Carolina Fanwort
From Microcosm Aquarium Explorer
Family: Cabombaceae
Other common name(s):
- Green Cabomba
Native range:
Habitat: Lakes, rivers, streams, ponds, etc., with slow-flowing and even stagnant waters.
Maximum height: 80 cm (31 in)
Lighting: Bright.
Placement: Midground to background in bunches.
Water: Freshwater 21 °C (294 K, 70 °F) - 24 °C (297 K, 75 °F)
[edit] Overview
Carolina Fanwort is an old-time favorite, especially among beginning hobbyists. It's tried-and-true reputation is well-earned, as this plant will grow in most aquarium set-ups.
[edit] Feeding
Grateful for scraps.
[edit] Special Care
None required.
[edit] Breeding/Propagation
Cuttings form roots then planted in the substrate. Floating stem fragments grow in water.
[edit] Notes
This is a wonderful background plant for starting new aquariums, where the fast growth is a real asset. Its bright color and delicate-looking, feathery leaves offer excellent contrast for other plants in the aquascape. It is a true aquatic plant that does not grow emersed, though the flowers will poke above the water. Herbivorous fishes are quite fond of Cabomba leaves and Goldfish will strip the leaves faster than they can grow back, which is really saying something! Be particularly conscientious about keeping your Cabomba out of the waterways. It can be a real pest, crowding out native species and clogging waterways for recreational and aesthetic use.
| Common name | Carolina Fanwort +, and Green Cabomba + |
| Family | Cabombaceae + |
| Genus | Cabomba + |
| Lighting | Bright. + |
| Maximum height | 31 in + |
| Native range | North America +, and South America + |
| Placement | Midground to background in bunches. + |
| Reference | 101 Best Aquarium Plants + |
| Specific name | caroliniana + |
| Text credit | MES + |
| Water max temp | 297 K (24 °C, 75 °F) + |
| Water min temp | 294 K (21 °C, 70 °F) + |
| Water type | Freshwater + |