Tropica 133 Tissue Culture - Eleocharis acicularis

Tropica 133 Tissue Culture - Eleocharis acicularis

Tropica 133 Tissue Culture - Eleocharis acicularis is a live carpeting aquarium plant for aquarists who want a low, lawn-like foreground. It grows to a carpet height of 6-15 cm (2.4-6") and is well suited to beginners and experienced planted-tank keepers alike.

Key Benefits

• Forms a natural-looking carpet once established, with roots that colonise the surrounding area after planting.
• Very common and adaptable, thriving in almost all aquarium conditions.
• Low light demand and low CO2 demand, so it does not need a high-tech setup.
• Medium growth rate, which makes the carpet easy to manage.
• Can be cut back to your preferred height if it grows too tall.

How to Use

• Plant it in an open space without shading from other plants. This is still the preferred position, even though the species copes with a wide range of conditions.
• After planting, the roots will start colonising the surroundings and the carpet builds up to a height of 6-15 cm (2.4-6").
• If the carpet becomes too tall, carefully cut it back to the height you prefer.

Suitable For

• Aquascapers and hobbyists who want a green carpet across the foreground of a planted aquarium.
• Tanks with low light and low CO2, as well as setups that offer more of both.

Compatibility

Eleocharis acicularis thrives in almost all aquarium conditions. Keep it clear of shade from taller plants so the carpet can spread.

Specifications

• Type: Stolon
• Origin: Cosmopolitan
• Growth rate: Medium
• Height: 10 - 15+
• Carpet height: 6-15 cm (2.4-6")
• Light demand: Low
• CO2 demand: Low

What's Included

• 1 x Tropica 133 Tissue Culture - Eleocharis acicularis (live aquatic aquarium plant)

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall does Eleocharis acicularis grow?
The carpet reaches a height of 6-15 cm (2.4-6"). If it gets too tall, you can carefully cut it back to the height you prefer.

Does it need CO2 or strong lighting?
No. Both its light demand and its CO2 demand are listed as low. It is common and thrives in almost all aquarium conditions.

How does it form a carpet?
It is a stolon-type plant. After planting, the roots start colonising the surroundings, and the carpet fills out from there.

Where should I plant it in my aquarium?
Choose an open space without shading from other plants. Although it grows in nearly all conditions, open space is still preferable.

How fast does it grow?
Its growth rate is medium, so the carpet fills in at a steady pace and can be trimmed back when needed.

Is this a real plant?
Yes, this is a live aquatic aquarium plant.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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