Ambulia in Mesh Pot

Ambulia is native to waterways of Southeast Asia and is avery popular in the aquarium trade for its delicate lime green foliage. It adds texture to the aquarium, provides a food source for plant eating species, and protection for fish fry.

Features

• Delicate lime green needle like foliage
• Versatile marginal aquatic plant
• Creates safe habitat for fish fry
• Source of food for plant eating species
• Rapid growth rate

Scientific Name

Limnophila sessiliflora

Difficulty

Easy to keep. Best to keep with species of fish that do not consume plant material.

Water Conditions

• Temperature: 22 – 28C
• pH: 5.5 8.0
• Water Hardness: 70 300ppm

Placement

Midground placement in the aquarium.

Growth Rate

Rapid growth rate and enjoys nutrient rich substrate, although not essential. Ambulia will utilise nutrients in the water column in the form of liquid fertilisation.

Lighting

Ambulia requires high lighting requirements for healthy bushy growth. Lower leaves will drop if lighting is low.