Glossostigma elatinoides
Alternate Names:
Glosso
Glossostigma elatinoides is a great foreground option that can form tidy low growth and add texture, especially when given stable conditions and patience. CO₂ really helps it shine and grow steadily.
Care At-A-Glance
Difficulty: Moderate
Type: Carpeting stem plant
Size: 2.5cm height, 5 - 10cm width
Position and Usage: Foreground, carpet
CO2 Requirements: Recommended
Growth Rate: Fast to Very fast
Lighting: 3/5-5/5
Water Conditions: pH 5-7, 22-33°C, soft to moderately hard water (adaptable)
Propagation/Reproduction: Rapidly spreading runners Special requirements: For maintaining the perfect carpet, regular nitrate, phosphate, iron and micronutrient supplementation is recommended for this fast growing, nutrient hungry plant. CO2 supplementation recommended especially for tall tanks. Shallower tanks with frequent water changes may not require additional CO2
Detailed Information
Overview
Glossostigma elatinoides (Glosso) The quintissential and easiest carpeting plant in the hobby. Grows very dense and fast under the proper conditions. This plant is arguable singlehandedly responsible for the contemporary aquascaping aesthetic from Nature Aquariums to Iwagumi. Glossostigma is easier, faster growing and spreads more consistently than many other similar carpeting options such as HC Cuba, 'Monte Carlo' or UG.
If you want a thick, lush carpet plant that will fill your tank in mere weeks with sparkling, pearling green leaves. Glosso is absolutely the best way to go! It is easy to see why this plant caused a revolution in aquascaping.
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