Stem · Background
Water Sprite
Ceratopteris thalictroides
BeginnerLight · mediumCO₂ · low
Type
Stem
Placement
Background
Max height
16″
Light need
medium
CO₂ need
low
Temperature
70–82°F
Notes
Lacy fern that grows planted or floating. Bushy beautiful background plant; provides shade and shrimp hideouts when floated.
More photos
Photos: Carlosar / Wikimedia Commons · Carlosar / Wikimedia Commons
Compatible Fish
Fish that pair well with Water Sprite
Water Sprite works with almost any peaceful community fish. The list below highlights the ones most commonly kept alongside it, with any known grazers flagged so you can avoid a shredded plant tank.

Adolfo's Cory
SafeAdolfo's Cory coexists with Water Sprite — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

African Butterfly Fish
SafeAfrican Butterfly Fish coexists with Water Sprite — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

African Dwarf Frog
SafeAfrican Dwarf Frog coexists with Water Sprite — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Agassizi's Dwarf Cichlid
SafeAgassizi's Dwarf Cichlid coexists with Water Sprite — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Angelfish
SafeAngelfish coexists with Water Sprite — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Assassin Snail
SafeAssassin Snail coexists with Water Sprite — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Auratus Cichlid
SafeAuratus Cichlid coexists with Water Sprite — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Australian Rainbowfish
SafeAustralian Rainbowfish coexists with Water Sprite — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Bala Shark
SafeBala Shark coexists with Water Sprite — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Banjo Catfish
SafeBanjo Catfish coexists with Water Sprite — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Black Ghost Knife
SafeBlack Ghost Knife coexists with Water Sprite — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Black Neon Tetra
SafeBlack Neon Tetra coexists with Water Sprite — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.
Fish to avoid

Black Moor Goldfish
AvoidBlack Moor Goldfish is a persistent grazer and will shred Water Sprite within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.

Buenos Aires Tetra
AvoidBuenos Aires Tetra is a persistent grazer and will shred Water Sprite within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.

Comet Goldfish
AvoidComet Goldfish is a persistent grazer and will shred Water Sprite within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.

Common Goldfish
AvoidCommon Goldfish is a persistent grazer and will shred Water Sprite within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.

Fantail Goldfish
AvoidFantail Goldfish is a persistent grazer and will shred Water Sprite within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.

Lionhead Goldfish
AvoidLionhead Goldfish is a persistent grazer and will shred Water Sprite within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.

Oranda Goldfish
AvoidOranda Goldfish is a persistent grazer and will shred Water Sprite within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.

Oscar
AvoidOscar is a persistent grazer and will shred Water Sprite within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.
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