Vallisneria / tape grass
Vallisneria spiralis
Essential gear
- Medium-low lighting
- Root fertilizer
- Scissors
Lighting
Low–moderate
CO2
Optional
Water temperature
20–28°C
Placement
Background
Vertical growth; leaves sway with flow
Growth
Fast
Runner propagation
Hardness
Soft to medium-hard
Wide tolerance range
Suggested habitat
Plant in open background zones. Tall flowing leaves suit large tanks; in small tanks choose dwarf varieties or control density to avoid shading.
Plates are husbandry references—not build plans or generator parameters. Check your own water, vessel, and stocking before you act.