🌿 Valisneria Collection – Tall Grass-Like Plants for Natural Aquascapes

🌿 Corkscrew Val – Twisting Midground Accent for Natural Aquariums

Corkscrew Val (Valisneria tortifolia) is a beautiful mid-height variety of Valisneria, known for its spiral-twisted leaves that add natural texture and motion to your aquascape. Unlike the towering Jungle Val, Corkscrew Val stays shorter, making it ideal for midground or background planting in small to medium tanks.

Fast-growing and self-propagating by runners, it’s perfect for Father Fish tanks — no CO₂, no fertilizers, just soil and light.

💚 Why Choose Corkscrew Val?

✅ Unique Spiral Leaves – Adds movement and texture
✅ Mid-Sized Growth – Perfect for 10–30 gallon tanks
✅ No Bottled Fertilizers Needed – Grows strong in soil alone
✅ Great for Oxygenation – Helps balance your tank naturally
✅ Spreads by Runners – Builds dense, living plant beds over time
✅ Shrimp & Fry Safe – Offers soft cover and biofilm

🪴 Plant Care Tips:

Lighting: Low to moderate
CO₂: Not required
Substrate: Deep soil with sand cap
Placement: Midground or back corner
Growth Rate: Fast
Tank Size: 10 gallons and up

Plant in groups for a natural, flowing look — it’ll fill in quickly on its own.

🌿 Father Fish Tip:

“It’s the same tough Val DNA — just with a twist. Let it spread and enjoy the motion.”

🛒 Why Buy from Us?

• Grown in rich, chemical-free soil
• Shipped healthy, rooted, and ready to plant
• 100% naturally grown with no CO₂ or hydroponics
• Trusted by hobbyists and breeders who use the Father Fish Method

🌿 Jungle Val – Tall, Flowing Background Plant for Natural Aquariums

Jungle Val (Valisneria americana) is a classic, no-fuss background plant perfect for natural, low-tech aquariums. With long, ribbon-like leaves that can reach the surface and sway gently in the current, Jungle Val creates a lush, wild riverbed look while naturally filtering your water.

It's ideal for deep substrate tanks and grows rapidly without any fertilizers, CO₂, or chemicals — just soil, light, and patience.

💚 Why Choose Jungle Val?

✅ Tall & Flowing Growth – Reaches 2+ feet in height
✅ Perfect for Background Planting – Creates a dense, jungle-like wall
✅ Fast Spreader – Propagates by runners for natural carpeting
✅ Great for Oxygenation & Filtration – Naturally reduces excess nutrients
✅ No CO₂ or Ferts Needed – Grown 100% the Father Fish way
✅ Safe for Fry & Shrimp – Offers shelter, biofilm, and shade

🪴 Plant Care Tips:

Lighting: Low to moderate
CO₂: Not required
Substrate: Deep soil base with a sand cap
Placement: Background
Growth Rate: Fast
Tank Size: 20 gallons and up

Give it room — Jungle Val spreads quickly once rooted in rich soil.

🌿 Father Fish Tip:

“This is your jungle backdrop. Plant it deep, give it time, and it’ll reward you with a curtain of green.”

🛒 Why Buy from Us?

• Soil-grown using all-natural methods
• Shipped healthy and rooted, never wilted
• No chemicals, no CO₂, no hydroponics
• Trusted by thousands of low-tech and natural aquarists

🌿 Italian Val (Valisneria spiralis) – Classic Background Grass for Natural Aquariums

Italian Val, also known as Valisneria spiralis, is a hardy, ribbon-leafed plant perfect for creating tall, flowing backgrounds in natural tanks. Its long, upright leaves gently sway in the current, mimicking wild aquatic grass beds and giving fish a calm, secure environment.

This is one of the most beginner-friendly plants out there — thriving in low light, no CO₂ setups, and nutrient-rich soil beds like the Father Fish method.

💚 Why Choose Italian Val?

✅ Long Ribbon-Like Leaves – Adds vertical movement and contrast
✅ Ideal for Backgrounds – Tall enough to fill the back of most tanks
✅ Great for Fry & Fish Cover – Dense growth provides safe hiding areas
✅ Very Low Maintenance – Thrives in natural aquariums
✅ Fast Grower – Quickly fills in to create a lush backdrop

🪴 Plant Care Tips:

Lighting: Low to moderate
Placement: Background
CO₂: Not required
Growth Rate: Fast
Tank Size: 10 gallons and up

🌿 Father Fish Tip:

“Plant Italian Val deep into a sand cap with rich soil beneath, and it’ll do the rest. Perfect for low-tech, self-sustaining tanks.”

🌿 Contortion Val (Valisneria torta) – Twisted Ribbon Plant for Natural Aquascapes

Contortion Val, also known as Valisneria torta, brings a unique texture to any tank with its long, spiral-twisting leaves. This fast-growing plant creates dynamic movement and visual interest while serving as an excellent oxygenator and natural shelter.

Great for tanks with lots of vertical space, this variety thrives in deep, nutrient-rich substrates and spreads easily through runners — creating a natural, underwater meadow.

💚 Why Choose Contortion Val?

✅ Twisting Leaves – Adds natural texture and motion
✅ Great Oxygenator – Improves water quality
✅ Background Coverage – Grows tall and dense
✅ Hardy & Low Maintenance – No CO₂ or ferts needed
✅ Excellent for Soil-Based Tanks – Pulls nutrients from the substrate

🪴 Plant Care Tips:

Lighting: Low to high
Placement: Background
CO₂: Not required
Growth Rate: Fast
Tank Size: 15 gallons and up

🌿 Father Fish Tip:

“This is your go-to if you want that wild, jungle riverbed look — without having to trim it constantly.”