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Tape Grass is a fast growing, grass-like plant. As it crowns it must not be buried. The light level should be high, the water chemistry is not critical.
The Hydrocharitaceae family of floating and submersed aquatic plants, commonly called the Tape Grasses, contains both marine and freshwater plants found on all continents in the tropical and temperate zones.
Vallisneria americana "gigantia" ("tape grass", "wild celery", or "jungle val."). Its leaves are about 4ft. long, and its tiny flower is on a thin stalk that is also 4ft. long! ...
(Note: Although the clown barb is not a strict vegetarian, it will decimate any soft plants. If live plants are desired, use hornwort, Java fern or tape grasses, such as Vallisneria.) Provide plenty of hiding places in the form of rocks, ...
 See also: Plants, Aquarium, Water, Fish, Species
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