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Littorella Uniflora
Littorella uniflora
Also known as Shore Weed, Shoreweed
Plantae›Tracheophyta›Magnoliopsida›Lamiales›Plantaginaceae
📍 Europe
European native with rosettes of narrow, bright green leaves. Spreads by runners to form carpets. Does well in cooler water.
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Compatible Livestock
Small, peaceful algae grazers that won't uproot or damage delicate plant runners
Gentle invertebrates that graze algae without harming plant tissue; thrive in cooler water like Littorella
Compatible foreground plant with similar growth requirements and aesthetic appeal
Small, peaceful fish that won't disturb substrate or uproot runners; prefer cooler temperatures
Excellent algae control without damaging plants; compatible with medium-high lighting and cooler conditions
Complementary plant with different growth form; both thrive in medium-high light with CO2
Common Diseases
Nutrient Deficiency (Iron/Macronutrients)
Yellowing or pale leaves, stunted growth, loss of vibrant green coloration
Increase fertilizer dosing (all-in-one or macronutrient supplements); ensure CO2 is adequate; test water parameters and adjust accordingly
Algae Overgrowth (Black Beard/Thread Algae)
Dark filamentous or brush-like algae coating plant leaves and runners
Reduce lighting duration to 8-10 hours daily; increase water changes; introduce algae-eating shrimp or fish; manually remove affected portions; ensure adequate CO2 and nutrient balance
Melting/Tissue Decay
Leaves becoming translucent, mushy, or dissolving; browning at leaf edges
Improve water quality with frequent partial water changes; ensure adequate CO2 and lighting; remove severely affected leaves; check for ammonia or nitrite spikes
Slow/Stunted Growth
Minimal new leaf production, small rosettes, lack of runner development
Increase CO2 injection to 20-30 ppm; boost fertilizer dosing; ensure medium-high lighting (8-10 hours daily); verify substrate contains nutrients; maintain cooler water temperature (23-25°C)
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Quick Facts
- co2
- recommended
- lighting
- medium-high
- placement
- foreground
- difficulty
- medium
- growthRate
- slow
Water it likes
- ph
- 5.5–7.0
- hardness
- 1–8 dGH
- temperature
- 41–59°F (5–15°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Not legal advice, and possibly incomplete or out of date.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.