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Ammannia crassicaulis

Ammánnia crassicáulis

Family: Lythraceae
Genus: Ammannia

Difficulty

Hard

Light

High

Usage

Red Accent
Background
Midground
Path

Ideal Conditions

Temperature

15-31°C(opt: 25°C)

CO2

20-40mg/L

pH

5-7

Nutrients

Description

Ammannia crassicaulis, a bog plant, grows up to 50 cm tall and is native to African and Madagascan tropical swamps, rice paddies, and rivulets. It is often mistaken for Ammannia gracilis due to their similar appearance, but A. crassicaulis tends to have less vibrant red hues in aquarium settings, displaying a yellowish green to pale red coloration.

Ammannia crassicaulis

Growth Rate

Fast

Nitrate (NO3): 10-50mg/L
Phosphate (PO4): 0.1-3mg/L
Potassium (K): 5-30mg/L
Iron (Fe): 0.01-0.5mg/L

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