Marsilea Hirsuta
$10.00 - 5-8 leaves
Buy Marsilea hirsuta for your aquarium. This clover-like carpeting plant is perfect for creating lush foregrounds in nano tanks or intricate aquascapes. Shop now!
| Quantity | Price | Discount |
|---|---|---|
| 1-4 | $10.00 | 0% |
| 5-9 | $9.50 | 5% |
| 10+ | $9.00 | 10% |
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Overview
Marsilea hirsuta is a unique and versatile carpeting plant resembling a miniature four-leaf clover. Ideal for foreground placement, this fern-like plant creates a lush, grassy carpet in aquariums. Its low-growing habit and adaptability make it perfect for nano tanks or intricate aquascapes. Hardy and undemanding, it thrives in a variety of conditions, appealing to both beginners and advanced aquarists.
Key Features
- Scientific Name:Â Marsilea hirsuta
- Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
- Light Requirements: Low to Moderate
- Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate
- Placement: Foreground
- CO2 Requirement: Beneficial but not required
- Propagation: Runners (spreads horizontally via rhizomes)
Care Instructions
- Lighting: Thrives in low to moderate light. Higher light encourages denser carpeting.
- Water Parameters: Prefers 20-28°C (68-82°F) and a pH of 6.0-7.5. Adapts to soft or hard water.
- Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate essential for healthy root development.
- Fertilisation: Regular root tabs or liquid fertilisers enhance growth and leaf density.
Why Choose Marsilea hirsuta?
- Carpeting Effect: Forms a dense, clover-like carpet perfect for foregrounds.
- Natural Aesthetic: Adds a wild, meadow-like texture to aquascapes.
- Low-Tech Adaptability: Grows well without CO2, though supplementation speeds growth.
- Shrimp and Fish Safe: Provides shelter for small aquatic life and grazing surfaces for shrimp.
| Colour |
Green |
|---|---|
| Difficulty |
Easy |
| Lighting |
Low |
| Co2 |
Optional |
| State |
Submersed |
The shipping prices are determined by Australia Post, and we do not make any profit from postage fees. Any variation in price is solely due to packaging. Our aim is to offer you the most competitive rates for shipping your orders. At Green Aquarium, we strive to provide you with the best shipping options for your aquatic plants, fertilisers, shrimp, and fish. Please review the following information regarding our shipping and delivery services:
Shipping Options:
- Express Post: Recommended for purchasing plants, shrimp, and fish. Plants will be carefully packed in a small express post box, secured in a plastic bag with a small amount of water, and wrapped in bubble wrap for added protection.
- Styrofoam Box Express: Specifically for shipping live shrimp and fish. We use a sturdy Styrofoam box and send it via express post to ensure the safety and well-being of your aquatic pets during transit.
- Registered Post for Fertilisers: Suitable for shipping fertilisers. Your order will be sent via registered post, providing a secure and reliable delivery option.
- Express Post for Fertilisers: If you prefer faster delivery for your fertilisers, we offer express post services.
Please Note: The prices for shipping are set by Australia Post, and we do not make any profit from postage fees. Any difference in price would be due to packaging. We strive to provide you with the best available rates for shipping your orders.
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