Glossostigma elatinoides
Common Names: | Glosso |
Distribution: | Australia, New Zealand |
Description: | Tiny, bright green, tear shaped leaves grow off runners that form a dense mat along the bottom of the tank in bright light. |
Potential Height: | 4cm (1.6") |
Growth Rate: | Fast |
Care: | Strong lighting and CO2 are generally considered necessary for this plant to thrive. A rich substrate will help keep this plant healthy. |
Difficulty: | Moderate |
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Lighting: | Strong lighting of three watts per gallon or more of fluorescent lighting is required. |
Propagation: | Spreads by runners, which can be cut similarly to stem plants at the nodes. |
Comments: | Staple foreground plant of the high tech tank. Due to the small and compact nature of this plant, many shapes and effects can be acheived using rocks and driftwood. |
Image Credit: | mattyboombatty |
Submitted By: | mattyboombatty |
Contributors: | mattyboombatty, Natalie |
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