๐ฟWater sprite
Ceratopteris thalictroides
easy
Quick stats
โญDifficulty
easy
๐กLight
Low to medium
โ๏ธPAR
20 to 80 PAR
๐จCO2
Optional
๐ฑGrowth rate
Very fast
๐Placement
Can be planted or left floating. Floating provides excellent shade and fry protection in breeding tanks.
๐Care notes
Extremely fast growing plant that absorbs excess nutrients and prevents algae through nutrient competition. Floating water sprite is highly valued by breeders for fry protection and security.
๐งชFertilisation
Liquid ferts weekly
โฐSchedule
5ml Flourish weekly. Also benefits from liquid nitrogen if growth slows noticeably.
โ๏ธPropagation
Plantlets grow directly from the leaves constantly. Remove and plant when they are large enough to handle.
