{"product_id":"tonina-fluviatilis","title":"Tonina Fluviatilis","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Tonina fluviatilis\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTonina fluviatilis\u003c\/em\u003e is a beautiful and delicate freshwater aquarium stem plant prized for its \u003cstrong\u003efine, narrow green leaves arranged around slender upright stems\u003c\/strong\u003e. It creates an elegant, architectural appearance and is particularly popular in detailed aquascapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTonina is considered a \u003cstrong\u003edemanding aquarium plant\u003c\/strong\u003e and performs best in soft, acidic water with strong lighting, consistent CO₂ and nutrient-rich substrate. Under ideal conditions, it can produce dense vertical growth and develop into attractive groups of fine-textured stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an excellent choice for the \u003cstrong\u003emidground or background\u003c\/strong\u003e of high-tech planted aquariums, where its delicate foliage provides contrast against broader-leaved plants and hardscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTonina fluviatilis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonina fluviatilis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eriocaulaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater Aquarium Plant \/ Stem Plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e South America\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midground to Background\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e High\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strongly Recommended\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4.5–6.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 20–28°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Soft to Soft\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stem Cuttings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, Fine-Leaved Stem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Tonina fluviatilis easy to grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is considered an \u003cstrong\u003eadvanced aquarium plant\u003c\/strong\u003e and is best suited to established high-tech planted aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Tonina fluviatilis need CO₂?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, CO₂ is \u003cstrong\u003estrongly recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e. Consistent CO₂ availability is important for healthy growth and establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat water does Tonina fluviatilis prefer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTonina generally performs best in \u003cstrong\u003every soft, acidic water\u003c\/strong\u003e with low mineral content. Stable water parameters are particularly important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere should Tonina fluviatilis be planted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works well in the \u003cstrong\u003emidground or background\u003c\/strong\u003e, where its fine stems can create an elegant vertical accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate Tonina fluviatilis?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePropagation is straightforward once established. \u003cstrong\u003eCut healthy stems and replant the tops\u003c\/strong\u003e into the substrate. New growth can develop from the remaining stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping it in hard or alkaline water\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTonina is much better suited to soft, acidic aquarium conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkipping CO₂\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWithout sufficient CO₂, growth can become weak and the plant may struggle to establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing insufficient lighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStrong lighting helps maintain compact, healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting the stems too deeply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAvoid burying too much of the stem or foliage in the substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaking sudden changes to water chemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTonina can be sensitive to rapid changes, particularly when newly introduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeglecting root nutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA quality nutrient-rich substrate helps support long-term growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48955674394763,"sku":null,"price":17.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/pZ_9Kzc71T9QDRDsNNnLoFMN5q9ll2y4bz8cYhFg49yE4kJqKkXYk8oqVjP1zrTvgxK9BsRNd1SMjDzbxGrE69hWDiCZjwcJ8NIEDuAu9mqyuZm6fPKmcwFR7xZVxgXNulcqTQCrnftnSw7teCTZ4zRDmHtreH07AQY4Ot09DmPbDTh0amz48VI.jpg?v=1787300306","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/tonina-fluviatilis","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}