{"product_id":"thin-vallisneria","title":"Thin Vallisneria 'Thin Veil'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreate a graceful, flowing backdrop in your aquarium with Thin Vallisneria, a hardy grass-like plant whose slender leaves bring movement and natural depth to the background of any tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThin Vallisneria is one of the easiest aquarium plants to grow, thriving in a wide range of conditions without CO₂ injection. It spreads readily via runners to form dense, attractive stands that provide excellent cover for fish and shrimp while softening the back of the aquarium with its gentle, swaying foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare at a Glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Scientific Name: Vallisneria americana\u003cbr\u003e• Common Name: Thin Vallisneria, Narrow Leaf Vallisneria\u003cbr\u003e• Plant Type: Rosette plant (grass-like)\u003cbr\u003e• Placement: Background\u003cbr\u003e• Growth: Fast\u003cbr\u003e• Lighting: Low to medium\u003cbr\u003e• CO₂: Not required\u003cbr\u003e• Difficulty: Beginner\u003cbr\u003e• Best For: Low-tech tanks, beginners and community aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Thin Vallisneria?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Graceful, slender grass-like foliage\u003cbr\u003e• Extremely hardy and easy to grow\u003cbr\u003e• No CO₂ injection required\u003cbr\u003e• Spreads via runners for dense coverage\u003cbr\u003e• Provides excellent cover for fish and shrimp\u003cbr\u003e• Adds movement and depth to the aquarium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, plant in the background with the crown just above the substrate. Thin Vallisneria spreads via runners, so allow space for it to fill in naturally. Trim older or damaged leaves at the base to keep the stand looking tidy and encourage fresh growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: Aquarium plants are living products and may vary slightly in size, density and appearance depending on their growth stage and growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquaPlant Culture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67869958963360,"sku":"PLT-0091","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0491\/7942\/6976\/files\/Screenshot2026-10-26192347.png?v=1793003043","url":"https:\/\/newtownaquarium.com.au\/products\/thin-vallisneria","provider":"Newtown Aquarium AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}