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Symbol Definitions
1. Plant Symbol Definitions
PLANTS. PLANT SYMBOL DEFINITIONS. SN: scientific name This section includes the
2. Symbol Definitions
SYMBOL DEFINITIONS NAME: COMMON NAME This section contains the common names
3. Plant Symbol Definitions
PLANTS. PLANT SYMBOL DEFINITIONS. SCI: Ricca fluitans COM: Crystalwort SYN:
4. Freshwater Aquatic Plant Index
...var subulata Vallisneria americana Vallisneria asiatica var biwae Vallisneria gigantea
5. Eleocharis parvula Profile
P: Runners. REMARKS: Umbrella Grass (E. vivipara) is a similar species that reaches
6. Anubias
PLANTS. Anubias Anubias barteri var barteri Anubias barteri var nana Plant
7. Bolbitis heudelotii Profile
Once this species reaches 10" (25 cm) in length, it becomes hardy. DC: 6
8. Vallisneria
...found world wide: North, South, and Central America; Africa; Asia-Pacific.
9. Echinodorus
Echinodorus amazonicus Echinodorus bleheri Echinodorus bolivianus Echinodorus
10. Heteranthera zosterifolia Profile
Cuttings REMARKS: This hardy plants needs to be preuned regularly. DC: 4
11. Cabomba caroliniana Profile
...gravel P: Cuttings REMARKS: This species must be pruned regularly. DC: 4
12. Ceratophyllum submersum Profile
Tropical Hornwort helps screen the lighting, thus reducing algal growth. DC:
13. Vallisneria asiatica var. biwaensis Profile
REMARKS: Lower light levels result in fewer twists of the leaves. DC: 4
14. Vallisneria americana Profile
...m), but is not readily avaiable. This species rapidly propogates. DC: 3
15. Nymphaea lotus Profile
...planted in the gravel. There are different forms including deep red. DC:
16. Marsilea drummondii Profile
...fine gravel to clay. P: Runners REMARKS: Will form a thick carpet. DC: 4
17. Anubias barteri var. barteri Profile
...species. High light produces a greater number, of smaller leaves. DC: 3
18. Ammannia senegalensis Profile
...long period underwater. This species does best in a terrarium set-up. DC:
19. Anubias barteri var. nana Profile
This species can be attached to wood, where it will grow. A slow growing species.
20. Vallisneria gigantea Profile
REMARKS: Provide plenty of iron and frequently prune this species. DC: 5
21. Microsorium pteropus Profile
The Java Fern is poisinous, so most herbavorous will not eat it. There are several
22. Lemma minor Profile
Duckweed serves as a spawning material for nest-biulding spawners and as a refuge
23. Echinodorus tenellus Profile
Under the right conditions, this species will form a thick carpet with its numerous
24. Cryptocoryne
PLANTS. Cryptocoryne Cryptocoryne affinis Cryptocoryne balansae Cryptocoryne crispatula
25. Alternanthera reineckii Profile
...submerged. Very strong light is required for this species to posper. DC:
26. Myriophyllum mattogrossense Profile
...tank is necessary forthis plant to thrive. A fast-growing species. DC: 4
27. Acorus gramineus Profile
...species is a bod plant, it should be grown totally or partially emersed. DC:
28. Hygrophila polysperma Profile
...submerged or emersed. The leaves become more reddish closer to light. DC:
29. Hygrophila salicifolia Profile
...does fine submerged. The longest leaves are produced in soft water. DC:
30. Limnobium laevigatum Profile
...surface of the water and the light so that the leaves are not burned. DC:
31. Rotala rotundifolia Profile
REMARKS: Higher leaves (closer to light), develop a reddish color. DC: 4
32. Rotala macrandra Profile
...light, the deeper red color. This species is easily damaged in transit. DC:
33. Hygrophila difformis Profile
Cuttings, runners REMARKS: A lower temperature produces smaller leaves. DC:
34. Limnophila aquatica Profile
...entrapped in fine leaves. This species requires frequent pruning. DC: 6
35. Sagittaria graminea Profile
WATER: pH: 6.2-7.5, 4-15 dH, 70-79°F (21-26°C) SUBSTRATE: plain gravel P: runners
36. Nymphoides aquatica Profile
REMARKS: A short-lived plant which prefers shallow water and sunlight. DC:
37. Elodea canadensis Profile
REMARKS: This fast-growing coldwater species requires frequent pruning. DC:
38. Ludwigia arcuata Profile
The red color and thin leaves provide an excellent contrast against green plants.
