Such a great plant. Removed a 6+ foot piece from a 3ft tank last week! My DIY clay kitty litter substrate mix. Our cat Tigger loves to eat it. Grabbing trimings and running away with it trailing behind her. Or i wrap it loosely around her neck and she has a portable, edible collar.
I've been working on a wall of vallisneria for about 3 months now... It is finally starting to do its thing 😁 definitely a really nice beginners plant that everyone should try!! thanks for sharing!!!!
Great video Blake, I think I've got some of that in my tanks or have had some, I think I didn't have alot of success with it as it got stripped by the fish in the tank. Thanks for sharing again matee
Great information & video Sir. Could you recommend a cheap light to grow the val plants? Also what's the light hours for growing? When using the root tabs in individual pots or like fully planted tank with only val... how much do you need to use & how often to replace it? Using DIY osmocote & commercial root tabs if using separately? 👍👍👍👍👍
a great cheap option are hardware security floodlights. 8 hrs per day. 1 tab per pot or as directed on the packet, replace when plant starts to look lacking in nutrients or slow down.
In my case I find when I first plant it, it melts but will come back. I also find that if I cut a stem half way down then over time that whole stem will die off, I'm not sure why.
Thanks. I usually justget it trim it right at the top of my water level, others prefer that flowing look of it draping across the top. Theres not really a wrong way
I see on some videos you can grow it just on sand with no root tabs.just liquid ferts. I don’t think that it’s like that but for you sir u sounds more experienced.does this plant need root tabs? Would fluval substrate work? Does it need liquid ferts?
Sir, my jungle Val planted 2weeks ago is melting but also sending many new runners . Smallest size gravel, no co2 , no fert. Only goldfish waste. Anubias is doing ok though? Can you help?
@@BlakesAquatics okay thanks. Trying to look at epiphytes or plants that will grow solely in sand, got the usual anubius, buce, java fern etc but was looking at other options.
Definitely one of my favorite plants.
Such a great plant. Removed a 6+ foot piece from a 3ft tank last week!
My DIY clay kitty litter substrate mix.
Our cat Tigger loves to eat it. Grabbing trimings and running away with it trailing behind her. Or i wrap it loosely around her neck and she has a portable, edible collar.
Got my first planted tank up and running and I have Val so thanks for the species spotlight!!
I've been working on a wall of vallisneria for about 3 months now... It is finally starting to do its thing 😁 definitely a really nice beginners plant that everyone should try!! thanks for sharing!!!!
Loving the plant spotlights. Thanks Blake
This is my new favorite plant 😍 grate video Blake thanks for the info 👍
Solid info. Love my red corkscrew Val from LRB. Thanks Blake
I have corkscrew Val in my African tank and it's just sent its first runner :D
nice video and some good looking tanks in the background
Thanks 😊
love myself some val! great care vid!
Thanks mate
Thanks!
Welcome!
Great i came across this video. Ive got some jungle vallisneria spirilas coming tomorrow.
Hope you enjoy
It can be a fast grower lol. I used to throw out a 5 gallon bucket of trimmings every week in my old 220gal with no ferts or co2.
What substrate did you use? Any root tabs?
Love me some Val
Great video Blake, I think I've got some of that in my tanks or have had some, I think I didn't have alot of success with it as it got stripped by the fish in the tank. Thanks for sharing again matee
This is also one of the awesome plant. Thanks for introducing me Sir.
Great information & video Sir.
Could you recommend a cheap light to grow the val plants? Also what's the light hours for growing?
When using the root tabs in individual pots or like fully planted tank with only val... how much do you need to use & how often to replace it? Using DIY osmocote & commercial root tabs if using separately?
👍👍👍👍👍
a great cheap option are hardware security floodlights. 8 hrs per day. 1 tab per pot or as directed on the packet, replace when plant starts to look lacking in nutrients or slow down.
@@BlakesAquatics
awesome Sir thx
Yyyeeewww if I ever get this one now I know how to yyyeeewww
I got some sort of one like that
Good video. Can you please explaine about lightning , for how many hours do vallisneria need lights ?
6 to 8 hrs mate depending on the strength
In my case I find when I first plant it, it melts but will come back. I also find that if I cut a stem half way down then over time that whole stem will die off, I'm not sure why.
Good vid. Would have liked to see you trim it, I’m never sure how short to trim it.
Thanks. I usually justget it trim it right at the top of my water level, others prefer that flowing look of it draping across the top. Theres not really a wrong way
I see on some videos you can grow it just on sand with no root tabs.just liquid ferts. I don’t think that it’s like that but for you sir u sounds more experienced.does this plant need root tabs? Would fluval substrate work? Does it need liquid ferts?
Definitely need root tabs for it to grow and survive in sand 👍 good lucl
Fluval stratum would work though, liquid ferts not required
@@BlakesAquatics thanks for the help!!
Sir, my jungle Val planted 2weeks ago is melting but also sending many new runners . Smallest size gravel, no co2 , no fert. Only goldfish waste. Anubias is doing ok though? Can you help?
If its sending runners Id just let it be 👍 probably just adapting to your tank
@@BlakesAquatics thanks
is this plant good at producing oxygen?
Yeah definitely
how do you trim the plant? my tank got overrun by the leaves and they grow too long.
You can just cut the leaves at the highest point you desire
@@BlakesAquatics yeah, and when i do that the tip of the cutted leaves just rot ( turn yellow then they wont grow anymore )
@@breadcrumbles5753 yep thats right, thats the only way. Just have to do a neat cut with sharp scissors to lessen the browning
@@BlakesAquatics Oh okay then, thanks for replying :)
Can you grow this in sand? Without soil?
Ive tried with minimal success. Maybe with great water column dosing
@@BlakesAquatics okay thanks. Trying to look at epiphytes or plants that will grow solely in sand, got the usual anubius, buce, java fern etc but was looking at other options.
Maybe mosses on stainless steel pads could be a better option
Hello. New to the hobby. Will have a planted tank take the place of gravel/substrate vacuuming?
Yes 👍
Hi! Unfortunately, I don’t have root tabs, will liquid fertiliser à week be enough?
hi, no not really, the val wont really use liquid ferts so itll just create algae.
How do you trim it, why can’t I find a vid on how much to trim it back?
You just cut it at the desired height, the ends will basically scar and not grow from the cut
do i put a root tab at the base only or do i put it under every runner? and can i grow this in a 5 gallon
At the base every 5cm /2 inches
Blake's Aquatics so put one under the main plant?
Yep 👍
Normally how long it takes to settle in a new tank ?
Week or 2
Can you please explain about lighting?
Low light is fine 👍
My plant keep getting nibbled by my goldfish, is that the reason why its not growing in height?
Definitely would be
do you get your root tabs for free $10 for 10 tabs is no where the cost of home made tabs like a dime apiece
Nah i bought them all with my own money for the video
First 🔫