Narrow-leaf Anacharis
Egeria najas
Narrow-leaf Anacharis
- Fast growing, easy stem plant
- Deep green tone
- More suitable for tropical aquariums than Egeria densa
When supplied as a potted plant and/or bunch, it is very important that it is not planted in direct company of invertebrates. The plant should be watered for at least a week - with regular water changes - before introducing it into your aquarium. The plant nurseries commonly use raw material from Asia for these variants. When planted into an existing ecosystem, it is possible that invertebrates could be harmed. There should be no issues with a new set-up - but regular water changes are advised as well.
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Description
Egeria najas is an undemanding anacharis species that is not yet that familiar in the aquarium hobby as Egeria densa. Like this species, it is native to the southern part of South America (Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Brazil), but its range stretches farther to the north, into the tropical zone of Brazil. This true submerged plant occurs in various flowing and standing waters. The plant has a more delicate appearance than Egeria densa; the leaves are narrower, with clearly visible teeth on the edges. The shoots are densely set with leaves and about 2-3 cm wide.
The Narrow-leaf Anacharis is an adaptable and fast-growing aquarium plant that should be well lit. Nutrient-rich water is very beneficial for its growth, CO2 supply is not always necessary. It can grow floating along the surface but can also be planted into the ground where it anchors itself with few long, unbranched roots. The optimum temperatures lie between 15 and 26 °C; also 30 °C are tolerated, at least temporarily. Egeria najas is more suitable for tropical aquariums than Egeria densa. As well as other stem plants it is easily multiplied by cuttings.
This Anacharis from the subtropics and tropics is versatile and especially recommendable for the initial planting of newly set-up tanks. It is also useful for breeding tanks because it produces a lot of oxygen, takes up excess nutrients from the water column and provides hiding places for the animals. Its deeply green, dense foliage is also decorative in variously planted, rather tall aquariums.
| Common names | Narrow-leaf Anacharis |
| Complete botanical name | Egéria nájas Planch. |
| Family | Hydrocharitaceae |
| Genus | Egeria |
| Difficulty | very easy |
| Usage | Background, Midground |
| Growth | very fast |
| pH value | 5 - 9 |
| Temperature tolerance | 15 - 30°C |
| Carbonate hardness | 0 - 20°dKH |
| General hardness | 0 - 30°dGH |
| Propagation | Fragmentation, Cuttings |
| Can grow emersed? | no |
| Source | Flowgrow |
| Common names |
| Narrow-leaf Anacharis |
| Complete botanical name |
| Egéria nájas Planch. |
| Family |
| Hydrocharitaceae |
| Genus |
| Egeria |
| Difficulty |
| very easy |
| Usage |
| Background, Midground |
| Growth |
| very fast |
| pH value |
| 5 - 9 |
| Temperature tolerance |
| 15 - 30°C |
| Carbonate hardness |
| 0 - 20°dKH |
| General hardness |
| 0 - 30°dGH |
| Propagation |
| Fragmentation, Cuttings |
| Can grow emersed? |
| no |
| Source |
| Flowgrow |
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Its a must to have , fills up
beautifully.
I recommend to get yours in the fish tank youll love it.