Information For The Aquarium Beginner   

 

 

 

 

 
 
Chinese Elodea - Egeria Najas

 Chinese Elodea plant in a freshwater aquarium

Courtesy of aquariumgardening.com

 

 

  • Middle to back position 
  • Soft to Hard water 
  • Temperature range 15-26C / 59-79F 
  • pH range 5.0-8.0 
  • Strong Lighting 
  • Easy care 

 

Chinese Elodea or Egeria Najas is a stemmed plant with an upright habit.  It's fronds add superb structure to an aquarium and at the same time are readily used by many varieties of fish when spawning.  It will grow quickly and will need to be pruned on a regular basis to keep it under control. Strong lighting is needed for this plant but it is very tolerant of water conditions.