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Potamogeton wrightii

Potamogéton wríghtii

Family: Potamogetonaceae
Genus: Potamogeton

Difficulty

Easy

Light

Medium to High

Usage

Background
Midground

Ideal Conditions

Temperature

18-30°C(opt: 25°C)

CO2

5-40mg/L

pH

6-8

Nutrients

Description

Potamogeton wrightii is widely distributed in East and South-East Asia. It grows submerged, occasionally forming floating leaves. This species thrives in stagnant and flowing waters with hard alkaline conditions.

Potamogeton wrightii

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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