{"product_id":"crypt-balansae-potted-aquatic-plant","title":"Crypt Balansae Aquatic Plant","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"610\" data-start=\"312\"\u003eCrypt Balansae (\u003cem data-end=\"355\" data-start=\"332\"\u003eCryptocoryne balansae\u003c\/em\u003e) is a distinctive freshwater aquarium plant known for its long, narrow, crinkled leaves that add height, texture, and movement to planted aquariums. Its elegant, grass-like appearance makes it ideal for background placement, particularly in larger tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"853\" data-start=\"612\"\u003eLike most Cryptocoryne species, Crypt Balansae is hardy once established but prefers stable water conditions. It is well suited to low-tech and moderately planted aquariums, where it creates a natural, flowing backdrop behind shorter plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that this plant is sold as a bunch, size of the bunch will vary depending on season\/time of year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"878\" data-start=\"860\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1114\" data-start=\"880\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"913\" data-start=\"880\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"913\" data-start=\"882\"\u003eLong, narrow, textured leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"965\" data-start=\"914\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"965\" data-start=\"916\"\u003eExcellent background plant for larger aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"992\" data-start=\"966\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"992\" data-start=\"968\"\u003eHardy once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1034\" data-start=\"993\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1034\" data-start=\"995\"\u003eSuitable for low to moderate lighting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1075\" data-start=\"1035\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1075\" data-start=\"1037\"\u003eAdds vertical structure and movement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1114\" data-start=\"1076\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1114\" data-start=\"1078\"\u003eIdeal for natural-style aquascapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1148\" data-start=\"1121\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1439\" data-start=\"1150\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1198\" data-start=\"1150\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1198\" data-start=\"1152\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1172\" data-start=\"1152\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-end=\"1196\" data-start=\"1173\"\u003eCryptocoryne balansae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1234\" data-start=\"1199\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1234\" data-start=\"1201\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1217\" data-start=\"1201\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crypt Balansae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1272\" data-start=\"1235\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1272\" data-start=\"1237\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1253\" data-start=\"1237\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow to moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1297\" data-start=\"1273\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1297\" data-start=\"1275\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1286\" data-start=\"1275\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–60 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1327\" data-start=\"1298\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1327\" data-start=\"1300\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1314\" data-start=\"1300\"\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Background\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1374\" data-start=\"1328\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1374\" data-start=\"1330\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1356\" data-start=\"1330\"\u003eLighting Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1396\" data-start=\"1375\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1396\" data-start=\"1377\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1385\" data-start=\"1377\"\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optional\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1439\" data-start=\"1397\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1439\" data-start=\"1399\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1420\" data-start=\"1399\"\u003eDifficulty Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1473\" data-start=\"1446\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1775\" data-start=\"1475\"\u003e\n\u003cli 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data-end=\"1644\" data-start=\"1583\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1597\" data-start=\"1583\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nutrient-rich substrate strongly recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1673\" data-start=\"1645\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1673\" data-start=\"1647\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1662\" data-start=\"1647\"\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1718\" data-start=\"1674\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1718\" data-start=\"1676\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1690\" data-start=\"1676\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to large aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1775\" data-start=\"1719\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1775\" data-start=\"1721\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1739\" data-start=\"1721\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Safe with peaceful community fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1801\" data-start=\"1782\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2006\" data-start=\"1803\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1856\" data-start=\"1803\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1856\" data-start=\"1805\"\u003eMay experience “Crypt melt” when first introduced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1909\" data-start=\"1857\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1909\" data-start=\"1859\"\u003eOnce established, new growth is stable and hardy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1959\" data-start=\"1910\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1959\" data-start=\"1912\"\u003eRoot feeder – benefits greatly from root tabs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2006\" data-start=\"1960\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2006\" data-start=\"1962\"\u003eAvoid frequent changes in water parameters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto for illustration purposes only, but very similar in 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