Myriophyllum aquaticum ("Normalform")

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Entity overview

Myriophyllum aquaticum ("Normalform") is mapped for discovery as very-fast-growth stem plant with midground/background placement.

The classification fields place it in genus Myriophyllum, family Haloragaceae, order Saxifragales, and major group Angiosperms.

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Growth and use data

Propagation information includes cuttings.

Care data interpretation

Care filters for this profile include easy difficulty, medium light demand, and recommended CO2.

The care profile includes possible emersed growth.

Use with this data: Calculate suitable lighting.

Water parameter context

For tank comparison, range values include temperature 15–25 °C, pH 5–7.5, KH 2–14 °dKH, and CO2 15–40 mg/L.

Useful next step: Estimate CO2 balance.

Nutrient range context

The profile gives nutrient targets for nitrate 10–50 mg/L, phosphate 0.1–3 mg/L, potassium 5–30 mg/L, and iron 0.01–0.5 mg/L.

Planning tool: Calculate nutrient dosing.

Care ranges are field-based and should be checked against the conditions in your own aquarium.

Quick specs

Difficulty
Easy
Light
Medium
CO₂
Recommended
Temperature
15–25 °C
Placement
midground and background
Growth type
stem
Aquarium suitability
Yes

Water parameters

pH
5–7.5
Carbonate hardness
2–14 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
15–40 mg/L

Nutrient ranges

Nitrate (NO₃)
10–50 mg/L
Phosphate (PO₄)
0.1–3 mg/L
Potassium (K)
5–30 mg/L
Iron (Fe)
0.01–0.5 mg/L

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Haloragaceae
Genus
Myriophyllum

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