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Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Key Features<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • Scientific Name<\/strong>:\u00a0Marsilea hirsuta<\/em><\/li>\n
  • Difficulty Level<\/strong>: Easy to Moderate<\/li>\n
  • Light Requirements<\/strong>: Low to Moderate<\/li>\n
  • Growth Rate<\/strong>: Slow to Moderate<\/li>\n
  • Placement<\/strong>: Foreground<\/li>\n
  • CO2 Requirement<\/strong>: Beneficial but not required<\/li>\n
  • Propagation<\/strong>: Runners (spreads horizontally via rhizomes)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    Care Instructions<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    • Lighting<\/strong>: Thrives in low to moderate light. Higher light encourages denser carpeting.<\/li>\n
    • Water Parameters<\/strong>: Prefers\u00a020-28\u00b0C (68-82\u00b0F)<\/strong>\u00a0and a pH of\u00a06.0-7.5<\/strong>. Adapts to soft or hard water.<\/li>\n
    • Substrate<\/strong>: Nutrient-rich substrate essential for healthy root development.<\/li>\n
    • Fertilisation<\/strong>: Regular root tabs or liquid fertilisers enhance growth and leaf density.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      Why Choose Marsilea hirsuta?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      1. Carpeting Effect<\/strong>: Forms a dense, clover-like carpet perfect for foregrounds.<\/li>\n
      2. Natural Aesthetic<\/strong>: Adds a wild, meadow-like texture to aquascapes.<\/li>\n
      3. Low-Tech Adaptability<\/strong>: Grows well without CO2, though supplementation speeds growth.<\/li>\n
      4. Shrimp and Fish Safe<\/strong>: Provides shelter for small aquatic life and grazing surfaces for shrimp.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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