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Lilaeopsis brasiliensis is a small, short-stemmed aquatic plant from the carrot family, grown as a foreground carpet in planted aquariums. It needs very bright light, nutrient-rich substrate and added CO2 to form a dense mat.
Lilaeopsis brasiliensis is a plant species in the family Apiaceae.
Used in the foreground of the aquarium. To grow well it needs a very bright light, and a tropical temperature range. It prefers a good substrate, a nutrient rich water and will benefit from additional CO2. According to Tropica it will tolerate some salt in the water. Slow growing.
Propagates from runners which are readily formed but it can take some time to form the mat effect desired in planted aquariums.
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