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Bucephalandra Biblis

Bucephalandra sp. 'Biblis'

PlantaeTracheophytaMagnoliopsidaAlismatalesAraceae

📍 Borneo

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Small-leaved Buce with green to olive leaves and silvery spots. Compact growth makes it ideal for small tanks and detailed aquascapes.

Common Diseases

Algae Overgrowth

Symptoms

Excessive green, brown, or black algae coating leaves; reduced light penetration to plant surface

Treatment

Reduce lighting duration to 6-8 hours daily, increase water changes, add algae-eating shrimp or fish, manually remove algae with soft brush

Nutrient Deficiency

Symptoms

Yellowing or pale leaves, stunted growth, loss of silvery spots, leaf necrosis

Treatment

Dose liquid all-in-one fertilizer (e.g., Thrive, Flourish) 2-3 times weekly; consider adding macronutrient supplements if using soft water

Rhizome Rot

Symptoms

Blackening or mushy rhizome, leaf yellowing, plant detachment from hardscape

Treatment

Ensure rhizome is not buried in substrate; improve water circulation; remove affected portions with sterile tools; increase water changes

Melting

Symptoms

Rapid leaf dissolution, transparent or translucent foliage, plant collapse

Treatment

Acclimate slowly to new tank conditions over 2-3 weeks; maintain stable parameters (pH 6.0-7.5, temp 23-28°C); ensure adequate CO2 and nutrients

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Quick Facts

co2
not required
lighting
low-medium
placement
attached to hardscape
difficulty
easy
growthRate
slow

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