{"id":4974819770470,"title":"Glossostigma","handle":"glossostigma","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background: white;\" lang=\"DE\"\u003eGlossostigma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlossostigma \u003c\/strong\u003e(\u003cem\u003eGlossostigma elatinoides\u003c\/em\u003e) is a very small, lawn-forming aquarium plant with crawling shoots and spatula-shaped leaves, which is wildly popular in Japanese-styled aquaria. The \u003cstrong\u003eGlossostigma \u003c\/strong\u003eleaves have a distinct midrib, while the veins of the leaves are fan-shaped, similar to the leaves of the ginkgo tree. Despite their size, these plants shouldn't be underestimated, as they do require adequate care to grow properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor whom is the Glossostigma suited?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the \u003cstrong\u003eGlossostigma\u003c\/strong\u003e certainly isn't the most challenging aquarium plant to grow, it does require a certain level of care that beginners may not be able to offer it. To grow well, it requires sufficient amounts of light, CO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e, as well as trace elements which can be supplemented through fertilizers. It is easy to recognize whether the \u003cstrong\u003eGlossostigma\u003c\/strong\u003e is getting enough light: At insufficient levels, the plant will start to gain height, while with sufficient levels, it will begin to cover the floor of your tank rather quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are they like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese small plants will, under the right conditions, form a beautiful green lawn at the bottom of your aquarium, which is precisely why they are so popular. They make for a lovely decorative addition to your tank, and they are especially popular among hobbyists who keep freshwater shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe ideal conditions for the Glossostigma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs previously mentioned, the \u003cstrong\u003eGlossostigma\u003c\/strong\u003e requires a lot of intense light to thrive, as well as adequate CO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e and trace elements. They grow best in waters that as slightly acidic, and have a wide temperature tolerance from 4 °C – 30 °C. The hardness of the water doesn't matter for the growth of these green beauties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e *All Plants may contain snails or snail eggs. We keep them in all of our tanks for the benefits they provide.*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-11-26T12:53:10-05:00","created_at":"2020-11-23T10:14:43-05:00","vendor":"Florida Aquatic Nurseries","type":"Plants","tags":["live plants","medium light","rooted plants","stem plants"],"price":698,"price_min":698,"price_max":698,"available":false,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":32213059928166,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":false,"name":"Glossostigma","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":698,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":[],"featured_image":null,"options":["Title"],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background: white;\" lang=\"DE\"\u003eGlossostigma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlossostigma \u003c\/strong\u003e(\u003cem\u003eGlossostigma elatinoides\u003c\/em\u003e) is a very small, lawn-forming aquarium plant with crawling shoots and spatula-shaped leaves, which is wildly popular in Japanese-styled aquaria. The \u003cstrong\u003eGlossostigma \u003c\/strong\u003eleaves have a distinct midrib, while the veins of the leaves are fan-shaped, similar to the leaves of the ginkgo tree. Despite their size, these plants shouldn't be underestimated, as they do require adequate care to grow properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor whom is the Glossostigma suited?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the \u003cstrong\u003eGlossostigma\u003c\/strong\u003e certainly isn't the most challenging aquarium plant to grow, it does require a certain level of care that beginners may not be able to offer it. To grow well, it requires sufficient amounts of light, CO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e, as well as trace elements which can be supplemented through fertilizers. It is easy to recognize whether the \u003cstrong\u003eGlossostigma\u003c\/strong\u003e is getting enough light: At insufficient levels, the plant will start to gain height, while with sufficient levels, it will begin to cover the floor of your tank rather quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are they like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese small plants will, under the right conditions, form a beautiful green lawn at the bottom of your aquarium, which is precisely why they are so popular. They make for a lovely decorative addition to your tank, and they are especially popular among hobbyists who keep freshwater shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe ideal conditions for the Glossostigma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs previously mentioned, the \u003cstrong\u003eGlossostigma\u003c\/strong\u003e requires a lot of intense light to thrive, as well as adequate CO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e and trace elements. They grow best in waters that as slightly acidic, and have a wide temperature tolerance from 4 °C – 30 °C. The hardness of the water doesn't matter for the growth of these green beauties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e *All Plants may contain snails or snail eggs. We keep them in all of our tanks for the benefits they provide.*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}