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Marsilea hirsuta
Marsilea hirsuta
Care profile for Marsilea hirsuta: low-medium light, low CO₂, beginner difficulty.
Care Parameters
Light
Low-Medium
CO₂
Low
Growth
Medium
Difficulty
Beginner
Placement
Foreground
Temperature
20–28°C
pH
6–7.5
Propagation
Runners; clover-like carpet that stays short in bright light.
Suitable Equipment
4
Common Problems
3S
Staghorn Algae
Grey-green branching tufts shaped like antlers on plant tips and filter outlets.
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Black Beard Algae (BBA)
A stubborn, dark algae that grows in tufts on plants, decorations, and equipment. Often indicates fluctuating CO₂ levels. Removed by spot-treating with hydrogen peroxide.
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Hair Algae
Long green strands coat plants, hardscape and glass. Common in young or bright tanks.
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