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Narrow Leaf Marsilea
Marsilea angustifolia
Plantae›Tracheophyta›Polypodiopsida›Salviniales›Marsileaceae
📍 Australia
Low-growing fern that forms a carpet of narrow, single or double-lobed leaves. Very easy and adaptable foreground plant.
Tank Mates
Small, peaceful algae-eaters that won't uproot or damage delicate plant structure
Gentle invertebrates that graze algae without harming plants; ideal for planted foreground
Complementary foreground plant with similar low-light tolerance and slow growth rate
Small, peaceful fish that won't disturb substrate or uproot delicate runners
Larger shrimp that helps control algae while respecting plant integrity
Compatible foreground companion plant with similar care requirements and low-light needs
Common Diseases
Nutrient Deficiency
Yellowing leaves, stunted growth, pale coloration, leaf melting or deterioration
Increase fertilizer dosing (macro and micronutrient formulas), ensure adequate lighting, and consider adding root tabs if substrate is inert
Algae Overgrowth on Leaves
Green or brown algae coating plant surfaces, reduced photosynthesis, leaf decay
Increase water changes, reduce lighting duration, add algae-eating fish or shrimp (Otocinclus, Amano Shrimp), and manually remove affected leaves
Melting
Leaves becoming translucent, mushy texture, rapid deterioration of plant tissue
Improve water quality with frequent partial water changes, ensure stable temperature (23-28°C), increase CO2 if available, and remove dead tissue to prevent decay
Root Rot
Black or mushy roots, foul odor from substrate, plant detachment from substrate, overall decline
Improve substrate aeration, reduce organic waste buildup, perform water changes, and ensure adequate water circulation with gentle filtration
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Quick Facts
- co2
- optional
- lighting
- low-medium
- placement
- foreground/carpet
- difficulty
- easy
- growthRate
- slow