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Glosso

Glossostigma elatinoides · family Phrymaceae

Glosso (Glossostigma elatinoides) — aquarium plant
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Light
High
CO₂
Required
Temperature
22–28 °C
pH
6–7.5
Hardness
2–12 °dGH
Growth rate
Moderate
Height
up to 3 cm
Placement
Foreground
Root feeder
Yes

Pros and cons

  • The classic foreground for nature-style aquascapes
  • Forms a dense 1–2 cm carpet
  • Works for both Iwagumi setups and shrimp tanks
  • Requires CO₂, bright light, and nutrient substrate
  • Without all three, stretches upward instead of carpeting
  • Not for beginners

Description

The classic Iwagumi-style carpet foreground. Without CO₂ and bright light it won't form a carpet — it stretches upward in columns.

Care

Bright light (≥0.8 W/L), CO₂, nutrient substrate. Divide and plant in 1×1 cm tufts spaced 2 cm apart.

FAQ

Что делать если глоссостигма растёт вверх, а не ковром?
Не хватает света. Нужно усилить освещение или подать CO₂. На слабом свете растение тянется к источнику.
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Sources

  1. Wikipedia: Glossostigma elatinoides · Wikipedia · 2026-05-22