Eelgrass
Zostera marina
Family : Potamogetonaceae
PlantBrackishseagrass
Flowering aquatic plant forming meadows in temperate estuaries.
Availability
Specialty onlyShop availability
IUCN Status
LC
Least Concern
Description
Submerged flowering plant with long ribbon-like leaves. Forms dense meadows sheltering estuary fauna.
Habitat
Region :
Seagrass meadows in estuaries and shallow bays, brackish to marine water.
Distribution :
Recommended parameters
Temperature10–23 °C
pH7.5–8.5
Salinity1.015–1.025 ‰
Care
Difficulty
4/5
Diet
Photosynthetic
Min. tank
100 L
Adult size
100 cm
Temperament
Peaceful
Propagation
Graines / stolons
Care notes
Moderate to strong light, brackish to marine water (salinity 1.015-1.025). Sandy substrate. Sensitive to water degradation.
Similar species
Espèces proches, même habitat ou même maintenance