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Fine narrow compact leaves on an easy dwarf Vallisneria for smaller aquariums
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Origin: Asia
Position in Aquarium: Midground
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Growth rate: Medium pace
Vallisneria nana is a compact, fine-leaved Vallisneria variety producing very narrow, grass-like leaves that stay shorter and more restrained than the larger Vallisneria species. Its slender leaves and more modest height make it practical for a much wider range of aquarium sizes, including medium and smaller planted aquariums where standard Vallisneria would grow too large.
Like all Vallisneria, it is an easy plant tolerating low light without CO2 injection and adapting well to a range of water conditions including hard and alkaline water. It spreads via runners to form a gradually expanding fine-leaved grass stand in the background. Runner-produced daughter plants can be thinned or repositioned to manage the spread.
Supplied as a bunch ready to plant, Vallisneria nana suits aquariums from 30 litres upward. Its fine texture, compact form, and easy care make it one of the most versatile Vallisneria varieties for planted aquariums where a naturalistic grass background effect is wanted without the size of the larger forms.
You’ll receive a healthy, rooted plant in a pot, similar to those shown. Each one is hand-checked before dispatch.
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Nana has noticeably finer, narrower leaves and stays more compact in height than spiralis. It is a better choice for smaller aquariums where spiralis would grow too large.
No. Like all Vallisneria it is easy and tolerant, growing without CO2 in low light and adapting to a range of water conditions.
Yes. Its compact, fine-leaved form makes it one of the more appropriate Vallisneria varieties for aquariums from 30 litres upward.
Yes. Vallisneria species are among the best hard-water-tolerant aquarium plants, and nana is no exception.
Via runners along the substrate, producing daughter plants that gradually fill the background. Thin and replant daughter plants as needed to manage the spread.
