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BLYXA JAPONICA – Narrow-Leaved Aquarium Plant with Natural Flow and Motion
Blyxa japonica is a freshwater plant native to the nutrient-rich shallow waters, wetlands, and slow-moving rivers of East and Southeast Asia. Widely recognized for its role in iconic aquascapes by the late Takashi Amano in the 1990s, it remains a staple for aquascaping enthusiasts.
With its fine, arching leaves that sway naturally with water movement, Blyxa japonica brings a sense of gentle motion and organic elegance to aquariums. Its grassy appearance adds a soft texture, and under high lighting and proper fertilization, the foliage can develop bronze to reddish hues, enhancing visual contrast.
Best suited for midground or foreground placement, Blyxa grows in dense clumps that provide shelter for fish and shrimp. It thrives under medium to high light, nutrient-rich substrate, and CO₂ supplementation, rewarding aquarists with compact, lush growth that complements natural-style layouts.
Main features:
• Origin: East and Southeast Asia
• Placement: midground or foreground
• Height: 10–20 cm
• Light demand: medium to high
• Growth rate: moderate to fast
• Temperature: 22–28 °C
• pH range: 5.5 – 7.5
• Water hardness: very soft to medium
• CO₂: recommended (20–30 mg/l)
• Color: green to bronze-red under high light
Why choose Blyxa japonica:
An iconic aquascaping plant known for its flowing motion and rich coloration, ideal for adding depth and dynamic texture to any planted tank.
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