Glossostigma elatinoides
Glossostigma elatinoides — Classic high-tech carpet plant. Tiny round leaves form a dense, vivid green mat. Strong light required or it grows upward rather than carpeting. A staple of Amano-style Iwagumi layouts.
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Care at a glance
| Scientific name | Glossostigma elatinoides |
|---|---|
| Placement | Carpet |
| Light | high |
| CO₂ | required |
| Difficulty | moderate |
| Growth | fast |
| Max height | 1" |
| Temperature | 68-78°F |
| pH | 5.5-7.0 |
| Tech | high |
Aquascape plans using Glossostigma elatinoides
- 20-Gallon High-Tech Iwagumi Aquascape (Intermediate)
- 20-Gallon High-Tech Nature Aquascape (Intermediate)
- 29-Gallon High-Tech Iwagumi Aquascape (Intermediate)
- 29-Gallon High-Tech Nature Aquascape (Intermediate)
- 40-Gallon High-Tech Iwagumi Aquascape (Intermediate)
- 40-Gallon High-Tech Nature Aquascape (Intermediate)
- 55-Gallon High-Tech Iwagumi Aquascape (Intermediate)
- 55-Gallon High-Tech Nature Aquascape (Intermediate)
- 75-Gallon High-Tech Iwagumi Aquascape (Intermediate)
- 75-Gallon High-Tech Nature Aquascape (Intermediate)