{"product_id":"bolbitis","title":"Bolbitis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBolbitis heudelotii\u003c\/em\u003e, the African Water Fern, is a graceful epiphytic fern prized for its delicate, dark green, deeply lobed fronds that bring a lush, natural texture to aquascapes. Native to the shaded streams and riverbanks of tropical Africa, this hardy rhizome plant attaches naturally to driftwood and rock, creating a wild, forest-stream aesthetic as it matures. Its translucent, feathery leaves sway gently in the current, making it a timeless choice for nature-style and biotope aquariums. A versatile and rewarding plant for hobbyists seeking effortless, long-term greenery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTropical Africa (West and Central Africa)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRhizome plant (epiphytic fern)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSlow to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e15–40 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLow to medium (prefers shaded conditions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBeneficial but not strictly required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e20–28 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e5.5–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSoft to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Placement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMidground to background; best attached to driftwood or rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRhizome division\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCommunity-safe; protect from herbivorous fish and large cichlids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEasy to moderate — avoid burying the rhizome; prefers good water flow and stable conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Newtown Aquarium AU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58957039239328,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0491\/7942\/6976\/files\/ImageComingSoon_Default_7c8c5e0e-ac0b-43b0-8f82-41306db79ef4.png?v=1776915827","url":"https:\/\/newtownaquarium.com.au\/products\/bolbitis","provider":"Newtown Aquarium AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}