Ceratopteris thalictroidesis an aquatic fern. It is fast growing at high light levels and thus suitable for removing excessive in organicnutrients from the water in the aquarium. CO2enrichment enhances growth significantly. Ceratopteris thalictroides is very plastic according to size and grows quite big in large aquaria whereas the size is more moderate in smaller ones. It is extremely easy to reproduce because it is able to set adventitious plantsat the rim of the leaves. Just leave a leaf floating onthe water surface and new plants will develop in duecourse. For some reason this plant either grows like weedor it slowly dies off.
- Water Sprite ( Ceratopteris thalictroides ) is a plant is a fast grower that quickly removes excess nutrients out of your water making a more hospitable tank enviroment for your fish.
- This plant can either be planted or left floating in your aquarium
- It will put out long streaming roots for your fish if left floating.
- Many betta breeders use this plant for breeding fry.
- It can grow under low, med or high lighting.