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Hydrocotyle Tripartita Japan is a fast-growing, vibrant aquarium plant perfect for hobbyists looking to create dense, clover-like foreground or midground carpeting in their aquascapes. Cultivated in sterile tissue culture conditions, it is completely free from snails, algae, and pesticides, ensuring maximum safety for sensitive livestock like shrimp; however, the plant requires consistent lighting, regular fertilization, and CO2 injection to maintain its dense, compact growth pattern.
| Model Part Number | 039B TC |
|---|---|
| Brand | Tropica |
While it can survive without CO2, it will grow much slower, taller, and less densely. CO2 injection is highly recommended for the best results.
It is not recommended. In low-light conditions, the plant will stretch significantly and likely lose its vibrant green color.
With adequate CO2, lighting, and fertilization, you can expect a full carpet within 4 to 8 weeks depending on the size of your tank.
Yes, Tropica 1-2-Grow plants are grown in sterile conditions, making them the safest choice for shrimp-only tanks.
Trim whenever the plant exceeds your desired height or starts to shade itself. A trim every 2-3 weeks is standard for maintained aquascapes.
The plant is likely light-starved. Increase light intensity or duration, and consider increasing CO2 levels.
This often indicates a nutrient deficiency. Ensure you are dosing a complete liquid fertilizer regularly.
The initial portions may be too small or planted too shallow. Use longer tweezers to plant deeper and ensure the roots are fully covered.
To begin, remove the plant from the tissue culture cup and thoroughly rinse away all remaining nutrient gel under lukewarm tap water. Once clean, use sharp aquascaping tweezers to divide the cluster into 6-8 smaller portions. Using your tweezers, push each portion deep into the substrate, spacing them roughly 2-3cm apart. This spacing allows the plant to runner out and connect the sections into a solid carpet over time. Maintenance involves regular trimming with curved aquascaping scissors to encourage lateral, compact growth rather than vertical height. Ensure the plant receives at least 8 hours of light per day and consistent nutrient dosing to prevent the leaves from yellowing.
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