Also look to avoid plants with very dark green or black leaves, or leaves that look like the are dying, decaying and decomposing. Commonly sold under the trade name of Anacharis, Egeria densa can tolerate a wide range of conditions in the aquarium making it ideal for all levels of aquatic enthusiasts. Anacharis plants may also have longer delicate white string-like roots growing outward from other parts of their stems. The Planted Tank Forum > Specific Aspects of a Planted Tank > Plants > Egeria densa disintegrating Reply. (1 every two days) it may be more. It is a fast growing submerged plant that competes with algae for nutrients, helping keep the water clean and clear. Any suggestions on some other plant choices for a small Betta tank?--David L. Burkhead "Dum Vivimus Vivamus" mailto:***@sff.net "While we live, let us live." I use java moss in small betta tanks, occasionally small crypts. Use one bunch for every 2-4 square feet of surface area. ). ... Egeria densa is a warm water counterpart. The plants would therefore affect some Primary Consumers like fish. Scientifically referred to as Egeria densa, the Anacharis plant belongs to the family of Hydrocharitaceae and the order Alismatales.The plant has looks similar to Hydrilla verticillata and Elodea canadensis.. A Quick Look at the Anacharis Plant for Aquariums. However, in the summer of 1996/97, neighbouring residents noted that large areas of Egeria densa were dying off. Egeria densa is one of the most popular aquarium plants in the trade. Egeria keeps dying This is the third time now that I've bought several bunches of egeria densa only to watch it slowly (or this time not so slowly) die off. I picked up some Egeria densa last week. This gives light to the plant in order for the plant to take in nutrients. I know that this plant grows very quickly and that seems to be the case in my tank. I just set up a 90g tank about 2 weeks ago and am having problems with some plants. Newbie (View User Tanks) PTrader: Join … They could not eat Egeria Densa, but the other plants around it were dying… It is not necessary to plant Anacharis, simply attach weights to the bunc In 1979 Egeria densa covered 60 per cent of the water surface, and by 1989 this figure had risen to nearly 100 per cent. With respect to "Elodea densa," this species is in fact Egeria densa as described by Planchon in 1849. Dark green colored leaves and stems give Egeria densa … My 64 litre tank has been set up for over 2 years now. Any idea why my Anacharis is dying? Egeria Densa blocked the sunlight causing the plants underneath to die. moogleii. The Egeria densa has large leaves and 4-6 whorls. the 100+ shrimp get rid of them in minutes (! Avoid buying an Anacharis plant if it has limp stems or stems that are few in number. 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