The cosmopolitan Egeria densa is a great plant for beginners, and its rapid growth helps create balance in the aquarium from the start. The stems grow quickly to 40-100 cm and become 2-4 cm wide. The Egeria helps prevent algae by absorbing a large number of nutrients from the water.

The growth rate largely depends on the available amount of light and nutrients. Growth does not stop under adverse conditions, but the plant acquires a pale color and the holes thin out.

• Type: Rhizome
• Origin: International
• Growth rate: High
• Height: 20-30+ cm
• Light requirements: Low
• CO2 requirements: Low