giant val

[Jen]

I bought some Giant Val, and wasn't told how to feed it. Does it take nutrients from it's roots or leaves? I have fertalizer for both.

Thanks in advance

 

[Nisha]

Vallisneria Gigantea feed through their roots and also through their foliage. It develops quite a dense and deep root system and I've found that they spread very quickly when they have good substrate/root tabs. Feed only if necessary and just be careful they don't take over the tank!

 

[Yenko]

Vallis gets most of its nutrients from it's roots, but there is one thing that seperates it from other plants. It doesn't use CO2, but uses bicarbonates as a carbon source. Baking soda (not baking powder) can be added to the tank (Carefully; it raises your pH easily) to provide for it, but it's likely that if you do regular water changes it will do fine, so I would not add any baking soda to your tank.