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Carolina Fanwort

Cabomba caroliniana · family Cabombaceae

Carolina Fanwort (Cabomba caroliniana) — aquarium plant
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Light
High
CO₂
Helpful
Temperature
18–26 °C
pH
6–7.5
Hardness
2–12 °dGH
Growth rate
Fast
Height
up to 80 cm
Placement
Background
Root feeder
No

Pros and cons

  • Very decorative feathered leaves
  • Propagates from cuttings
  • Provides fry shelter
  • Demanding about water parameters
  • Doesn't like murky water — leaves clog up
  • In hard water it stays small and loses color

Description

Airy fan-shaped leaves on a slender stem. Very decorative in a group, but fussier than limnophila.

Care

Bright light, soft water. Without CO₂ the lower leaves die off.

FAQ

Можно ли держать кабомбу с золотыми рыбками?
Нет — золотые сразу съедают мягкие листья. Кабомба для общих тропических аквариумов.
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Sources

  1. Wikipedia: Cabomba caroliniana · Wikipedia · 2026-05-22