Sacramento Aquarium Society

Bringing Aquarium Hobbyists of the Greater Sacramento Valley Together Since 1952

SAS Member Plant Reproduction Report

Najas guadalupensis

Najas guadalupensis

White Hardy Water Lily (Nymphaea sp.)

Najas guadalupensis growing in #60 natural sand in a 10 gallon (38 L) aquarium.  Photo by Tony Griffitts.

General Information

Name:

Tony Griffitts

Date (yyyy-mm-dd):

2010-12-04

Common Name:

Najas guadalupensis

Scientific Name:

Najas guadalupensis

Aquarium Conditions

pH:

7.2

General Hardness (ppm):

120

Temp.:

80

Nitrate (ppm):

5

Tank Size (inches LxWxH):

20x10x12=10 Gallons

Water Source:

Tap Water

Changes:

How Often -

Monthly

How Much -

95%

Filtration System(s):

Marineland Mini Bio-wheel

Additives:

Sodium bicarbonate

Tank Décor

Substrate:

#60 Natural Sand

Structures:

None

Lighting

Fluorescent:

1 - 36 watt 6500K Compact

Reproduction

Reproduction Method:

Cuttngs.

Growth Rate:

Fast

Comments

Sand bed was injected with Seachem's Flourish.