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Pogostemon stellatus
Pogostemon stellatus
Care profile for Pogostemon stellatus: high light, high CO₂, intermediate difficulty.
Care Parameters
Light
High
CO₂
High
Growth
Medium
Difficulty
Intermediate
Placement
Background
Temperature
22–28°C
pH
6–7.5
Propagation
Stem cuttings; whorled leaves turn orange-red under strong light.
Suitable Equipment
4
Common Problems
3G
Green Water Algae Bloom
Water turns bright green from suspended single-celled algae.
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Brown Diatom Algae
A dusty brown coating on glass, plants and decor, common in new tanks.
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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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