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Glossostigma elatinoides Grade b

Aquatic Plant Glossostigma elatinoides
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  • Japanese Takashi Amano has inspired many aquarium owners to keep Glossostigma elatinoides.
  • This plant prefers co2 and high lighting. If high lighting is used it will grow thousands of runners giving it a carpet like appearance.
  • Use it with ricca fluitans to hold the ricca down.
  • Bunch freshwater aquarium plant
    Needs high lighting like metal halide or power compacts and co2

 

Hydrocotyle

Hydrocotyle leucocephala
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A plant that grows fast and adapts easily, thriving in relatively hard water. Immediately after planting Hydrocotyle leucocephala will grow towards the light and the surface, where it will spread. It does not need to be rooted, but can be used as a floating plant which provides a hiding-place for young fish. Used as a herb in the tropics.

Author: Tropica

Java Moss ( Vesicularia dubyana) Usually grade B

Aquatic Plant Java Moss
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Java Moss is the popular name for Vesicularia dubyana. It is hardy and makes few demands on the water and light. Java moss attaches itself easily to all surfaces, making it suitable for decorating stones and tree roots or hiding aquarium equipment. Use fishing line to keep Java Moss in position until it attaches itself. If growth is too vigorous, prune with scissors. Java moss provides a wonderful hiding place for young fish. V. dubyana can also be used in terrariums if the air humidity is high.

Author: Tropica