Blyxa Japonica
$4.00 - Per Plant
Blyxa Japonica is a stunning aquatic plant with fine, grass-like leaves that add texture and contrast to your aquascape. Perfect for foreground and midground planting, it thrives in moderate to high light and CO₂-enriched environments.
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| 5-9 | $3.80 | 5% |
| 10+ | $3.60 | 10% |
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Blyxa Japonica is a stunning aquarium plant that features fine, grass-like leaves with a soft, flowing appearance. It’s an excellent choice for aquascaping, as its unique texture can create contrast in planted tanks and enhance the overall aesthetic. The plant is native to Southeast Asia and has become a favourite among aquascapers due to its lush, vibrant green appearance and its ability to thrive in a variety of tank conditions.
Blyxa Japonica is best suited to medium to high light environments and benefits from CO₂ supplementation for optimal growth. With proper care, it can form a dense carpet of soft, feathery leaves, making it perfect for foreground or midground placements. It does require regular pruning to maintain its compact growth, but its fast-growing nature ensures it fills out the tank quickly.
Detailed Care Requirements
- Temperature: 22°C – 28°C (72°F – 82°F)
- Carbonate Hardness (KH): 3 – 8 dKH
- General Hardness (GH): 4 – 10 dGH
- CO₂: Recommended – CO₂ supplementation encourages healthy, lush growth and vibrant green colour.
- Substrate: Prefers a nutrient-rich substrate, but it can also grow well in aquariums with regular liquid fertilisers.
- Water pH Value: 6.0 – 7.5
- Fertilizer: Regular liquid fertilisers with micronutrients and macronutrients will help maintain its health and vibrant colour.
- Care Input: Medium – Requires a bit more care in terms of lighting and fertilisation but is still relatively easy to maintain.
- Maintenance Difficulty: Moderate – Pruning is required to prevent overgrowth, but overall maintenance is easy.
- Light Provision: Medium to high light (approx. 1 – 2 watt per litre) – To achieve the best growth and lush appearance, provide moderate to high light.
Why Choose Blyxa Japonica for Your Aquarium?
Blyxa Japonica adds a beautiful and soft look to your aquascape with its fine, grass-like leaves. It’s perfect for aquariums with moderate to high light levels and is a great option for aquascapers looking to create texture and contrast. Its vibrant green foliage and fast growth make it a great choice for filling foreground or midground spaces in aquascapes.
With proper care, Blyxa Japonica will thrive and provide a lush, dense carpet of leaves, enhancing the overall aesthetic of your tank. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced aquarist, Blyxa Japonica is a rewarding plant to grow.
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