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VALLISNERIA AUSTRALIS 'GIGANTEA' – GIANT AQUATIC PLANT FOR DISCUS AND AFRICAN CICHLID AQUARIUMS
Vallisneria Australis 'Gigantea' is a giant aquatic plant native to Australia, known for its long, narrow leaves that can reach up to 3 meters in length. This plant is extremely popular in discus tanks and African cichlid setups from Malawi and Tanganyika lakes. These fish require moderately to very hard water, conditions that Vallisneria australis ‘Gigantea’ prefers, making it ideal for such environments.
Plant profile:
Genus: Vallisneria
Species: australis ‘Gigantea’
Family: Hydrocharitaceae
Origin: Australia
Light: high to medium
Temperature: 18-28 °C
Growth rate: fast
Placement: background
Height: up to 200 cm
pH: 6-9
Water hardness: moderate to very hard
CO2: 0-20 mg/l
Propagation: runners
Key features:
Leaves up to 3 meters long, narrow and resilient
Ideal for African cichlid and discus aquariums
Tolerates high water hardness
Fast, vigorous growth
Easily propagated via runners
Perfect for dense, natural backgrounds
Why choose Vallisneria Australis 'Gigantea'?
This species is perfect for setups with fish requiring hard water like African cichlids and discus. Its impressive height and rapid growth create a natural, dense background. Vallisneria australis ‘Gigantea’ is robust, easy to cultivate, and enhances a balanced, decorative aquarium environment.
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