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Mini bolbitis on small driftwood for nano aquascapes
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Common name: Congo fern
Origin: Africa
Position in Aquarium: Foreground
Grows up to (cm):
Growth rate: Slow
Dimensions (cm): Wood size 12-20cm on average
Bolbitis heudelotii, the African water fern, is a distinctive aquarium plant with deeply lobed, semi-transparent dark green leaves growing from a creeping rhizome. This nano version comes pre-attached to a small piece of driftwood, creating a compact ready-made feature well suited to smaller aquariums and nano aquascapes where the unusual leaf texture adds character and visual depth at a small scale.
Bolbitis grows in low to medium light without CO2 injection and benefits from good water movement — position it near a filter outlet for the best results. It is slow-growing but long-lived and remarkably easy once its water flow preference is met. The semi-transparent leaves are particularly striking in small tanks where they can be viewed up close.
The rhizome is pre-attached to the driftwood so no further attachment is needed — simply rinse and place in the aquarium. Position the piece where it will receive reasonable water flow. Never bury the rhizome. The nano size is suited to aquariums of 20 litres and above and works particularly well in shrimp tanks and detailed nano aquascapes.
The image of the plant you'll be receiving is just an example of what you can expect. Each plant is unique and may vary in size and shape, so it won't be an exact match to the photo. If we provide a size guide, keep in mind that it's just an estimate and that plants can vary in size depending on the time of year.
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It is sized for aquariums of 20 litres and above, making it one of the few water fern options suitable for small and nano set-ups.
No — Bolbitis grows without CO2 in low to medium light. Good water movement is more important than CO2 for this species.
No — the rhizome is already attached to the driftwood. Just rinse and place it near a gentle water flow.
Yes — the leaves of Bolbitis heudelotii are naturally semi-transparent with a distinctive dark green tone. It is a normal and attractive feature of this species.
Yes, fully. The small driftwood piece also provides excellent shelter for shrimp and nano fish.
