Elatine
Elatine hydropiper
Hard
High Light
CO2: Recommended
Growth Rate
Slow
Size
Small
Type
Carpet
Water Parameters & Requirements
Temperature
18.0-24.0°C
64-75°F
pH
5.8-6.8
Hardness (GH)
3.0-12.0 dGH
Light
High Light
CO2
Recommended
Care Requirements
Substrate
Optional
Fertilization
Required
Pruning
Not Needed
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About
Ultra‑fine carpet, delicate and dense appearance.
Care Notes
Very sensitive to algae and instability.
Propagation
Carpet division
Quick Summary
| Scientific Name | Elatine hydropiper |
|---|---|
| Family | Elatinaceae |
| Type | Carpet |
| Difficulty | Hard |
| Light | High Light |
| CO2 | Recommended |
| Growth | Slow |
| Size | Small |
| Hardness | 3.0-12.0 dGH |
| Substrate | Optional |
| Fertilization | Required |
| Pruning | Not Needed |
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