{"product_id":"tropica-045a-tissue-culture-glossostigma-elatinoides","title":"Tropica 045A Tissue Culture - Glossostigma Elatinoides","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTropica 045A Tissue Culture - Glossostigma Elatinoides\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropica 045A Tissue Culture - Glossostigma Elatinoides\u003c\/strong\u003e is a live carpeting plant for the aquarium foreground, popular in Japanese-inspired layouts. It suits aquascapers who can give it high light and CO2 and want a low, dense carpet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the smallest aquarium plants, at 2-3 cm (0.8-1.2\") tall, so it works well at the very front of the tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuch in demand for Japanese-inspired aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be planted as small clumps that grow together into a carpet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdded CO2 and soft water promote growth significantly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant small clumps of approx. 1\/8 pot at intervals of a few centimetres. The closer spacing helps the plants grow together more quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive it high light. If the light is poor, the plant grows upwards instead of staying low.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake sure larger plants do not overshadow it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd CO2 and, where possible, keep the water soft to encourage stronger growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForeground carpeting in planted aquariums, particularly Japanese-inspired setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquarists running high light and CO2. This is described as a difficult plant that demands a lot of light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Carpeting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Australia in the plant info, though the plant is also described as coming from New Zealand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth rate: High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 3 - 5+ as listed in the plant info; described elsewhere as 2-3 cm (0.8-1.2\") tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight demand: High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCO2: High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Tropica 045A Tissue Culture - Glossostigma Elatinoides. Please note this is a live aquatic aquarium plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Glossostigma need CO2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIts CO2 demand is listed as high, and CO2 addition together with soft water promotes growth significantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much light does it need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLight demand is high. It is described as a difficult plant demanding a lot of light, and it grows upwards if the light is poor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I plant it to form a carpet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant small clumps of approx. 1\/8 pot, spaced a few centimetres apart. This helps the plants grow together more quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow tall does it get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is described as one of the smallest aquarium plants at 2-3 cm (0.8-1.2\") tall, which makes it a good foreground plant. The plant info lists a height of 3 - 5+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is my Glossostigma growing upwards instead of staying low?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUpward growth is a sign of poor light. Increase the light and make sure larger plants are not overshadowing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a beginner-friendly plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is described as a difficult plant because of its high light and CO2 requirements, so it suits setups that can meet those needs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AQUATIX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40228195434550,"sku":"5703249045171","price":230.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0151\/9016\/3510\/files\/Tropica045ATissueCulture-GlossostigmaElatinoides2.jpg?v=1760183884","url":"https:\/\/jungleaquatics.com\/products\/tropica-045a-tissue-culture-glossostigma-elatinoides","provider":"Jungle Aquatics Pet Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}