Aquarium plant

Aegagropila linnaei

Foreground, Midground

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Plant overview

Care: easy care, low light, recommended CO₂.

Recorded water ranges cover temperature 15–24 °C, pH 6–8.5, KH 2–18 °dKH, CO₂ 5–4 mg/L.

Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground, Midground
  • LightLow
  • CO2Recommended
  • Height3–1 cm

Water conditions

Temperature
15–24 °C
pH
6–8.5
Carbonate hardness
2–18 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
5–4 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Very slow
Width
3–1 cm
Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings
Color
green

Taxonomy

Major group
Algae
Family
Pithophoraceae
Genus
Aegagropila

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FAQ

Where should Aegagropila linnaei be planted?

Use it for foreground and midground planting.

What light does Aegagropila linnaei need?

Light requirement: low.

What temperature suits Aegagropila linnaei?

Temperature: 15–24 °C.

How tall does Aegagropila linnaei grow?

Height: 3–1 cm.