Freshwater

Figure 17-4:
Giant
anubias is
tough and
grows tall.
a great species to use for cichlids and other plant aggressive fish. The rhizome
should be above gravel, because it shoots down roots to grab nutrients
from the substrate.
Level: Easy
Temperature: 59–79 degrees F
Light: Low
PH: 5.5–6.8
Placement: Background
Red ludwigia (Ludwigia mullertii)
This beautiful plant has green leaves, with a slight tinge of red, and red
stems. As it matures the red can spread to the leaf edges. Ludwigia grows
very rapidly, so you will soon have a large plant even if you started with a
smaller one.
This plant also grows side shoots, so you may have to prune it back if it gets
out of control. It has very tiny flowers that can be difficult to see.
Level: Easy
Temperature: 64–77 degrees F
Light: Very bright
PH: 4.0–7.0
Placement: Background
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