It requires a little more maintenance because of it's faster growth, but my tank inhabitants love it! Its a great source of nutrients for some of my snails and I've even seen my guppies taking bites on occasion. The cover it provides seems to keep my fish in a low stress state and cuts back on algae growth. The portion received was more than enough to start in my aquarium. Make sure that you want this in your tank. It is a small, persistent plant and can repopulate from a single piece.