{"product_id":"xl-bunch-12-stems-elodea-densa-oxygenating-pond-aquarium-live-plants","title":"XL Bunch 12 stems Elodea Densa Oxygenating Pond Aquarium Live Plants","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"256\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"157\"\u003eElodea Densa (also known as Egeria Densa)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Submerged Aquatic Plant\u003cbr data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"186\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"207\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"256\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"207\"\u003e1 Bunch Includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e12 Rootless, Weighted Stems (Length: 12–25 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"596\"\u003eElodea Densa is a popular, beginner-friendly aquatic plant that requires minimal upkeep. It grows quickly, especially when exposed to adequate light and a nutrient-rich water environment. However, if mineral levels are low, it will continue to grow—though its leaves may become pale or translucent, and the new growth will appear thinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"601\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"628\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"628\"\u003eNotable Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"991\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"727\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"727\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"657\"\u003eNatural Water Filter:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis plant helps maintain water clarity by reducing harmful bacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"873\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"873\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"751\"\u003eWater Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePrefers clean water but may struggle in very soft water or poorly lit, stagnant tanks—often turning yellow and dying off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"991\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"991\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"904\"\u003eTemperature Suitability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThrives in cooler temperatures (5 – 26°C), ideal for both aquariums and outdoor ponds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"996\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003ePlant Care Summary:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEasy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNative to the Americas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003eLighting Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eModerate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003eCO₂ Supplement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOptional, but encourages healthier growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1208\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRapid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003eHeight Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e12 to 60+ cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003eRecommended Placement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBackground, midground, or floating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1361\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1361\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003eOptimal Water Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e5 – 26°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003eIdeal pH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e6.0 – 7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003eLeaf Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVibrant green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1560\"\u003eElodea Densa is a versatile choice for aquascapes and garden ponds. To thrive, it mainly needs moderate lighting and clean water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1565\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1615\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1615\"\u003eNote for shrimp and snail keepers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1880\"\u003eThis plant is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1644\"\u003enot ideal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor shrimp tanks. All egeria\/elodia sold in UK is imported from Asia and treated against pests. They are all rinsed and totally safe for fish but may be harmful to shrimps and snails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1885\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1945\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1945\"\u003eIf You Decide to Use Elodea Densa in Shrimp Tanks:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"2469\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"2027\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"2027\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"1970\"\u003eThoroughly Rinse:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRinse under running water to wash off any traces of treatments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2223\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2223\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2050\"\u003eTest Cautiously:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIntroduce a single stem to the tank and watch shrimp closely. 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