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    Elodea Densa (2 Bunches) | Oxygenating Pond & Aquarium Plant
  • Elodea Densa (2 Bunches) | Oxygenating Pond & Aquarium Plant
  • Aquatic plant with text about coldwater and tropical plants on a white background
  • Elodea Densa (2 Bunches) | Oxygenating Pond & Aquarium Plant
  • Aquatic plant with text about natural shelter for fry and shrimp, featuring the brand Aqua Essentials.
  • Elodea Densa (2 Bunches) | Oxygenating Pond & Aquarium Plant
  • Elodea Densa (2 Bunches) | Oxygenating Pond & Aquarium Plant
  • Hand holding green aquatic plants with a blurred natural background
  • Aquatic plants in an aquarium with a piece of wood.
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  • Aquarium with green plants and small fish on a white background
  • Elodea Densa (2 Bunches) | Oxygenating Pond & Aquarium Plant
    Elodea Densa (2 Bunches) | Oxygenating Pond & Aquarium Plant
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Elodea Densa (2 Bunches) | Oxygenating Pond & Aquarium Plant

Dense bright-green whorled stems on a fast-growing aquarium oxygenating plant

£8.99
£8.99
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Quick Facts

Rating:

Common name: Brazilian elodea, egeria, Brazilian waterweed, common waterweed, dense waterweed, and leafy elodea

Origin: Cultivated

Position in Aquarium: Background

Grows up to (cm): 80 cm

Pot Size:

Growth rate: Fast
Description

Egeria densa, also known as Elodea densa, is one of the most widely kept oxygenating plants in the aquarium and pond hobby. Its dense whorls of bright green leaves arranged along long, branching stems make it an immediately recognisable and highly effective background plant for both tropical and coldwater set-ups.

It is extremely easy to grow, thriving under low to medium light without CO2 injection. Its rapid growth makes it an excellent nutrient absorber, helping to keep water quality stable in new aquariums and tanks with heavier fish loads. Trimming regularly encourages dense, bushy regrowth from each cutting.

Supplied as two bunches, Egeria densa is best planted in groups at the back of the aquarium or left to float as surface cover. Its fast growth and tolerance of a wide range of water conditions make it one of the most reliable and beginner-friendly aquarium plants available.
Plant Sizes

You’ll receive a healthy, rooted plant in a pot, similar to those shown. Each one is hand-checked before dispatch.
Shipping

Same-day dispatch on orders placed before 4pm, Monday to Friday. Tracked 24 Service from £4.99, DPD Express from £6.99.
Elodea Densa (2 Bunches) | Oxygenating Pond & Aquarium Plant
Aquatic plant with text about coldwater and tropical plants on a white background
Elodea Densa (2 Bunches) | Oxygenating Pond & Aquarium Plant
Aquatic plant with text about natural shelter for fry and shrimp, featuring the brand Aqua Essentials.
Elodea Densa (2 Bunches) | Oxygenating Pond & Aquarium Plant
Elodea Densa (2 Bunches) | Oxygenating Pond & Aquarium Plant
Hand holding green aquatic plants with a blurred natural background
Aquatic plants in an aquarium with a piece of wood.
Close-up of a green leaf with water droplets on a blurred natural background
Aquarium with green plants and small fish on a white background
Elodea Densa (2 Bunches) | Oxygenating Pond & Aquarium Plant

Customers praised these oxygenating plants as "lovely healthy plants" that arrived "well packaged" and grew rapidly in aquariums. Most found them excellent quality with "thick, dark green" stems. However, some noted inconsistent bunch sizes, occasional snail contamination, and rare instances of plants arriving yellow or wilting quickly.

  • Really healthy, dense, dark green Elodea. Perfect.
  • Once again lovely thick plush plants. Very happy.
  • Very fast delivery, well packed. The best plants purchased in years!
  • 5 stars: 86 (88%)
  • 4 stars: 5 (5%)
  • 3 stars: 3 (3%)
  • 2 stars: 1 (1%)
  • 1 star: 3 (3%)
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Stephen T. (New Malden, GB)
Elodea densa 2 Bunches

Great plant so far. Been in the tank about 9-10 days.
Looks healthy and strong been given liquid feed twice for a nutritional booster.

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Samantha B. (Lambeth, GB)
The fish love

The fish love it

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Beverley H. (Bicester, GB)
Fit:
Very bad
Very good
Lovely healthy plants, great delivery, well packaged

Lovely healthy plants, great delivery, well packaged would highly recommend

Hi Beverley, thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you're happy with the plants and delivery. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to serving you again!

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e.m.

Thank you

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Etsy c.

As described, well packaged and look healthy.

