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Cyperus Helferi
Cyperus helferi
Family: Cyperaceae
Cyperus helferi is the only fully aquatic sedge used in aquascaping. Its long, gracefully arching bright green leaves create a unique grass-like texture that moves beautifully in current. It requires CO2 and fertilisation to grow well submerged.
Keeping this species
- co2
- Recommended
- diet
- Water column and substrate feeding
- light
- Medium to high
- tank size
- 30 gallons minimum
- growth rate
- Medium
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Water it likes
- ph
- 6.0–7.5
- ammonia
- 0 ppm
- nitrate
- <30 ppm
- hardness
- 2–15 dGH
- temperature
- 72–82°F (22–28°C)
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