{"product_id":"vallisneria","title":"Vallisneria","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVallisneria\u003c\/strong\u003e: Italian Val grows tall ribbon-like leaves and spreads by runners for freshwater backgrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVallisneria has always been popular in the aquascaping hobby because they are very easy to care for. The species we sell is Italian Val (Vallisneria Spiralis). They do not require CO2 and will do well in low to medium light aquariums. They propagate by sending out baby plants as runners. They are a great background plant as they grow relatively tall and can provide thick cover for fish fry and shrimplets. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell this plant as a single loose plant or in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level: \u003c\/strong\u003eEasy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to Medium Light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequires CO2: \u003c\/strong\u003eNo\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBefore adding to your aquarium\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove the shipping packaging and any pot, planting wool, or weights as appropriate. Rinse and inspect the plant, and quarantine new plants separately before introduction. Choose planting depth and substrate for the species. Keep rooted crowns and bulbs from being buried too deeply, and remove damaged leaves during establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor an axolotl setup, maintain the animal’s cool-water conditions and gentle lighting. Growth may be slower. Choose planting materials appropriate for an amphibian aquarium. The general plant-growing suggestions above are not treatment instructions for axolotl tanks; avoid adding plant fertilizers or injected CO₂ to an axolotl setup without appropriate specialist guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping and natural variation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied and shipped by Shrimpy Business through Shopify Collective. Plants may arrive separately from axolotls and other store items. Size, shape, and coloration vary naturally; choose the available size or portion shown in the product options.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/live-aquarium-plants\"\u003eBrowse all live aquarium plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRelated supplies and guides\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stem-rooted-aquarium-plants\"\u003ebrowse stem and rooted plants\u003c\/a\u003e or read our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/about-axolotls\/live-plants-for-axolotl-tanks-selection-guide\"\u003eguide to choosing plants for axolotl and freshwater tanks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shrimpy Business","offers":[{"title":"Potted","offer_id":67723035443452,"sku":"P-Val-01","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/4874\/1884\/files\/webimges-2026-09-09T215919.566.png?v=1792104201","url":"https:\/\/axolotlsuperstore.com\/products\/vallisneria","provider":"axolotlsuperstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}