Murdannia Emgelsii (Emersed)
Murdannia Emgelsii is a unique and attractive aquarium stem plant known for its slender foliage, compact growth, and vibrant green colouration with subtle bronze tones under stronger lighting. Its delicate appearance and natural growth habit make it an excellent midground or accent plant for planted aquariums and aquascapes.
As a hardy and adaptable aquarium plant, Murdannia Emgelsii is suitable for both beginner and experienced aquascapers alike. This emersed-grown specimen develops strong root systems and transitions well into aquarium conditions with proper care.
At N8 Aquatics, our plants are carefully quarantined before sale to help ensure they arrive healthy, clean, and pest-free.
Species Snapshot
- Size Sold: Healthy emersed plant bunch
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Lighting: Low to moderate
- CO2: Not required
- Difficulty: Easy
Recommended Setup
- Ideal as a midground or accent plant
- Excellent for low-tech and planted aquariums
- Adds natural texture and detail to aquascapes
- Forms dense growth with regular trimming
Care Requirements
- Temperature: 20–28°C
- pH: 6.0 – 7.8
- Maintenance: Low regular trimming helps maintain compact healthy growth
Why Buy From N8 Aquatics
- Healthy quarantined plants
- Strong root systems
- Beginner friendly
- Carefully packed with care
Pickup Information
N8 Aquatics currently operates as a local pickup-only store in Central Queensland.
Orders are collected by appointment after purchase confirmation.
Please ensure you are able to collect your order before placing it.
Important
All plants sold by N8 Aquatics should be introduced to established aquariums with appropriate water parameters for the species being kept.
Emersed vs Submersed — Which Grown Form Should You Choose?
Submersed plants are grown fully underwater and are already adapted to aquarium life, so they settle into a planted tank with minimal melt — the best pick for aquascapes and established aquariums.
Emersed plants are nursery-grown above the waterline, ideal for terrariums, paludariums and wabi-kusa. Submerged in an aquarium they typically melt back and regrow as submersed foliage — more so in low-tech tanks without added CO2 — but recover well with good lighting and nutrients.
Choose your preferred grown form above. Every plant is nursery-grown, dispatched from our Rockhampton fishroom, with live arrival guaranteed and shipping Australia-wide.