5x Cryptocoryne Balansae - Aquascaping Live Aquarium Plants Tropical Aquascaping Aquatic Nano Lincolnshire Pond Plants

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5x Cryptocoryne Balansae -

Cryptocoryne balansae, commonly known as Balansae, is a popular aquatic plant in the aquarium hobby. It belongs to the Cryptocoryne genus and is native to Southeast Asia.

Key features:

1. Leaves : Balansae has long, narrow, and elegant leaves that can reach up to 40 centimeters in length. The leaves are typically green with a slightly reddish tint.
2. Growth Pattern : It grows as a rosette plant, spreading horizontally across the substrate. It can also develop tall, slender stems as it matures.
3. Lighting and Substrate : It thrives in moderate to high lighting conditions and prefers a nutrient-rich substrate.
4. Propagation : It reproduces through runners, producing new plants adjacent to the mother plant.
5. Placement : Balansae is often used in the background or midground of planted aquariums due to its height and graceful appearance.
6. Tank Conditions : It prefers slightly acidic to neutral water conditions with a pH range of 6-7.5 and a temperature range of 22-28°C (72-82°F).
7. Compatibility : It can be combined with a variety of other aquatic plants and fish species.
8. Maintenance : Once established, it requires minimal maintenance. However, periodic trimming of older leaves and runners may be necessary.

Important

Plants are incubated in a solution of 0.01% of the insecticide Buprafezin for one hour (Please do not just drop these in a shrimp tank or with any other crustacean. To use these within a tank please wash in water with baking soda under light. These are treated to remove the insecticide but there are cases where this has not been fully removed causing casualty's in crustacean. (Any issues please contact us we will sort ASAP)