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Aponogeton Longiplumulosus
Aponogeton longiplumulosus
Plantae›Tracheophyta›Magnoliopsida›Alismatales›Aponogetonaceae
📍 Madagascar
Large Madagascar Aponogeton with wavy, ruffled leaves. Grows from a bulb and can reach impressive size. Hardy and easy — one of the best background plants.
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Compatible Livestock
Peaceful algae grazers that won't damage plant leaves and help maintain tank cleanliness
Small, non-aggressive fish that provide color without uprooting or damaging plants
Excellent algae control and won't harm plant tissue; adds visual interest
Bottom dwellers that aerate substrate without disturbing the bulb or leaves
Complementary background plant with similar care requirements and hardy nature
Excellent companion plant; both are hardy, low-maintenance, and create layered background coverage
Common Diseases
Nutrient Deficiency
Yellowing leaves, stunted growth, pale coloration, leaf holes or transparent patches
Increase fertilizer dosing (all-in-one or separate macro/micro fertilizers); test water parameters; ensure adequate lighting and CO2 if using pressurized system
Bulb Rot
Soft, mushy bulb; foul odor; leaves fail to emerge or quickly deteriorate
Remove affected bulb immediately; improve water circulation and reduce organic debris; ensure substrate isn't waterlogged; consider treating with antifungal if caught early
Algae Overgrowth
Green, brown, or black algae coating leaves; reduced light penetration; plant appears smothered
Reduce lighting duration to 8-10 hours daily; increase water changes; add algae-eating fish or shrimp; manually remove algae; check for excess nutrients
Leaf Melting
Leaves become translucent, mushy, and dissolve; typically occurs after major water changes or sudden environmental shifts
Maintain stable water parameters; acclimate plant slowly to new conditions; ensure adequate CO2 and nutrients; remove affected leaves; improve water circulation
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Quick Facts
- co2
- optional
- lighting
- medium
- placement
- background
- difficulty
- easy
- growthRate
- fast
Water it likes
- ph
- 6.5–7.5
- hardness
- 3–12 dGH
- temperature
- 68–79°F (20–26°C)
Legality
No state or federal restrictions on record for this species.
Not legal advice, and possibly incomplete or out of date. Rules vary by state and locality and change over time — always confirm the current regulations with your state wildlife or agriculture agency before buying, keeping, or shipping this species.