Ceratopteris thalictroides	No. 005A

Family Pteridaceae   Continent Pan Tropic   Region   Country of origin   Height 15-30 cm   Width 10-20 cm   Light requirements high-very high   Temperature 20-28 °C   Hardness tolerance very soft-very hard   pH tolerance 5-9   Growth very fast   Demands easy

This plant normally grows fast, but the addition of CO2 may be necessary to promote growth. In small open aquariums it can grow out of the aquarium and form beautiful surface leaves. The finely branched leaves are very decorative and provide good contrast to other leaf shapes. In good light Ceratopteris thalictroides grows fast and helps prevent algae by consuming large amounts of nutrients. This makes it a good starter plant in small aquariums.

 

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