Needle Ludwigia
Ludwigia arcuata
Very fine needle-like leaves turning brilliant red under high light with CO2. Used extensively in competition scapes for its delicate, intense colour. Requires excellent conditions.
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More than a design — your whole aquarium, handled
Skapelab plans the scape and everything you need to build and run it.
A design for your tankA hand-illustrated layout, sized to your exact tank and skill level.
Stocking picked for youCompatible fish & invertebrates, chosen and quantified for the tank.
Exact shopping listEvery plant, stone and piece of gear — with how much of each to buy.
Step-by-step setupSubstrate, cycling, planting and stocking, in the right order.
Care & remindersA maintenance schedule with reminders when each task comes due.
Water-test logbookLog your parameters and track the tank on your own dashboard.
Care at a glance
BackgroundPlacement
highLight
requiredCO₂
moderateDifficulty
mediumGrowth
12"Max height
68-82°FTemperature
5.5-7.0pH
highTech
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