Fresh Cut Mayaca Fluviatilis Bunches

Mayaca fluviatilis, commonly known as Stream Mayaca, is a delicate and graceful aquatic stem plant prized for its fine, feathery foliage and soft, flowing appearance. Its slender stems and bright green leaves create beautiful movement and texture in planted aquariums, making it an excellent choice for natural, jungle-style, and densely planted aquascapes. These plants are offered as fresh-cut bunches, making them easy to plant directly into aquarium substrate. Mayaca is a relatively fast-growing stem plant and can help create a lush, full appearance as it develops. It performs well in both low-tech and high-tech aquariums, although stronger lighting and CO₂ will encourage denser growth and more vibrant development.

Scientific Name: Mayaca fluviatilis

Common Name: Stream Mayaca

Family: Mayacaceae

Growth Form: Stem plant

Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast

Lighting Requirements: Medium to High

CO₂ Requirement: Not required, but recommended for faster growth and fuller, denser growth

Tank Placement: Midground to Background

Temperature Range: 68–82°F (20–28°C)

pH Range: 5.5–7.5

Max Height: 12–20+ inches (30–50+ cm)

Care Level: Easy to Moderate

Native Region: North and South America

Why You’ll Love It:

• Delicate, feathery foliage adds beautiful texture and movement to planted aquariums.
• Fresh-cut bunches are ready to plant directly into aquarium substrate.
• Fast-growing once established and excellent for creating lush, full backgrounds.
• Great choice for natural, jungle-style, and densely planted aquascapes.
• Can be grown in both low-tech and high-tech aquariums.
• Provides excellent cover for shrimp, fry, and small aquarium inhabitants.
• Responds well to trimming and can be replanted from healthy cuttings to create additional growth.
• Beautiful flowing form makes it an excellent choice for adding depth and movement to an aquascape.