How about anacharis? That's a fast grower as well.
I mentioned it. Only I called it by its new name, Egeria.
IME, Anacharis/Egeria/Elodea is a fast grower, but only in relatively cool
tanks (in the 70s). Planted tanks are often warmer (because of the lights).
Leigh
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