SUPER MINI CATHERINAE BUCEPHALANDRA CLUMP

BUCE SUPER MINI CATHERINAE CLUMP SIZE


Clump Portion Size : 3cm, 4cm, 5cm, 6cm, 7cm or 8cm diameter clump, depending on option selected

As a general estimation:

• 3cm mini diameter clump is around 50 cents coin diameter size and usually has dozens of mini leaves
• 4cm small diameter clump usually has roughly 60+ mini leaves 
• 5cm medium diameter clump usually has roughly 100 mini leaves (this is ideal size to create a very beautiful clump appearance on a more affordable budget) 
• 6cm medium-large diameter clump is almost palm size and usually has roughly 140+ mini leaves
• 7cm large diameter clump is around palm size and usually has roughly 200 mini leaves
• 8cm XL diameter clump is usually larger than palm size and usually has roughly 250 mini leaves (this is ideal for epic appearance) 

You can select your desired size before clicking Add to Cart

We will try our best to provide your desired clump size as a single clump but it depends on availability.
Sometimes, it may consist of a few separate clumps put together, especially for sizes 5cm and above.

We will use a ruler when packing to ensure that you will get the portion equivalent size that you selected. These are natural plants so the Buce clump will not be perfectly rounded as every clump is naturally slightly different. So for example, if you select around 5cm diameter clump, The Bucephalandra clump may be 6cm length and 4cm width clump (the surface area is equivalent to 5cm diameter clump).

Rest assured that we will pack it very carefully with multiple protections to ensure it arrives to you in safe and good condition (Aquarzon uses 5-6 layers of comprehensive protection - moist serviettes, plastic container, zip seal plastic, bubble wrap providing temperature insulation, hard shipping box for physical protection & water-resistant satchel or similar) 

Portion Type: Most are submersed for around a quarter to one year
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BUCEPHALANDRA SPECIES INFO:

Bucephalandra Super Mini Catherinae is a mini leaves Buce species with naturally extra small leaves.

It is less common and has even smaller than Bucephalandra Mini Catherinae which already has small leaves.

Aquarzon observes this species as having super small and very narrow-shaped leaves which are usually medium to darker tone.

In our comparison observations, this species is smaller than Bucephalandra Brownie Phantom Mini and Bucephalandra Lamandau Mini.

Based on Aquarzon's research, this species is among the world's smallest Buce species and it is also among the world's smallest aquarium plants. 

It is a uniquely tiny, beautiful Buce species that can be positioned in the foreground or midground and best attached to a rock or wood. 

Due to its such tiny leaves, it is the ideal species to be used to create depth and add details to an aquascape. 

Bucephalandra Super Mini Catherinae creates a spectacular effect as a clump. We recommend choosing a size of at least 5cm diameter clump for a great clump effect. It is cute and so beautiful. 

Bucephalandra is naturally a slow growing plant like Anubias so if starting off with a clump like 3cm diameter, it can take many months to reach a 5cm diameter clump size.


EXAMPLE OF AROUND 5CM DIAMETER CLUMP BELOW








EXAMPLE OF AROUND 5CM DIAMETER CLUMP (LEFT) VS AROUND 3.5CM DIAMETER CLUMP (RIGHT)  BELOW





EXAMPLE OF AROUND 3CM DIAMETER CLUMP BELOW






EXAMPLE OF AROUND 4CM DIAMETER CLUMP BELOW




EXAMPLE OF AROUND 5CM DIAMETER CLUMP BELOW

In the below photo, we are showing the comparison between Bucephalandra Super Mini Catherinae (top right) compared to Phantom Mini (bottom right) and Lamandau Mini (left)

USEFUL INFO:

Aquarzon will pack the clump very carefully to ensure it is safely delivered to you. We use 5-6 layers of protection which provides comprehensive protection (locks moisture, provides physical protection and temperature insulation). 

When it is transitioning to your aquarium which is a new environment for it, it is very normal for a Bucephalandra clump to have a bit of melting on some leaves, etc. This is normal and not a cause of concern.  The clump is currently submersed with CO2 with GH at around 5 and KH at around 3. When aquarium conditions are different (especially if it is going to be moved into a tank with different water parameters/lighting levels or a low tech tank without CO2 addition), the Bucephalandra needs to transition and adapt to its new condition. During the process, it can shed some leaves. To put into perspective, a high tech tank usually has CO2 at around 30ppm. But in a low tech tank, the natural CO2 availability (dissolving into the water from the air) is usually at just around 1-3ppm. This is a difference of 10-30 times. So this is one example of why it needs to adapt itself to its new environment of which during the adaptation/transitioning process (which usually takes a few weeks), it is normal for it to shed some leaves, etc.

As long as it gets sufficient lighting and nutrients in a cycled tank, its rhizomes which is the integral part of a Bucephalandra will remain strong and the Buce will grow new leaves steadily which are fully adapted to your aquarium conditions and water parameters.

While Bucephalandra is totally fine and suitable for low tech tanks, it is always best to ensure it gets sufficient light and nutrients. Nutrients can be supplied through liquid fertilisers. 

(Information written by Aquarzon based on actual growing experience, observations and research. Please do not copy any information or photos)