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Ideal for coldwater tanks and ponds
You will receive one mixed bunch of java fern, elodea densa and egeria najas. Roughly 5-6 stems.
1 lead weight included!
Elodea Densa (now called Egeria densa) is an ideal plant for your pond. It will help with reducing nitrate in your tank and will improve water conditions for your fish.
These plants are stem plants which do not have roots. Stem plants are on average around 8 inches in length. This is the most common form of aquatic plant, and once planted in the aquarium will soon grow roots and new leaves assuming correct care and attention is provided.
The plants shown in the photo are in an established tank with enhanced lighting to show what can be achieved. You can achieve similar colour and growth from the plants you receive, assuming correct care and attention is provided.
Egeria najas is a good plant for beginners, and its rapid growth helps create a balance in the aquarium from the start. It can also help prevent algae because it absorbs a great number of nutrients from the water. The plant secretes antibiotic substances which can help prevent blue-green algae (a type of bacteria). A excellent oxygenator.
Java Fern is a beautiful addition to the freshwater, planted aquarium. Growing around 8 inches tall, with creeping, green rhizomes, Java Ferns are well suited for not only planted aquariums, but also those that contain cichlids and other large South American fish.
Java Ferns will do well if planted in moderate light as well as in a shaded area. It is amphibious, meaning that it will grow either partially or fully submersed. Provide at least 2 watts per gallon of light supplied by full spectrum (5000-7000K) bulbs.
Java Ferns will thrive in an aquarium with an alkalinity of 3-8 dKH and a pH of 6.0 to 7.5. They will propagate by adventitious plants on leaves & roots, and rhizome division may also be seen. Java Fern looks great planted singly, or in groups if there is enough room in the aquarium.
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