Anacharis Najas – The Lush Oxygenator for Your Aquarium

Looking for a fast-growing, low-maintenance plant that keeps your tank looking fresh and your water crystal clear? Meet Anacharis Najas (Najas guadalupensis), the lively, free-flowing aquatic plant that’s perfect for any freshwater setup! With its fine, delicate leaves and feathery appearance, this versatile plant thrives as a background plant, floating plant, or even anchored in the substrate. It’s a fantastic oxygenator, helping to improve water quality while offering shelter for fish, shrimp, and fry.

Key Features:

🌿 Delicate, Feathery Leaves: Adds a soft, flowing aesthetic to your tank.
💨 Powerful Oxygenator: Boosts oxygen levels, improving overall tank health.
📈 Fast-Growing: Quickly fills in aquariums, reducing algae and absorbing excess nutrients.
🐠 Perfect for Fish & Shrimp: Provides hiding spots and foraging areas.
💪 Highly Adaptable: Can be planted, floated, or left to free-drift in various tank conditions.

Why You’ll Love It:

🌟 Great for Water Quality: Absorbs nitrates and excess nutrients to keep your tank balanced.
🏡 Perfect for Aquascaping: Use as a floating, midground, or background plant.
💨 Fast & Resilient: Thrives in various lighting and water conditions.
🛠 Beginner-Friendly: Low maintenance and ideal for first-time aquarists.

How to Keep It Happy:

☀️ Lighting: Low to high—grows faster under brighter light.
💧 Water Conditions: pH 6.0-7.5, temperatures 64°F-82°F (18°C-28°C).
🪴 Substrate: Can be planted in gravel or sand but thrives as a floating plant too.
✂️ Maintenance: Trim as needed to control growth and prevent overgrowth.

Where It Shines Best:

✔️ Background plant or floating plant in freshwater aquariums
✔️ Community tanks with shrimp, fry, and small fish
✔️ Low-tech, low-maintenance aquariums
✔️ Coldwater and tropical setups

Bonus Tip!

Want a natural algae-fighter? Anacharis Najas competes with algae for nutrients, helping keep your tank looking fresh and clean! Plus, it makes a great snack for herbivorous fish.