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PLANT OVERVIEW
About Myriophyllum Mattogrossense
A fast-growing stem plant with bright green, feathery leaves.
Myriophyllum mattogrossense is a beautiful, bushy background plant. It grows rapidly and helps absorb excess nutrients.
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Myriophyllum Mattogrossense
Myriophyllum mattogrossense
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DIFFICULTY
Easy–Moderate
A forgiving choice for newer planted tanks.
LIGHT
High
Around 10 hours is a useful starting point.
CO₂
Recommended
Can grow without it, but responds noticeably to supplementation.
GROWTH
Fast
High trimming needs.
CARE PROFILE
What this plant needs.
The useful numbers and practical notes, grouped around how you actually keep the plant.
TANK FIT
Placement + size
Primary placementBackground
Typical height8–24 in
Typical width6 in
Suggested minimum tank10 gal
Suggested tank height26 in+
LIGHT + CO₂
Energy demand
Ideal lightHigh
Photoperiod range8–12 hr
Approx. PAR30–100
Injected CO₂Recommended
CO₂ benefitHigh
NUTRITION
Where it feeds
Root feedingModerate
Water-column feedingHigh
Overall fertilizer demandHigh
Iron demandModerate
MicronutrientsModerate
WATER
Useful parameter range
Temperature68–82°F
pH6–7.5
GH2–12 dGH
KH2–10 dKH
How to plant it.
Substrate: Any
Plant stems individually.
What to expect after planting.
Propagation
Stem cuttings
Acclimation
Adapts easily.
What usually goes wrong.
Can quickly overtake a tank.
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