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Fish grass
(Cabomba caroliniana)

Cabomba caroliniana

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Names

Scientific name
Cabomba caroliniana

Common name
Fish grass
Green Cabomba
Carolina Fanwort
Washington grass

Origin

what are his countries of origin?

Origin: Central and North America

Ideal fertilization

how to fertilize this plant?

CO2: 20-40mg/l
Nitrates (NO3): 10-50mg/l
Phosphates (PO4): 0,1-3mg/l
Potassium (K): 5-30mg/l
Iron (Fe): 0,01-0,5mg/l

Group

which group is this plant?

Cabombaceae

Kind

what is the type of plant?

Stem

Parameters

What are the Water parameters for the maintenance of this plant?

T°: 5 to 30°C or 41 to 86°F
pH: 5 to 7.5
Hardness: 1 to 5°dGH

Difficulty

difficulty

Average

Lighting

what brightness is needed?

Strong

Size

what is the maximum size of the plant?

100 cm (40")

Plantation

in which area of the aquarium install this plant?

Background

Growth

how fast does this plant grow?

Fast

Presentation

Who is the Fish grass?

Presentation

Who is the Fish grass?

Plant very widespread in the United States. It adapts easily to the living conditions of a river. It is an invasive species, considered in some parts of the world as a weed (in Europe or Australia for example).

It can serve as a refuge for fry and provide a natural food reserve of interest to them (micro-organisms grow there).

It is very fond of FRESHWATER and low acidity.

Cabomba caroliniana in the basin

Cabomba caroliniana in the basin

Planting and maintenance

How to plant and maintain the Fish grass?

Planting and maintenance

How to plant and maintain the Fish grass?

Plant requiring a lot of light. To do this, count a lighting power of between 1 watt for 1 liter or 0.3 gallons of water and 1 watt for 3 liters or 0.8 gallons of water. Under suitable lighting, your Cabomba caroliniana will grow very quickly. It will grow so fast that you have to prune it almost every week.

Plan an aquarium of a good height, because it grows quickly and can become very large, sometimes exceeding 1 meter or 40 inches.

Be careful that the light reaches the entire plant. Otherwise, its leaves will start to fall, which will not be pretty. It will be important not to have too close plant that would shade the foot of the Cabomba.

Farming

How to farm the Fish grass?

Farming

How to farm the Fish grass?

Farming is done by cuttings. Cut and replant the cuttings in the substrate.

Good To know

Find all additional information!

Good To know

Find all additional information!

Since July 13, 2016 the Cabomba caroliniana is prohibited from sale or even exchange in Europe.

The plant is so invasive and dense that in streams it prevents light from reaching the plants at the bottom of the river. It is also a danger for the fish below.

It could also endanger children swimming near it. Indeed, they can get stuck in the stems and risk drowning.

Finally, this plant can even degrade drinking water supplies.

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