{"product_id":"giant-vallisneria-copy","title":"Twisted Vallisneria ‘Contortionist’ – Live Aquarium Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"321\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"321\"\u003eTwisted Vallisneria ‘Contortionist’ – Live Aquarium Plant Tall, Easy Background Plant for Low-Tech Aquariums\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwisted Vallisneria ‘Contortionist’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a true aquatic plant prized for its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwisting, ribbon-like leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, fresh green colour, and easy care. Also known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwisted Val\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it adds texture and gentle movement to freshwater aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elow-tech tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, its flowing foliage creates a natural backdrop and provides shelter for fish, shrimp, and fry. Once established, it spreads through runners, gradually forming a fuller planted area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting Requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to moderate light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCO₂ Requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not required; supplementation can support growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beginner-friendly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertiliser Needs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Benefits from root tabs or nutrient-rich substrate, with liquid fertiliser as needed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Twisted, ribbon-leaved rosette plant; spreads through runners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Background or sides of the aquarium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePotential Issues:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Temporary leaf melt after planting; plant-eating or digging fish may damage or uproot it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose Twisted Vallisneria?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive Twisted Leaves:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Adds texture and character to your aquascape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginner-Friendly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suits low-tech aquariums without injected CO₂\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Movement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ribbon-like leaves sway gently in the current\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShelter for Livestock:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provides cover for fish, shrimp, and fry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpreads Naturally:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Produces runners that develop into new plants once established\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBury the roots in the substrate while \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekeeping the crown exposed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse root tabs when planting in plain gravel or sand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove older or damaged leaves near the base rather than cutting leaves halfway along\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow time to settle after planting; some older leaves may melt as new growth develops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove unwanted runners to control its spread\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid liquid-carbon products containing glutaraldehyde, which can damage Vallisneria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep away from heavy plant-eaters and fish that frequently dig up plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeaf length and the degree of twisting vary with growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"1947\" class=\"\"\u003e","brand":"Duthie Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67631952232642,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/4264\/9794\/files\/VallisneriaContortionistrootedrosette.png?v=1791087445","url":"https:\/\/duthieaquatics.com.au\/products\/giant-vallisneria-copy","provider":"Duthie Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}