Where is Elodea canadensis found?
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Elodea canadensis originates from North America, concentrated around the St Lawrence Valley and the Great Lakes regions and the Pacific West Coast (Bowmer et al., 1995), but now occurs throughout the USA.
Is elodea banned in Australia?
Where is it found? The distribution of leafy elodea in Australia includes rivers, lakes, ponds and dams in coastal and inland southern New South Wales (NSW) and south-east Queensland. It is uncommon in other states and has been banned from sale in the Northern Territory, South Australia, Tasmania and Western Australia.
How do you grow Elodea canadensis?
Keep the habitat at temperatures ranging from 50 to 77° F for Egeria densa, and 45-65°F for Elodea canadensis. Your container should be large enough to submerge the entirety of the Elodea in treated water. Elodea can grow if it is free floating, but it does grow more vigorously if it is rooted in a substrate.
What do Elodea canadensis eat?
Food: There is no need to feed; Elodea derives most of its nourishment from the water through its leaves and through light. Water: You should keep your Elodea fully submerged in water, so water in its habitat should be replenished as it evaporates with de-chlorinated water.
How do you dispose of elodea canadensis?
Elodea is a genetic water weed, Never dispose of Elodea where they could be washed into natural waterways or drains. Seal Elodea in a plastic bag and dispose in a garbage bin. It is important to provide a 7-8cm layer of substrate at the bottom of your aquarium tank to protect your Elodea aquarium plants roots.
Does Elodea need light?
Elodea has a relatively undemanding light requirements, 10–12 hours a day. Elodea is typically kept at tempera- tures ranging between 50°F–77°F. Elodea is an aquatic plant; submerge it into an established or de-chlorinated aquatic environment.
What substrate is best for Elodea?
The aquatic plant Elodea can grow in a variety of substrate such as, pebbles, gravel, sand, or aquarium soil. Find out more information aquascaping in our how to set up a planted aquarium guide. At PetWave we have Elodea live aquarium plants for sale as bare roots to be planted in substrate.