Anacharis

Anacharis is a fast-growing, beginner-friendly aquatic plant known for its long, feathery green stems and bushy appearance. It’s great for absorbing excess nutrients, reducing algae, and providing cover for fish and shrimp. Anacharis can be planted in substrate or left floating, and it thrives under moderate lighting with minimal care.

• Light Requirements: Low to moderate

• CO₂: Not required (benefits from it)

• Growth Rate: Fast

• Placement: Background or floating

• Tank Size: Suitable for tanks 5 gallons and up

• Temperature Range: 60–82°F

• pH Range: 6.5–8.0 — Grows well in Tallahassee tap water

• Hardness: 4–20 dGH

• Care Level: Easy

• Propagation: Trim and replant cuttings