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Narrow-leaf Vallisneria

Vallisneria nana

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✦ DIFFICULTY Easy

A forgiving choice for newer planted tanks.

☀ LIGHT Moderate

Around 10 hours is a useful starting point.

≈ CO₂ Optional

Injection is not normally necessary.

↗ GROWTH Fast

High trimming needs.

PLANT OVERVIEW

About Narrow-leaf Vallisneria

A finer, narrower version of classic Vallisneria.

Vallisneria nana has very thin, ribbon-like leaves. It creates a dense, grassy background and is suitable for smaller tanks than Giant Val.

Shrimp friendly Low-tech suitable High-tech suitable

CARE PROFILE

What this plant needs.

The useful numbers and practical notes, grouped around how you actually keep the plant.

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TANK FIT

Placement + size

Primary placementBackground

Typical height12–24 in

Typical width4 in

Suggested minimum tank10 gal

Suggested tank height26 in+

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LIGHT + CO₂

Energy demand

Ideal lightModerate

Photoperiod range8–12 hr

Approx. PAR20–80

Injected CO₂Optional

CO₂ benefitLow

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NUTRITION

Where it feeds

Root feedingHigh

Water-column feedingLow

Overall fertilizer demandModerate

Iron demandLow

MicronutrientsLow

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WATER

Useful parameter range

Temperature68–82°F

pH6.5–8

GH4–20 dGH

KH3–15 dKH

PLANTING

How to plant it.

Substrate: Sand or gravel

Do not bury the crown.

GROWTH + PROPAGATION

What to expect after planting.

Propagation

Runners

Acclimation

May melt initially.

COMMON PROBLEMS

What usually goes wrong.

Can overtake the tank via runners.

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Narrow-leaf Vallisneria

About Narrow-leaf Vallisneria

What this plant needs.

Placement + size

Energy demand

Where it feeds

Useful parameter range

How to plant it.

What to expect after planting.

Propagation

Acclimation

What usually goes wrong.

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