Anacharis Narrow Leaf (Egeria najas)

Egeria najas is a good plant for beginners, and its rapid growth helps create a balance in the aquarium from the start. It can also help prevent algae because it absorbs a great number of nutrients from the water. The plant secretes antibiotic substances which can help prevent blue-green algae (a type of bacteria). The growth rate depends largely on the amount of light and nutrition available. Growth does not stop in unfavorable conditions, but the plant turns light in color and the tendrils grow thin.

Not for sale in California

• Common Name: Narrow Leaf Anacharis
• Family: Hydrocharitacea
• Native To: South America
• Lighting: Medium
• pH: 7
• Growth Demands: Easy
• Growth Form: Stem
• Growth Rate: Fast
• True Aquatic: Yes
• Placement In Tank: Background
• Available As: Bunch