Cladophora aegagrophila is not really a plant, but a ball of algae from 3-10 cm wide. It is a decorative exception from the rule about avoiding algae at all costs. It is normally found in shallow lakes, where the movement of the waves forms it into a sphere. In an aquarium it must be turned regularly to keep it in shape. Cladophora aegagrophila can be divided into smaller pieces, which become spherical with time, or which form a carpet, if attached to roots and stones. Protected in parts of Japan.

SIZE: 4-6cm

ORIGIN: Cosmopolitan
MAX HEIGHT: N/A Spherical
GROWTH RATE: Very Slow
AREA: Foreground/Midground
LIGHT: Low to bright
TEMP: 18-28C
CO2: CO2 and NON CO2 tanks
PH: 5-9
DIFFICULTY: Easy
WATER HARDNESS: Very soft to very hard