Freshwater
Stonewort
Nitella flexilis
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 Åland Islands, Belgium, Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, and 13 more countries.
More about the species
Description
Nitella flexilis, the smooth stonewort, is a freshwater species of characean algae that is used as a model organism for its large cell size and relative ease of cultivation in the laboratory.
Other names
In other languages
- Glansslinke
- Järvisiloparta
Articles
All articles
How to set up a Central American aquarium5 min read
Hard, alkaline water, sand and rock: an aquarium from the rivers and lakes of Mexico and Central America, with cichlids and livebearers.
How to set up an Asian aquarium5 min read
Two aquariums from Southeast Asia: calm forest streams and peat swamps with soft, brown water, and fast mountain streams with cool, oxygen-rich water.
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.