SubstrateSource Cryptocoryne Live Aquarium Plants - Freshwater Plant for Aquariums, Planted Fish Tanks - Beginner Friendly (Balansae, 1 Pot (3-5 Plants))
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Plant or Animal Product Type | Aquatic |
Brand | SubstrateSource |
Material Feature | Natural |
Color | Natural |
Sunlight Exposure | Moderate to high light |
Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
Product Care Instructions | Iron,Water |
Soil Type | Substrate |
Moisture Needs | Submerged or humid enviornment |
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- Balansae plants are a popular choice for beginner and experienced aquarium hobbyists. This crypt in particular creates a tranquil scene in the background of an aquascape, as their dark or bright green reed-like leaves sway gently in the current, offering cozy hiding spots for fish to play in.
- Balansae plants thrive in an environment that is rich with nitrate, phosphate, iron, CO2, and calcium. Calcium supplement is highly recommended, as the plant’s leaves will grow twisted and deformed without it.
- Requires moderate to high lighting. To achieve the attractive puckering or ruffled effect of the balansae plant’s leaves, the lighting of at least 2-3 watts/gallon is needed. High lighting can also cause the leaves to take on a bronze tint. Mature plants with high light can potentially produce flowers when grown emersed.
- This plant is much easier to grow submersed, however. All crypt plants hate changes in water parameters and will undergo “crypt melt” if conditions vary too much.
- SubstrateSource inspects each plant prior to shipping and ships all plants in healthy, stable condition with proper packing materials to ensure its safe arrival during shipping. Each plant is backed with a 100% dead-on-arrival replacement guarantee for any reason.
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Plant or Animal Product Type | Aquatic |
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Brand | SubstrateSource |
Material Feature | Natural |
Color | Natural |
Sunlight Exposure | Moderate to high light |
Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
Product Care Instructions | Iron,Water |
Soil Type | Substrate |
Moisture Needs | Submerged or humid enviornment |
Manufacturer | SubstrateSource |
ASIN | B0BHHBJSS3 |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #39,310 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #79 in Live Aquarium Plants |
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Balansae plants are a popular choice for beginner and experienced aquarium hobbyists. These stem plants create a tranquil scene in the background of an aquascape, as their dark or bright green reed-like leaves sway gently in the current, offering cozy hiding spots for fish to play in. The plant’s short stems produce long, thin leaves that make a great contrast to hardscape materials. This species hails from Southern Thailand where it inhabits fast-flowing rivers and streams with high limestone content. Balansae plants thrive in an environment that is rich with nitrate, phosphate, iron, CO2, and calcium. Calcium supplement is highly recommended, as the plant’s leaves will grow twisted and deformed without it. Balansae plants need moderate to high lighting. To achieve the attractive puckering or ruffled effect of the balansae plant’s leaves, the lighting of at least 2-3 watts/gallon is needed. High lighting can also cause the leaves to take on a bronze tint. Mature plants with high light can potentially produce flowers when grown emersed. This plant is much easier to grow submersed, however. All crypt plants hate changes in water parameters and will undergo “crypt melt” if conditions vary too much. The leaves of the plant begin to rot and essentially melt away. If this process begins, you can cut away any rot and attempt to stabilize the water. It is normal for crypts to melt when introduced to a new tank and should produce new growth once they have acclimated.
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Sold By | SubstrateSource | SubstrateSource | SubstrateSource | SubstrateSource | SubstrateSource | SubstrateSource |
type | Aquatic | Aquatic | Aquatic | Aquatic | Aquatic | Aquatic |
sunlight exposure | Moderate to high light | Partial Shade, Full Sun | — | Low light | Low light | Low Light |
soil type | Substrate | Substrate | Substrate | Not required | Not required | Not required |
moisture needs | Submerged or humid enviornment | Submerged or humid enviornment | Submerged or humid enviornment | Submerged | Submerged or humid environment | Constant Watering |
care instructions | Iron,Water | Water | — | water | water | Water |
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Customers are satisfied with the growth of the plant seeds. They mention that it takes root very fast, grows well under low light, and is very healthy.
"...smaller than I was expecting but it's taken root very fast and growing well! Absolutely top tier quality plants and I'm a loyal customer for life...." Read more
"...Update!!! My little cryptocoryne is thriving with lots of new growth and only two leaves melted...." Read more
"The plant came in very healthy. Looks just like the picture" Read more
"Fairly easy to keep alive and grows well with little help." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the plant seeds. They mention that the plants are of top tier quality, they arrived in perfect condition, and the stock is good. Some customers also say that the plant itself is awesome.
"...Absolutely top tier quality plants and I'm a loyal customer for life...." Read more
"Plant showed up in perfect condition. The packaging was great...." Read more
"Okay, good part first. The plant itself is awesome. Very generous amount and there were actually four plants in the rock wool...." Read more
"Good stock, grows well under low light..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the plant seeds. They mention that it looks great, and is healthy looking.
"...It came nicely packaged and is full and healthy looking, and a decent size about 2 1/2 inches tall in a rock fiber pot...." Read more
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"Looks just like the Picture!..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the size of the plant seeds. They mention that it's a very generous amount, and healthy looking. Some say that the pots are absolutely loaded with individual wells.
"...Prices are excellent and the pots are absolutely LOADED with individual well established plants." Read more
"...It came nicely packaged and is full and healthy looking, and a decent size about 2 1/2 inches tall in a rock fiber pot...." Read more
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Update!!! My little cryptocoryne is thriving with lots of new growth and only two leaves melted. I planted it in a small flowerpot and added a quarter of a root tab to a sand gravel substrate mix, with low light. I'm very happy with my purchase and will buy more!
Packaging was meh at best. Vender did the right thing by putting in a heat pack. It is Feb5 in the cold northeast. The problem is that they clearly don't understand heat packs. It was placed right next to the plant in a thing UPS box with no other insulation. The pack made a great ice cube when the box was opened.
The Horrid part is mostly my fault. I assumed the the package would be labeled live plants and the nice people at FedEx or Amazon would at least knock on the door. It's freakin winter ! No such luck. The box wasn't labeled and it sat in the snow for who knows how long t this morning. I own it. I shouldn't have assumed nice people or a label. I'm praying that I can nurse the plants back to health.
Summation: Great Vendor. Don't order in the winter!