elodea in aquarium

[Theplatymaster]

Because its an aquatic plant, i recently got some elodea from a school that had finished with it as a lab. What do i need to know to grow it? and can i put in in my tank?

[Guppysnail]

Elodea is considered invasive in many states. It really only need light. It grows like crazy. I don’t even use fertilizer.

[Theplatymaster]

@guppysnail that is crazy maybe i shouldnt put it in my main tank.

[Guppysnail]

It’s very easy to trim. I love elodea. It is a beautiful lane it just requires trimming which I’m incredibly lazy-obvious by that picture 🤣

[modified lung]

On 12/13/2022 at 11:33 AM, Guppysnail said:

It’s very easy to trim. I love elodea. It is a beautiful lane it just requires trimming which I’m incredibly lazy-obvious by that picture 🤣

Relatable 

[Chick-In-Of-TheSea]

It’s easy to grow. The only time it did poorly for me is when I tried to plant it. It’s happy as can be floating around. Don’t be afraid to trim and remove some for upkeep. If you want more of it, you can cut stems in half and each half will grow its own roots.

On 12/13/2022 at 2:33 PM, Guppysnail said:

it just requires trimming which I’m incredibly lazy

Me too. 🙂

[Tanked]

Mine grows as a floating plant, putting out those long vertical roots .  It is supposed to be low light tolerant, but I find that it really likes more light.  My pond Elodea resembles the pictures above.  In my aquariums, it has a much denser, narrow form resembling a test tube cleaning brush.

[PineSong]

On 12/13/2022 at 12:40 PM, Guppysnail said:

Elodea is considered invasive in many states. It really only need light. It grows like crazy. I don’t even use fertilizer.

ORD but Guppysnail, that is inspiring!