Elodea canadensis (Elodea canadensis) | maintenance, reproduction

Hydrocharitaceae family. North America is the homeland.

Among the aquatic plants that are most common on Earth. It is common throughout the continent of Europe. It was dubbed the "water plague" because of how quickly and densely it could grow, fill reservoirs. An extremely humble plant. grows all year long, freely floating in the water column.

Aquariums with cold water and a moderate temperature are ideal for Elodea. grows well in temperatures between 16 and 24 °C, and it can withstand a long-term drop to 12 °C. It can’t stay in a tropical aquarium for very long. Elodea grows in both very soft and hard water, so it doesn’t care about the water’s hardness or active reaction. The qualities of the water must be considered when transferring a plant from one reservoir to another. The plant literally dissolves its branches and dies quickly when it is moved from very soft to hard water. Elodea has no pain when she moves to softer water.

Elodea works wonders as a filter in an aquarium with turbid water, absorbing turbidity particles onto itself to leave the water perfectly clear. Its extremely quick growth allows it to absorb a lot of the materials that build up in the aquarium water, which also aids in cleaning it.

Elodea can tolerate light shade, but its lighting should be sufficiently bright. For it, direct natural light is very helpful. Incandescent lamps and fluorescent lamps like LB are appropriate for artificial lighting. The lighting power is individually adjusted based on the aquarium’s location and the plants that encircle the Elodea.

Because of the low temperatures and inadequate lighting during the fall and winter, Elodea sinks to the ground to protect its growth buds. When things get better, it starts to grow quickly once more. Elodea decorates the aquarium year-round if the water temperature is kept at a suitable level and there is enough lighting available.

Stem cuttings are a very simple method of propagating elodea. The length of the cuttings should be at least 20 cm in order for the plant to adapt to a new location well and quickly.

Elodea that is overgrown must be carefully removed from the aquarium because its juice is toxic and can kill fish fry that are living in the thickets if it gets into the water. Furthermore, elodea juice inhibits the growth of numerous delicate plants.

Therefore, it is preferable to take the plant out of the aquarium before pruning it and to perform all manipulations in a different container (like a basin).

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Elodea canadensis, or Canadian waterweed, is a hardy and adaptable aquatic plant that looks great in almost any aquarium. This plant is well-known for its quick growth and capacity to provide oxygen and absorb excess nutrients from the water, thus improving the quality of the water. Its rich foliage and vivid green color not only make your tank look better, but it also provides fish and other aquatic life with much-needed cover and food. Elodea canadensis is a great option for creating a beautiful and healthy aquatic environment, regardless of experience level.

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