{"product_id":"tropica-057-tissue-culture-blyxa-japonica","title":"Tropica 057 Tissue Culture - Blyxa japonica","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTropica 057 Tissue Culture - Blyxa japonica\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropica 057 Tissue Culture - Blyxa japonica\u003c\/strong\u003e is a live aquatic aquarium plant with a distinctive grass-like appearance. It suits aquascapers and planted-tank keepers who want fine, flowing foliage that contrasts with sturdier plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinct grass-like look that adds texture and visual interest to a planted aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage moves easily in circulating aquarium water, creating a sense of movement compared with more robust plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosulate growth form with a medium growth rate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium light and medium CO2 demand, as listed in the plant info\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlyxa japonica originates in the nutrient-rich shallow pools, swamps and slowly flowing rivers of East and South East Asia. It gained wide recognition through the aquarium work of the late Takashi Amano in the 1990s. Its grass-like leaves respond to the water flow in the tank, which gives an aquascape a more dynamic feel than stiffer, sturdier plants do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquascapers and hobbyists who like the grass-like style associated with Takashi Amano's aquarium work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanted aquariums with medium lighting and medium CO2 levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTanks with circulating water, where the foliage can move with the flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Rosulate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth rate: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 10 - 20+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight demand: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCO2: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Tropica 057 Tissue Culture - Blyxa japonica live aquatic aquarium plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e this is a live aquatic aquarium plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a real, live plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Blyxa japonica is a live aquatic aquarium plant, not an artificial decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does Blyxa japonica come from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt originates in the nutrient-rich shallow pools, swamps and slowly flowing rivers of East and South East Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much light does it need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIts light demand is listed as medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need CO2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIts CO2 demand is listed as medium, so plan for it in a planted tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does it grow and how tall does it get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe growth rate is medium and the listed height is 10 - 20+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it look like in the aquarium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt has a distinct grass-like appearance, and the foliage moves easily in circulating water. This gives a more flowing look than sturdier plants.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AQUATIX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40206352973878,"sku":"5703249857026","price":230.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0151\/9016\/3510\/files\/Tropica057TissueCulture-Blyxajaponica2.jpg?v=1760187619","url":"https:\/\/jungleaquatics.com\/products\/tropica-057-tissue-culture-blyxa-japonica","provider":"Jungle Aquatics Pet Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}