The Water Sprite plant, also known as Ceratopteris thalictroides, is a versatile plant that can be found in many home aquariums. Water Sprite is a floating fern that originates from Southeast Asia. It gets its name from its long, slender leaves that resemble those of a Sprite or fairy. This plant can range in color …
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Glossostigma Elatinoides is a popular carpeting plant among aquascape enthusiasts. Originating from New Zealand, this short plant is ideal for foreground use in aquariums. Its tiny oblong leafs cluster along thin stalks which bunch together to provide solid covering across the aquarium substrate. With the right preparation, it can cover your tank with a thick …
The Brazilian pennywort is easy to grow and keep in a tank. The plant can grow anywhere and does not develop an extensive root system. In fact, the Brazilian pennywort prefers to just float with its leaves growing immersed. It can even grow on sand and driftwood and does not require a nutrient-rich substrate. Therefore, you can just leave it at the surface of the water or anchor it to some part of the tank.
Common Name(s) Beremi, Sarai Chat Scientific Name Limnophila Heterophylla Origin Southeast Asia Ease of Growing Steady Placement Background Height 4-12″ pH 6.0-7.5 Temperature 15 – 20 °C (60 – 70°F) Growth Rate Fast Propagation Trim and plant stems Light Requirement Medium to High CO2 Requirement Recommended If you are looking for an easy stem plant …
Looking for a splash of red color in your tank? Ludwigia Peruensis is a great mid-ground aquarium plant which is capable of bright red coloration given proper care. This isn’t the easiest plant to grow for most hobbyists. But those with more experience and high tech tanks which include bright lights and CO2 injection will …
Common Name(s) Lawn Pennywort, Lawn Marsh Pennywort, Dwarf Pennywort Scientific Name Hydrocótyle sibthorpioídes Origin Asia Ease of Growing Easy to Medium Placement Foreground Height 5-10″ pH 5-7 Temperature 50 – 86 °F(10 – 30°C) Growth Rate Moderate to Fast Propagation Cut stem and replant Light Requirement Medium CO2 Requirement Required A small plant native to …
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Common Name(s) Pearl Moss Scientific Name Plagiomnium affine Origin Europe Ease of Growing Easy Placement Attached to rock or wood Height 1.2-2” pH 5-8 Temperature 50 – 86 °F(10 – 30°C) Growth Rate Very Slow Propagation Split off daughter plants Light Requirement Low to Medium CO2 Requirement Low Pearl moss, otherwise known as plagiomnium affine, …
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Often known as Dwarf hair grass, Eleocharis Acicularis is a popular and easy to grow carpeting plant often used by aquascape enthusiasts. Looking to achieve a thick mat of bright green growth across the bottom of your tank? Eleocharis Acicularis may be exactly what you’re looking for. While this plant is easy to grow, it …
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Common Name(s) Giant Ambulia Scientific Name Limnophila aquatica Origin Sri Lanka, India, Asia Ease of Growing Easy Placement Background Height 9-20 inches pH 6.2 – 7.1 Temperature 24 – 27 °C (75.2 – 80.6°F) Growth Rate Moderate to High Propagation Cuttings Light Requirement Moderate to High CO2 Requirement Recommended Low Known as the Giant Ambulia, …
The Ludwigia brevipe is easy to grow in an aquarium, as long as you are keeping an eye on the parameters of the aquarium. Things like lighting, water temperature, and pH levels can have a significant effect on the ludwigia brevipes’ health. It should be mentioned that before you buy anything, it is highly recommended that you plan out your aquarium before you get started. Doing this will save you time, money, and energy, as you will have a clearer understanding of how to properly introduce your ludwigia brevipe into your aquarium, but also how to care for it.
