African Cichlids Fish

South America Egeria najas also known as Anacharis narrow leaf is very similar to the very popular common Anacharis (E. densa) but has narrow leaves that sprout from a more delicate thin stalk. The leaves may curl downward slightly at the ends.  These plants can be planted in the substrate plant with anchor weight or can remain floating at the surface. Anacharis narrow leaf  plant is easy to grow; grows well in low or medium light and this plant is great for South America Convict cichlids, Chocolate cichlids where you must use only low lights' on a cheap timer convict cichlid require low light environment and the lights should never be left on more than 7 hours.

Just like Common Anacharis it makes an ideal aquatic plant for beginners as it is one of the easier plants to keep. It is a terrific oxygenating plant and will do wonders for the inhabitants of your aquarium by adding oxygen and by using up excess nitrates that could harm your inhabitants.

Hardiness:  Easy

Light Needs: Low to Medium

Plant Structure: Stem

Family: Hydrocharitaceae

Genus: Egeria

Region: South America

Growth rate: Very fast

You are buying 1 bunch, approx. 6 stems, Plant weight included with all bunched plants.

Anacharis Narrow Leaf (Egeria najas)

                       

Description: Narow Leaf Anacharis                  

Common Name: Narow Leaf Anacharis

Family Name: Hydrocharitacea

Native To: South America

Lighting: Low Light to Medium

pH: 7.0

Growth Demands: Easy

Growth Form: Stem

Growth Rate: Fast

True Aquatic: Yes

Placement in Tank: Background

Available As: Bunch

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.

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Lead Weights (not pure) Plant Anchors (quantity of 10) or add Professional Plant Anchors 

REVIEWS of  Anacharis narrow Leaf, Egeria Nanas,          

Generous bunch, very healthy    June 22, 2011

Reviewer: Arlen from Canada    

I received a very nice, fat bunch, which was very healthy and vigorous. A nice addition to the tank. Thanks!!

Clean, great shape        October 7, 2010

Reviewer: Liz from ID, USA      

I ordered and received 5 generous bunches; each about 8 inches long.  The nicest specimens I've seen.

           

Uhhhh-mazing!             March 13, 2010

Reviewer: Kenzie from Yakima, WA United States        

I ordered 3 of these for my 10 gallon "jungle" and love 'em! They seem to add a lot of texture to the aquarium and make it very exotic. I will defiantly be ordering from you guys again, Thanks!

           

Great Starter Plant!       February 21, 2009

Reviewer: Jan Burroughs from Le Claire, IA United States         

I am new to aqua gardening and recently ordered 4 of these plants. They arrived in great condition and within a week I could see new growth. - Awesome starter plant - thanks so much!

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