Widgeongrass
Ruppia maritima
Family : Ruppiaceae
PlantBrackishseagrass
Submerged aquatic of brackish estuarine waters, with fine leaves.
Availability
Specialty onlyShop availability
IUCN Status
LC
Least Concern
Description
Plant with fine ribbon-like leaves and floating adventitious roots. Grows in shallow brackish estuarine water.
Habitat
Region :
Shallow brackish waters of estuaries and lagoons.
Distribution :
Recommended parameters
Temperature10–28 °C
pH7–8.5
Salinity1.005–1.02 ‰
Care
Difficulty
4/5
Diet
Photosynthetic
Min. tank
60 L
Adult size
60 cm
Temperament
Peaceful
Propagation
Tiges / graines
Care notes
Moderate to strong light,; brackish water (salinity 1.005-1.020). Sandy or muddy substrate. Delicate plant.
Similar species
Espèces proches, même habitat ou même maintenance