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Ammannia Pedicellata
Ammannia pedicellata
Plantae›Tracheophyta›Magnoliopsida›Myrtales›Lythraceae
📍 West Africa
Delicate golden-orange stem plant with narrow leaves. Distinctive warm colour. Needs good nutrition and CO2 to maintain colouration.
Tank Mates
Gentle foragers that won't damage delicate stems and help control algae
Small, peaceful shrimp that won't uproot or damage fine-leaved plants
Small, non-aggressive fish that complement planted tanks without disturbing substrate
Compatible stem plant with similar high-light, high-CO2 requirements
Foreground plant that pairs well in high-tech planted setups
Algae-eating fish that won't damage plants and stay small and peaceful
Common Diseases
Nutrient Deficiency
Yellowing leaves, stunted growth, loss of golden coloration, pale new growth
Increase fertilizer dosing, verify CO2 levels (30-40 ppm), ensure adequate lighting (8-10 hours daily), and check that macronutrients and micronutrients are balanced
Algae Overgrowth
Green or brown algae coating stems and leaves, reduced light penetration
Reduce lighting duration to 8 hours daily, increase water changes, add algae-eating shrimp or fish, and maintain consistent CO2 injection to favor plant growth over algae
Melting
Leaves becoming translucent, mushy stems, rapid tissue breakdown
Improve water quality with frequent partial water changes, ensure stable temperature (23-28°C), increase CO2 levels, and verify fertilizer dosing is adequate
Slow Growth
Minimal new leaf development, weak stems, plant appearing stalled
Increase lighting intensity and duration, boost CO2 injection, enhance fertilization schedule, and ensure water parameters are stable with adequate macro and micronutrients
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Quick Facts
- co2
- required
- lighting
- high
- placement
- midground/background
- difficulty
- hard
- growthRate
- moderate