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Bolbitis Heudelotii

Bolbitis heudelotii

African water fern; attach its rhizome to wood or stone and avoid burying it.

LightLow–Medium
CO₂Optional
DifficultyModerate
PlacementAquarium

Position and planting

Attach to wood or stone where appropriate, and keep rhizomes exposed rather than burying them.

African water fern; attach its rhizome to wood or stone and avoid burying it.

Lighting, CO₂ and nutrition

Light: Low–Medium. CO₂: Optional. Difficulty: Moderate.

The library lists added CO₂ as optional. Stronger lighting and CO₂ require careful, balanced fertilization.

Keeping it healthy

Provide consistent light, suitable nutrition, and routine maintenance. Remove decaying leaves. Watch for algae or melting after transitions, and troubleshoot conditions before making sudden changes.