Here are complete details about the Green Cabomba (also spelled Cabomba) – a classic and attractive aquarium plant known for its feathery, lush appearance.

🌿 Green Cabomba – Overview

• Scientific Name: Cabomba caroliniana

• Common Names: Green Cabomba, Carolina Fanwort, Fanwort

• Family: Cabombaceae

• Origin: South America (also found in parts of North America)

• Type: Stem plant, aquatic flowering plant

📏 Physical Characteristics

💡 Lighting Requirements

💧 Water Parameters

🌱 Planting & Placement

• Position in Tank: Midground to background

• Substrate: Inert or nutrient-rich substrate

• Planting Method: Bury the bottom 2–3 cm of the stem in the substrate

• Spacing: Plant stems 2–3 cm apart to allow bushy growth

🔁 Propagation

• Method: Stem cuttings

• How it propagates: Cut the healthy top portion (around 4–6 inches) and replant into the substrate

• Maintenance: Trim regularly to avoid excessive height and promote side shoots

🧪 Fertilization & CO₂

🐠 Tank Compatibility

• Fish Compatibility: Safe with most community fish

• Shrimp-Friendly: Yes, provides excellent cover for shrimp and fry

• Note: Delicate leaves may be damaged by aggressive or large herbivores like goldfish or cichlids

🎨 Aquascaping Use

• Ideal for creating a lush, natural background

• Adds a soft, flowing aesthetic

• Great contrast with narrow-leaf or grass-like plants

• Looks best when grouped in bunches (5+ stems)

⚠️ Care Tips

• Needs stable conditions; sudden changes can cause melting

• Grows toward the light – trim and replant tops to control height

• Avoid planting in areas with strong current

• Keep algae in check – fine leaves are prone to algae buildup

✅ Advantages

• Beautiful, decorative appearance

• Great for planted and nature aquariums

• Provides oxygen and shelter

• Absorbs excess nutrients, helping prevent algae

• Works well in CO₂-injected tanks but can survive without