Family Name: Lomariospidaceae
Plant Form: Fern Gametophyte
Sold as: Gulf Ball Portion, 10g
Placement: Foreground
Max Size: Leaf Height: 2.5 cm (1 inch), Leaf Width 0.5 cm (0.2 inch)
Planting: Tied to hardscape or left on the bottom of the tank
Flowers: No
Propagation: Cuttings
Growth Rate: Medium
Originates From: Asia
True Aquatic: Amphibious
PH: 5-7.5
Supplements: Balanced water column fertilizers
Recommended Tank Size: Any, great for small/invert tanks
Care Level: Easy
Good for Beginners: Yes
Süsswassertang (German spelling: Subwassertang; see B) is a type of aquarium plant formerly known as "round Pellia" or "round-leaf Pellia". It was long considered to be a liverwort, which it strongly resembles.
The name means "freshwater seaweed" in German.
Reproduction is by fragmentation. Pieces that break off develop into new plants.
Subwassertang is a Moss that thrives in the low light conditions that are typical in a shrimp tank. In my experience Subwassertang will attach to wood or rock and will sinks and form a nice bush as it grows.
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