{"product_id":"ada-eleocharis-fluctuans","title":"ADA - Eleocharis fluctuans","description":"\u003ch2\u003eADA Eleocharis fluctuans\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEleocharis fluctuans\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as Floating Spikerush, is a rare and unusual aquatic stem plant admired for its fine texture and distinctive growth pattern. Unlike the familiar grass-like forms of most \u003cem\u003eEleocharis\u003c\/em\u003e species, this plant develops reddish-brown stems with delicate olive-green leaves arranged in fine clusters along each stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally known as \u003cem\u003eEgleria fluctuans\u003c\/em\u003e, this speciality species originates from tropical South America, where it occurs in soft, acidic rivers and swamp-like habitats. In nature, its stems may form loose floating masses near the water surface. In the aquarium, however, the stems can be planted into the substrate, where they develop roots and produce an airy, flowing group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEleocharis fluctuans\u003c\/em\u003e is best suited to experienced aquarists with established high-tech planted aquariums. It requires strong lighting, consistent CO₂ injection, soft acidic water, and a reliable supply of nutrients. When its requirements are met, it produces fast, elegant growth that is especially effective in wild nature-style layouts and soft-water aquascapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Plant Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speciality Aquatic Stem Plant\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to Fast under ideal conditions\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midground to Background\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 15–80 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eLighting Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e High\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eCO₂ Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Required for reliable growth\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stem cuttings, side shoots, and fragmentation\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–30°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5–6.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Soft to Soft\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbonate Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideally 0–3°dKH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRare and unusual growth form unlike typical hairgrass species\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFine olive-green foliage creates a light, flowing texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReddish-brown stems add subtle colour and contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCreates an attractive wild or naturally overgrown appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCan be planted in the substrate or allowed to grow towards the surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProduces side shoots that create fuller, bushier groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExcellent companion for other specialist soft-water plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIdeal for advanced nature-style and blackwater-inspired aquascapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEleocharis fluctuans\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormer Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEgleria fluctuans\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eFloating Spikerush\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eCyperaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eTropical South America\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eSpeciality Aquatic Stem Plant\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eMidground to Background\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eApproximately 15–80 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eModerate to Fast under ideal conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eAdvanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eRequired for reliable growth\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e20–30°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e4.5–6.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarbonate Hardness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eIdeally 0–3°dKH\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eVery Soft to Soft\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eStem cuttings, side shoots, and fragmentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Form\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eIn-Vitro Tissue Culture Cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis ADA plant is supplied as an \u003cstrong\u003ein-vitro tissue culture plant\u003c\/strong\u003e grown under controlled laboratory conditions. Tissue culture plants are supplied free from algae, snails, and unwanted aquatic pests, making them an excellent choice for planted aquariums and sensitive shrimp setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore planting, carefully remove the plant from the tissue culture cup and thoroughly rinse away all nutrient gel using clean aquarium water. Gently separate the plant into small groups or individual stems, taking care not to damage the delicate shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant each portion individually into a soft, nutrient-rich aquarium substrate. Space the stems a few centimetres apart so that sufficient light and water circulation can reach the lower growth. Although the plant naturally develops floating stems, planted portions can form roots and grow upwards through the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEleocharis fluctuans\u003c\/em\u003e requires very soft, acidic water. A carbonate hardness of approximately 0–3°dKH and a pH no higher than approximately 6.5 are strongly recommended. Hard or alkaline water may cause the stems and leaves to darken, stop growing, or gradually deteriorate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStrong lighting and consistent CO₂ injection are essential for reliable long-term growth. Maintain a steady supply of macronutrients and trace elements while avoiding sudden fluctuations in CO₂, fertilisation, temperature, or water chemistry. An active aquasoil and purified or reverse-osmosis water may be beneficial where local tap water is too hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe stems are particularly brittle and should be handled gently during planting and maintenance. To propagate the plant, cut a healthy upper section of the stem and carefully replant it into the substrate. The remaining lower stem may produce new side shoots, gradually creating a fuller and more branched group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRegular trimming prevents the plant from becoming excessively tangled near the water surface. Remove damaged or blackened growth promptly and ensure neighbouring plants do not shade the lower stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSome tissue culture portions may experience temporary yellowing or die-back while adapting to submerged aquarium conditions. Maintain stable, suitable soft-water conditions and leave healthy growing points in place, as new aquarium-adapted growth may emerge once the plant has settled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a demanding speciality plant recommended for established high-tech aquariums. Its final height, density, colour, and growth form depend strongly on water softness, lighting, CO₂ availability, fertilisation, and overall aquarium stability. As this is a living plant, its size, number of stems, and appearance may vary slightly from the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ADA Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41767623327877,"sku":"IC365","price":199.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0385\/6331\/5845\/files\/IC365.webp?v=1784188182","url":"https:\/\/www.artofaqua.com\/products\/ada-eleocharis-fluctuans","provider":"Art of Aqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}