{"product_id":"e-devils-eyes","title":"Bucephalandra Devil's Eye | Bucephalandra sp. 'Devil's Eye'","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBucephalandra 'Devil's Eye' is a compact rhizome epiphyte from Borneo – think of it as a jewel-like cousin of Anubias, with small, firm leaves that catch the light. It grows slowly and undemandingly, tied to wood or rock, and is a favourite for nano tanks and shrimp setups. Sold as a rhizome portion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBucephalandra species are endemic to Borneo, where they grow as rheophytes clinging to rocks in shaded, fast-flowing streams and riverbanks, partly submerged and often flooded seasonally. Recreate that with attachment to hardscape, gentle flow and low to moderate light. It grows well fully submerged and, like other buces, is an epiphyte – its rhizome must never be buried.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall, firm, lance-shaped leaves on a creeping rhizome, deep green and often with a subtle metallic sheen and fine pale speckling. It stays low, generally 5–10 cm tall, spreading slowly along wood or stone. The portion sold is a length of rhizome with several leaves that will slowly extend and branch, pushing roughly one new leaf every few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn epiphyte for the foreground to midground, superb glued or tied onto wood, stone or lava rock. Never plant the rhizome in the substrate – buried, it rots. Use it to detail hardscape crevices and shaded pockets where its slow, tidy growth shines. Its slow pace suits nano and shrimp tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAttach the rhizome to wood or rock with a dab of cyanoacrylate gel or cotton thread, leaving the rhizome exposed so only the roots grip. It propagates by rhizome division: cut a section bearing several leaves and its own roots, then attach it elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUndemanding but slow: low to moderate light (bright light without CO2 invites algae on the old leaves), CO2 not required though it gives a modest boost, and a weekly liquid fertiliser since it feeds from the water column. Keep water at 22–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.5. Because growth is very slow, gently wipe or manage algae rather than letting it smother the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBucephalandra sp. 'Devil's Eye'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBucephalandra Devil's Eye, Buce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBorneo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–10 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEpiphyte (foreground\/midground hardscape)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid fertiliser (water column)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–15 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRhizome division\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNano, shrimp and community aquariums from 20 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal with shrimp, snails and small peaceful fish – tetras, rasboras, gouramis, corydoras and dwarf cichlids. Attached to hardscape and tough-leaved, it withstands more boisterous tanks than most plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRhizome-nibbling and destructive fish such as large goldfish, silver dollars and big cichlids can strip or dislodge it. Avoid burying the rhizome, and keep it out of very bright, CO2-free tanks where algae will coat the slow-growing leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234106425635,"sku":"BA8563","price":19.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Devils_Eyes_Bucephalandra_sp._Devil_s_Eye.jpg?v=1781488167","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/e-devils-eyes","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}