Freshwater
Nitella capillaris
Characeae
Facts
Care
We have no care for this plant yet. If you know how it thrives, you can suggest it.
Range
Seen here
Seen in the wild in Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, and 3 more countries.
More about the species
Description
Nitella capillaris is a species of stonewort belonging to the family Characeae. It is native to Europe and Northern America.
Other names
No other names.
Articles
All articles
How to set up a North American aquarium5 min read
Streams and ponds in North America are often cool. How to set up an aquarium without a heater, with pygmy sunfish, shiners and darters.
How to set up a European aquarium5 min read
A coldwater aquarium with European fish and plants, without a heater. The water follows the seasons, and summer heat is the biggest problem.
How to care for aquarium plants3 min read
Light, nutrients and CO₂ in balance, low tech versus high tech, and how to read from the leaves what your plants are missing.