39. Limnophila sessiliflora Profile
Cuttings, runners REMARKS: Use an iron fertilizer and keep the tank clean. DC:
40. Ludwigia glandulosa Profile
...is fast-growing under the right conditions. A bog plant by nature. DC: 6
41. Egeria densa Profile
...growing, temperate to tropical species that requires frequent pruning. DC:
42. Hygrophila stricta Profile
...species is avaiable in several varieties and requires frequent pruning. DC:
43. Glossostigma elatinoides Profile
...growing, carpet forming, species that should be planted laterally. DC: 4
44. Sagittaria subulata var. subulata Profile
...gravel P: runners REMARKS: There are at least three other variations. DC:
45. Lilaeopsis novea-zelandiae Profile
...preferred. Use iron fertilizer and lots of light (no floating plants). DC:
46. Ceratopteris thalictroides Profile
REMARKS: The structure of this species depends on how it is grown (emersed, submersed).
47. Vallisneria spiralis Profile
...runners REMARKS: This fast-growing species should be pruned regularly. DC:
48. Vesicularia dubyana Profile
This species is an excellent refuge for fry and a good spawning medium for killifish.
49. Aponogeton crispus Profile
C) for a month or two. Then return the speciment to the aquarium. DC: 4
50. Aponogeton madagascariensis Profile
...year in aquaria. Provide a moderate current and clean, clear water. DC:
51. Aponogeton boivinianus Profile
REMARKS: A long lived species that should be fed with macro- and micronutriunts
52. Echinodorus bleheri Profile
...preferably clay. P: adventitious shoots REMARKS: A hardy, common species. DC:
53. Barclaya longifolia Profile
There are at least two varieties, the red form requiring more light than the green
54. Bacopa caroliniana Profile
...well submerged, is fast-growing, and produces pretty blue flowers. DC: 4
55. Echinodorus amazonicus Profile
...fine gravel. P: Adventitious shoots. REMARKS: Needs frequent thining. DC:
56. Echinodorus parviflorus Profile
...suitable. P: adventitous plants REMARKS: A hardy, popular species. DC: 3
57. Echinodorus bolivianus Profile
...with, and sold as E. latifolius, E. quadricostatus, and E. xingu. DC: 2
58. Echinodorus cordifolius Profile
...underwater leaves develop. Prune the roots to slow and limit growth. DC:
59. Crinum thaianum Profile
REMARKS: White flowers usually develop when grown emersed. This species needs constant
60. Aponogeton
PLANTS. Aponogeton Aponogeton boivinianus Aponogeton crispus Aponogeton madagascariensis
61. Rotala
PLANTS. Rotala Rotala macrandra Rotala rotundifolia. Plant Symbol
62. Cryptocoryne crispatula Profile
...species may bloom when the tank is illuminated 10-11 hours a day. DC: 4
63. Hygrophila
PLANTS. Hygrophila Hygrophila difformis Hygrophila polysperma Hygrophila salicifolia
64. Cryptocoryne wendtii Profile
There are numerous variations in this species depending on the area of collection.
65. Cryptocoryne balansae Profile
...left in the gravel. After some time, a new plant will likely arise. DC:
66. Cryptocoryne willisii Profile
REMARKS: Slow to establish, but with time this species can form a carpet. DC:
67. Didiplis diandra Profile
REMARKS: Requires iron fertilization. Higher leaves develop red tips. DC:
68. Symbol Definitions
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69. Plant Symbol
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70. Biotope Aquaria
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71. Bog
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72. Hygrophila Stricta
Hygrophila Hygrophila difformis Hygrophila polysperma Hygrophila salicifolia Hygrophila
73. Anubias Barteri Var Nana
PLANTS. Anubias Anubias barteri var barteri Anubias barteri var nana Plant
74. Cryptocoryne Willisii
Cryptocoryne Cryptocoryne affinis Cryptocoryne balansae Cryptocoryne crispatula
75. Arapaima
3 m)–is rarely encountered today at a size greater than 8’ (2.45 m).
76. Arapaima Gigas
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77. Rotala Rotundifolia
Rotala PLANTS. Rotala Rotala macrandra Rotala rotundifolia. Plant Symbol
78. Polysperma
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79. Aquarium
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80. Aquariums
...and aquariums. ... [animals.mongabay.com/amphibians.html] Plant Symbol
81. Aquatic Plant
...growth. ... [fish.mongabay.com/plant_care.htm] Plant Symbol Definitions The
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