Glossostigma elatinoides from New Zealand is much in demand in Japanese-inspired aquariums. It is one of the smallest aquarium plants (2-3 cm tall), and thus a good foreground plant. A difficult plant demanding a lot of light. Grows upwards if light is poor. Make sure larger plants do not overshadow it. When planting in the aquarium small clumps (approx. 1/8 pot) should be placed at intervals of a few centimetres to help the plants grow together more quickly. CO2 addition and soft water promote growth significantly.
Plant info
| Type: | Carpeting | |
|---|---|---|
| Origin: | Australia | |
| Country or continent where a plant is the most common. Cultivars arise or are bred in cultivation. | ||
| Growth rate: | High | |
| Growth rate of the plant compared to other aquatic plants. | ||
| Height: | 3 - 5+ | |
| Average height (cm) of the plant after two months in the tank. | ||
| Light demand: | High | |
| The average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0,5 W/L. | ||
| CO2 : | High | |
| A medium need in CO2 is 6-14 mg/L. A high demand in CO2 is approx. 15-25 mg/L. | ||