Aquarium plant

Ceratophyllum demersum "Mexiko" ("redstemig")

Ceratophyllum demersum "Mexiko" ("redstemig") is a floating plant suited to midground and background planting.

Midground, BackgroundFloating plant

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Planting & care

  • PlacementMidground, Background
  • GrowthFloating plant
  • LightMedium
  • CO2Recommended
  • Height5–30 cm (2–11.8 in)

Quick specs

Difficulty
Very easy
Light
Medium
CO₂
Recommended
Temperature
18–30 °C
Placement
Midground, Background
Growth type
Floating plant
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
Approx. height
5–30 cm (2–11.8 in)

Water conditions

Temperature
18–30 °C
pH
6–8
Carbonate hardness
5–21 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
5–40 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Very fast
Propagation
Cuttings

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Ceratophyllaceae
Genus
Ceratophyllum

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