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Chris

Good quality and well packaged

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Dwain D. (Helmsley, GB)
Great

I really like these plants for my fish tank the bunches where too big for the plant weights I got so had to split them again and ended up with 4 not 2 but still very happy

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Claire B. (Kidderminster, GB)
lovely and healthy Elodea

Really healthy, dense, dark green Elodea. Perfect. Thank you

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Nikki D. (Southampton, GB)
I haven't received my order

Still waiting...I paid but you said you didn't have my full address - tried to rectify but site hard to find account......

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Jamie C. (Bradford, GB)

Great plants good size bunches, they came well packed and non were damaged.

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Louie M. (Altrincham, GB)
Amazing plants but brought snails with them

These plants are amazing but after adding them to my tank I’ve started to spot snails tiny snails in my tank

Many thanks for the feedback. As this plant is kept underwater we do mention the chance of snails as it's something that cannot be avoided unless chemicals are used (which we do not recommend).

Hope this helps to explain

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L.B. (Carlisle, GB)
Elodea densa - 2 Bunches

Very healthy plush plants and quick delivery as always.

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Julie F. (Harrogate, GB)
Disappointing product

The plants arrived on time but were puny and very disappointing. Can’t believe I paid nearly £10 for them. Not happening again. Sorry.

Hi Julie

I'm sorry to read that - every bunch we receive is exactly the same size and we've been selling Elodea for years, wo I'm surprised to read this. If you could get in contact and send a picture of what you have received I can then help. Send to info@aquaessentials.co.uk

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John R. (Barnsley, GB)
My first purchase

Plants arrived in quick time, well packed in good condition and in good size bunches. They appear to have taken well in the tank. Definitely recommend Aqua Essentials

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Eric S. (Grange-over-Sands, GB)
Plants

The plants elodea densa are good quality plants nice and bright and came well packed. Ideal for my large fantail.

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Elaine C. (Norwich, GB)
cold water plant

Very healthy when arrived and looks good in the aquarium. Very pleased.

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Gillian S. (Rossendale, GB)
Always a winner

Despite not being a rooted plant, this is still doing very well. It keeps getting uprooted by the fishes, but it doesn't seem to mind at all! Another good choice!

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Kate

Arrived in excellent condition
Looks great

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irene m. (Chester-le-Street, GB)
Excellent plants

These plants arrived very healthy and growing really well .
in my Aquarium .

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L.B. (Newcastle upon Tyne, GB)
Disappointed.

This time the two Elodea densa plants I received were half the thickness of the plants I usually receive and did not have the metal strips wrapped around the bottom of the plants so are currently floating around my tank..Very disappointed.

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Dan P. (Edinburgh, GB)

Simple, sturdy and easy. An absolute staple!

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Rachel

Always arrives quickly and the fish love it.

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Lyndon P. (Ringwood, GB)
Excellent Plants Once Again

Ordered a few plants now from these guys, and extremely happy with the quality and the care in packaging them for delivery.

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Colin B. (Falkirk, GB)
Good value

Arrived after being delayed in the post,still in good condition when they arrived.Now settling in my tank

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Sheila G.G. (London, GB)
Plants

Arrived in good condition. Settled into tank and growing fast

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Glen P. (St Albans, GB)
terrific

thank you

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Roman S. (Maryport, GB)
healthy plant and beautifully packaged

fast shipping

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Susan C. (Folkestone, GB)
Arrived yellow

8n the past no problem very yellow and the leaves fell off when I put it in water,not sure how long it was in the post
The other one was ok

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Lorna B. (Birmingham, GB)

7 fantails love this plant

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Eric S.
Review

Plants arrived next day and in excellent condition still going strong in my goldfish tank.

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Linda B.
Review

Once again lovely thick plush plants..Very happy..Thank you.

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Marc M.

Are these plants slug free

Aqua Essentials

Yes

Product FAQs

Helpful details before you buy.

Is Elodea Densa good for beginners?

Yes, Elodea Densa is ideal for beginners. It is easy to grow, fast growing, and adapts well to a wide range of aquarium conditions.

Can Elodea Densa be used in coldwater aquariums?

Yes, Elodea Densa is suitable for both coldwater and tropical aquariums, making it a very versatile plant for different setups.

Can Elodea Densa be floated?

Yes, Elodea Densa can be floated or planted. Floating it is useful for creating cover for fish fry and shrimp, while planting it gives a more classic background look.

How fast does Elodea Densa grow?

Elodea Densa is a fast growing aquarium plant. Under good conditions it can quickly create dense green growth and provide excellent background cover.

How should I plant Elodea Densa?

Group a few stems together and gently push them into the substrate. Because these are supplied as unweighted bunches, you can also leave them floating if preferred.