long, sometimes more. They are wider than those of V. spiralis. The plant spreads via vigorous stolons. It can cover the entire tank surface if uncontrolled. Very hardy and tolerates hard water. Leaves can be trimmed to desired length.

Hábitat

Región :

This plant grows in large rivers and lakes of Southeast Asia. It colonizes deep waters and forms dense meadows. The substrate is often muddy.

Distribución :

Parámetros recomendados

Temperatura2228 °C
pH6.58
GH520 °dGH
KH310 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.5 mg/L

Cuidado

Dificultad
1/5
Dieta
Fotosintético
Tanque mín.
150 L
Grupo mín.
1
Tamaño adulto
100 cm
Esperanza de vida
5 años
Temperamento
Pacífico
Propagación

Notas de cuidado

Temperature 22–28°C, pH 6.5–8.0, GH 5–20. Moderate lighting (0.5 W/L) is sufficient. A sand or fine gravel substrate is acceptable. CO2 addition is not needed. Requires a large tank (minimum 150 L) due to its size. Compatible with large fish. Thin out regularly to avoid overgrowth.

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