[SG READY STOCKS LIVE AQUATIC PLANT] Mayaca Fluviatilis in Lead Bunch by Aquatic Farmer

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Live Aquatic Plants Mayaca Fluviatilis in Lead Bunch 5-7stems by Aquatic Farmer

Mayaca Fluviatilis is a bushy stem plant that kinda resembles a cross between Rotala Wallichi and Cabomba. The leaves are thin and fragile and can create a spectacular bush of green when grown in large clusters.

Mayaca Fluviatilis is a great choice for beginners as it is hardy and does not require injection of CO2. Nutrient-rich environment and clean water works best for the plant. Mayaca requires moderate light or the lower parts of the stems can start to turn yellow and die off.

Mayaca Fluviatilis can be grown submersed or emersed. Propagation is simple and straight forward. Like any other stem plant, simply cut and replace the trimmings.

If you are new to the planted tank hobby, you might be wondering what to do & how to treat your newly purchased aquatic plants! In general, aquatic plants are sold in portions and come in two common forms for aquatic stems - namely in lead bunch or in pots.

For Aquatic stems in lead bunch:

You can easily unbundle the weight (lead piece) and remove the cotton piece holding your plants together. Depending on the maturity of the plant, the roots can sometimes become entangled and might grow into the cotton making it harder to separate. As with potted aquatic plants, gently remove the plant the best you can without damaging the root structure.

After removing the plant from the cotton, you should be able to separate the plant further into "plant-able" portions! Clean them up a little and you are ready to go. Stem plants should be planted in a nutrient-rich substrate (eg Prodibio Aqua Terra Basis or Prodibio AquaGrowth Soil or Prodibio AquaShrimp Powder- Enriched soil for healthy plants), while epiphytes such as buce, anubias, or java fern should be attached to hardscape.

It is recommended to perform the act of quarantining your plants if possible. You may choose to perform a bleach dip. Algae and snails are part of the natural environment, therefore making it extremely difficult to guarantee the absence completely. The only way to guarantee that your plants are 100% shrimp safe, 100% free of any algae or snails is to use Tissue Culture aquatic plants as these are carefully grown in a lab. You can choose from our wide range of Tissue Culture Aquatic plants selection by Aquatic Farmer.