{"product_id":"vallisneria-nana-narrow-leaf-val","title":"Vallisneria nana (Narrow Leaf Val)","description":"\u003cp id=\"p-rc_4549e543bfb7a611-267\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-920\"\u003eThe Narrow Leaf Val (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-920\"\u003eVallisneria nana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-920 citation-end-920\"\u003e) is a graceful, grass-like freshwater aquarium plant distinguished by its exceptionally slender, dark green ribbon-like leaves that create a stunning, natural curtain effect in the background of the tank.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShort Description \u0026amp; Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_4549e543bfb7a611-268\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-919\"\u003eThe Narrow Leaf Val (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-919\"\u003eVallisneria nana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-919 citation-end-919\"\u003e) is a popular, beginner-friendly background plant originating from northern Australia.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-918 citation-end-918\"\u003eReaching heights of 15 to 30 inches, its fine-textured, narrow foliage sways gently with the aquarium current, offering a refined alternative to wider-leaved jungle val species while providing an excellent natural sanctuary for fish and shrimp.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Product Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eVallisneria nana\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNarrow Leaf Val, Eelgrass, Tape Grass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlacement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBackground to Midground\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginner Friendly \/ Easy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate to Fast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMax Height\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15 to 30 inches (38 to 76 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eLighting Requirement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Temp \u0026amp; pH\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e68°F–82°F (20°C–28°C); pH 6.0–8.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Beginner Care Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_4549e543bfb7a611-269\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Planting \u0026amp; Substrate Requirements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_4549e543bfb7a611-269\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-917\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-917\"\u003eVallisneria nana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-917 citation-end-917\"\u003e is a heavy root feeder that relies heavily on its root system to absorb nutrients.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-916 citation-end-916\"\u003eFor optimal growth, plant it in a nutrient-rich aquarium substrate or use root tabs if using inert sand or gravel.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e When planting, take care not to bury the crown (the point where leaves meet the roots), as burying it completely can cause the plant to rot. Space individual stems about an inch apart to allow room for runners. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_4549e543bfb7a611-270\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Lighting \u0026amp; Water Parameters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_4549e543bfb7a611-270\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-915 citation-end-915\"\u003eThis versatile plant adapts well to a broad spectrum of freshwater parameters and thrives under low-to-moderate lighting without requiring complex high-tech CO2 injection systems.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-914 citation-end-914\"\u003eWhile it can survive in hard or soft water, maintaining stable temperatures between 68°F and 82°F ensures steady vertical growth.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Periodic application of a liquid iron fertilizer will prevent leaves from turning pale and enhance their rich green color. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Maintenance \u0026amp; Propagation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePropagation occurs naturally through underground runner shoots that sprout new baby plantlets around the aquarium floor. Once these offsets reach a few inches in height, they can be trimmed away from the mother plant and replanted elsewhere. Regular maintenance involves simply pruning away older, outer leaves near the base if they become worn, or trimming the tips if they grow too long along the water surface.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57050295009620,"sku":"ST011190","price":6.22,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/5828\/7444\/files\/Vallisnerianana_NarrowLeafVal.jpg?v=1788708076","url":"https:\/\/www.tropicalmarineaquatic.com\/products\/vallisneria-nana-narrow-leaf-val","provider":"Tropical Marine Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}