Syngonanthus sp. ‘Manaus’ is a delicate stem plant that is quickly gaining popularity after its importation in the United States. Usually, this plant is found on very soft and Blackwater Rivers near bodies of water in Central and South America. Despite its demanding nature, in actuality, it is quite forgiving once the basic requirements are met. Syngonanthus sp. ‘Manaus’ will thrive on strong light, CO2 supplementation, soft water, with KH readings 4 to 2.
Lighting conditions: High
Difficulty or care: Difficult
Placement in an aquascape: mid to fore-ground
PH: 5.0 – 7.5
Temperature: 70 – 85 F