Potamogeton gayii
| Common Names: | Potamogeton gayii |
| Distribution: | South America |
| Description: | Very thin, dark green or brown leaves spaced compactly in good light. |
| Potential Height: | 40cm (15.7") |
| Growth Rate: | Medium |
| Care: | This delicate plant is easily taken over by algae. Otherwise, it is very adaptable. |
| Difficulty: | Moderate |
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| Lighting: | Needs bright light to grow well. Will not do well shaded. Three watts per gallon or more of fluorescent lighting is recommended. |
| Propagation: | Cuttings can be taken above the leaf node. Both the original plant and the cutting will continue to grow. Also forms runners. |
| Comments: | Great plant to mix up color and leaf shape in a high light aquarium. Can be used as a taller foreground plant if light is bright enough. |
| Image Credit: | mattyboombatty |
| Submitted By: | mattyboombatty |
| Contributors: | mattyboombatty, Natalie |
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