Anacharis (Egeria) (Egeria densa) is a beginner-level aquarium plant. A fast, cool-tolerant stem plant that absorbs nutrients quickly and helps keep algae in check. Also good for goldfish tanks, as it is cool-water tolerant (but goldfish may nibble it).
Care facts at a glance
| Scientific name | Egeria densa |
|---|---|
| Family | Hydrocharitaceae |
| Origin | South America |
| Height | 12-24+ in |
| Light | Moderate |
| CO2 | Not required |
| Placement | Background or floating |
| Growth rate | Very fast |
| Temperature | 60-82°F |
| pH | 6.0-8.0 |
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
Quick tips
- Trim often; it grows fast.
- Cool-water tolerant.
- Float or plant in substrate.
San Diego water
Tolerates San Diego's hard, alkaline tap water (pH roughly 7.6-8.6) with slow acclimation and a conditioner that handles chloramine. Learn the numbers in our San Diego tap water guide.
New to planted tanks? Start with our beginner planted tank guide and the plant fertilizer guide.
Find it at Pet Zone
Pet Zone Tropical Fish is a San Diego aquarium store with two locations. Stock changes daily, so call ahead if you are after a specific species or plant. Shop online at petzonesd.com.
4160 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 987-0309
Open daily, 10am-6pm
Aquascaping, planted tanks
4266 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 283-1812
Closed Monday; Tue-Fri 10:30am-6pm, Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 11am-4pm
Monster fish, koi