Azolla
Azolla filiculoides
Easy
Medium Light
CO2: Not Required
Growth Rate
Fast
Size
Small
Position
Foreground
Type
Floating
Water Parameters & Requirements
Temperature
15.0-28.0°C
59-82°F
pH
5.5-7.5
Hardness (GH)
3.0-12.0 dGH
Light
Medium Light
CO2
Not Required
Care Requirements
Substrate
Not Needed
Fertilization
Optional
Pruning
Required
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About
Floating micro-fern that fixes nitrogen via symbiosis with cyanobacteria. Forms a green‑reddish carpet.
Care Notes
Grows extremely fast and can cover the surface. Frequent removal required. Reddish colors under strong light.
Propagation
Fragmentation
Quick Summary
| Scientific Name | Azolla filiculoides |
|---|---|
| Family | Azollaceae |
| Type | Floating |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Light | Medium Light |
| CO2 | Not Required |
| Growth | Fast |
| Position | Foreground |
| Size | Small |
| Hardness | 3.0-12.0 dGH |
| Substrate | Not Needed |
| Fertilization | Optional |
| Pruning | Required |
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