Cryptocoryne Balansae

Cryptocoryne Balansae is native to waterways ofThailand.It has long slender green leaves with a “puckered” effect on the leaves when it receives adequate lighting. It looks brilliant in medium to large community aquariums when plants in bunches towards the mid to background. Once settled, this plant will readily send off runners and multiple in the aquarium.

Features

• Long green leaves that develop a “puckered” effect
• Bare root
• Requires moderate lighting
• Creates safe habitat for fish fry
• Slowergrowth rate
• Grows to 30-50cm

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Difficulty

Easy to keep. Best to keep with species of fish that do not consume plant material. Does best in stable water parameters.

Water Conditions

• Temperature: 22 – 26C
• pH: 6.5 7.2
• Water Hardness: 100 – 150 ppm

Placement

Midground to background placement in the aquarium.

Growth Rate

Slowgrowth rate and enjoys nutrient rich substrate, although not essential. Liquid fertilizers, root tabs or aquarium plant substrates are all beneficial. Balansaewill utilize nutrients (Nitrate) in the water column. Co2 is not essential, but can be used for accelerated growth and lush growth.

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Lighting

Balansae requires low to moderate lighting requirements. Moderate lighting encourage new and lush growth with leaves developing a “puckered” ripple like effect.

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