Cladophora aegagropila is not really a plant, but a ball of algae from 3-10 cm wide. It is a decorative exception from the rule about avoiding algae at all costs.

It is normally found in shallow lakes, where the movement of the waves forms it into a sphere. In an aquarium it must be turned regularly to keep it in shape. Cladophora aegagrophila can be divided into smaller pieces, which become spherical with time, or which form a carpet, if attached to roots and stones. Protected in parts of Japan.

Product code: 000CST

Plant info

• Type: Moss
• Origin: Cosmopolitan:
• Growth rate: Slow.
• Height: 3 - 10+ cm (typical height after two months).
• Light demand: Low.
• CO2 : Low

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