{"id":28273,"date":"2025-01-28T12:14:01","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T01:14:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/?post_type=product&p=28273"},"modified":"2026-01-19T16:28:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T05:28:15","slug":"crispatula-balansae","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/?product=crispatula-balansae","title":{"rendered":"Crispatula Balansae"},"content":{"rendered":"

Transform your aquascape<\/strong> with the graceful Crispatula balansae<\/strong>, a stunning aquatic plant<\/strong> celebrated for its long, crinkled leaves that create a natural, flowing look. This robust and versatile species is well-suited for background planting<\/strong>, adding texture and height to your freshwater aquarium<\/strong>. Perfect for a range of tank setups, it thrives in soft to hard water and provides an ideal environment for fish<\/strong> and invertebrates<\/strong> to shelter and explore.<\/p>\n

Crispatula balansae<\/strong> is an excellent choice for beginners and seasoned aquarists alike. With its striking appearance and ease of care, this plant enhances the natural beauty of any aquarium while requiring minimal maintenance.<\/p>\n

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Detailed Care Requirements:<\/h3>\n
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  • Temperature:<\/strong> 20 to 28\u00b0C<\/li>\n
  • Carbonate Hardness (KH):<\/strong> 2\u201315\u00b0dKH<\/li>\n
  • General Hardness (GH):<\/strong> 3\u201320\u00b0dGH<\/li>\n
  • CO\u2082:<\/strong> Optional but promotes vibrant growth<\/li>\n
  • Substrate:<\/strong> Nutrient-rich substrate or fine gravel<\/li>\n
  • Water pH Value:<\/strong> 6.5 to 8.0<\/li>\n
  • NH3\/NH4+:<\/strong> Recommended 0 ppm<\/li>\n
  • Nitrite (NO2-):<\/strong> Recommended 0.01 mg\/L<\/li>\n
  • Nitrate (NO3-):<\/strong> Optimal at 5\u201320 mg\/L<\/li>\n
  • Fertilizer:<\/strong> Apply weekly<\/li>\n
  • Care Input:<\/strong> Low to Medium<\/li>\n
  • Maintenance Difficulty:<\/strong> Easy<\/li>\n
  • Light Provision:<\/strong> Low to Moderate (approx. 0.30\u20130.50 watt per litre)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    Why Choose Crispatula var. balansae for Your Aquarium?<\/h3>\n

    Crispatula balansae<\/strong> is a must-have for creating a lush, natural-looking aquascape<\/strong>. Its tall, wavy leaves add vertical interest and movement while offering ideal cover for fish<\/strong> and shrimp<\/strong>. This hardy plant thrives in a wide range of conditions, making it a low-maintenance yet visually striking addition to your planted tank<\/strong>. Whether used as a background plant<\/strong> or a focal point, it\u2019s perfect for bringing life and vibrancy to your aquarium.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Enhance your aquarium with Crispatula balansae<\/strong>, a striking aquatic plant with long, crinkled leaves that bring texture and natural beauty to your aquascape. Hardy, low-maintenance, and visually captivating.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":28274,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[127,128],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-28273","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-plants","7":"product_cat-starter-plants","9":"first","10":"outofstock","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-simple"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/28273","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=28273"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/28273\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/28274"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=28273"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=28273"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=28273"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=28273"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}