{"title":"Background \u0026 Rooted","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"micranthemum-umbrosum-takashi","title":"Giant Baby Tears | Micranthemum umbrosum","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGiant Baby Tears carries rows of small, rounded bright-green leaves along creeping stems, bringing a soft, fresh look to the foreground or midground. Trimmed low it creeps into a loose carpet; left tall it climbs into a mound of tumbling green. \"Takashi\" is simply our supplier's name for it – botanically it is the widely grown Micranthemum umbrosum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMicranthemum umbrosum grows in the wetlands, stream edges and damp ground of the south-eastern United States, Central America and the Caribbean, often emersed on saturated soil and submerging when water rises. It adapts readily to full submersion in the aquarium, where bright light and stable, warm water suit it best.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaired, penny-shaped leaves a few millimetres across sit closely along soft stems, giving a bubbly, rounded texture that reads as a fresh light green. Under strong light and with trimming it stays compact and creeping; in lower light or left uncut it grows upward, taller and leggier, and can serve as a low background plant. The portion sold is a bunch of stems that you separate and grow on into a stand or carpet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVersatile across the foreground and midground. For a carpet, cut the stems short and plant them in small clumps a few centimetres apart, trimming regularly to force horizontal spread; for a bushier midground look, plant denser and let it mound. Frequent trimming keeps it tidy and encourages branching.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove any pot and rockwool, divide into small portions, and plant each into the substrate with tweezers. It propagates from cuttings and creeping runners – trim the tops, replant them, and both the cutting and the parent will branch. Replanting healthy tops is the quickest way to build coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive it moderate to high light for compact, carpeting growth; in low light it stretches and thins. CO2 is not strictly required but strongly recommended if you want a tight, low carpet rather than upward growth. Feed with a complete liquid fertiliser and provide a nutrient-rich substrate. Comfortable at 20–28 °C, pH around 6.0–7.5. Growth is fast, so plan on routine trimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicranthemum umbrosum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGiant Baby Tears\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth-eastern USA, Central America and the Caribbean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–15 cm (creeping when trimmed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForeground to Midground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to High\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeneficial (recommended for carpeting)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid fertiliser and nutrient-rich substrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to moderately hard (2–12)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCuttings and runners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarpets, aquascapes, planted community tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful community fish and shrimp suit it well – small tetras, rasboras, dwarf cichlids and gouramis. Shrimp graze the soft leaves and help keep the carpet clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoldfish, digging cichlids and silver dollars will uproot and graze soft carpets. In low-light tanks without CO2 it will not stay low or dense, so it is best skipped in true low-tech setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234092040483,"sku":"AA3119","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Pisces_Tissue_Culture_MICRANTHEMUM_UMBROSUM_TAKASHI.jpg?v=1781490329"},{"product_id":"cryptocoryne-beckettii","title":"Cryptocoryne Beckettii","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCryptocoryne beckettii is a compact, easygoing crypt with softly ruffled leaves in green and warm brownish tones. It sits neatly in the midground, undemanding and tolerant of ordinary tap-water conditions. A good first crypt and a reliable filler once it settles in. Supplied as a clean tissue-culture cup, pest-, snail- and algae-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to the shaded streams and rivers of Sri Lanka, where it roots in soft substrate under a canopy of dappled light and gentle flow. In the aquarium it recreates well with a nutrient substrate, modest light and calm water – it dislikes strong light and turbulence, both of which can trigger melt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLance-shaped leaves with a lightly wavy margin form a low rosette, olive to reddish-brown above and often paler beneath, deepening in colour under brighter light. Submerged it typically reaches 15–20 cm, occasionally to 25 cm, with leaves that arch over as they mature. Newly planted, it may melt back before regrowing submerged leaves from the roots – normal crypt behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA midground plant, and a good foreground choice in larger tanks where its modest height reads as low cover. Plant in a loose group to form a bushy patch, and use it to hide the bare lower stems of taller background plants. Position it out of strong filter flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the culture gel from the roots, separate the plantlets, and plant the roots in the substrate with the crown just above the surface – bury roots, not crown. Root tabs suit it well. It propagates by runners, throwing daughter plants alongside the parent that can be separated once rooted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLow to moderate light is ideal; intense light can brown or melt the leaves. CO2 is not required but encourages fuller growth. As a root feeder it wants root tabs in a nutrient substrate. Comfortable at 22–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, moderate hardness (4–18 dGH). Growth is slow to moderate; keep conditions stable, as sudden changes are the usual cause of melt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCryptocoryne beckettii\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeckett's Water Trumpet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSri Lanka\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–25 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow to Moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidground \/ Foreground (larger tanks)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to Moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required (beneficial)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoot tabs (root feeder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–18 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRunners (daughter plants)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunity tanks, beginners, midground planting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEasygoing with peaceful community fish, tetras, rasboras, dwarf cichlids, livebearers, gouramis, shrimp and snails. Bottom-dwellers such as corydoras appreciate the low cover it provides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiggers and larger cichlids disturb the roots and bring on melt, and goldfish will graze the soft leaves. Avoid strong light and turbulent flow, both of which stress the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234092761379,"sku":"AA2991","price":20.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Tissue_Culture_Cryptocoryne_beckettii.jpg?v=1781491228"},{"product_id":"cryptocoryne-tropica","title":"Cryptocoryne Tropica | Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Tropica'","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCryptocoryne Tropica is the most compact of the wendtii forms - a low, broad rosette of dark bronze-green leaves with a beautifully hammered texture. Bred by the Tropica nursery, it stays small and tidy, which makes it one of the best crypts for nano tanks and the front half of a layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts parent species, Cryptocoryne wendtii, grows along shaded stream banks and seasonally flooded ground in Sri Lanka. In the aquarium it wants a mature, stable tank with a nutrient-rich substrate and gentle flow - and to be planted once and left alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBroad, heavily textured (hammered) leaves in dark bronze-green to brown, forming a compact rosette of just 8–15 cm. Supplied as a tissue-culture cup of small plantlets that will take a few months to develop the full hammered look. Expect some melt after planting; new leaves regrow from the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeground to midground. Plant in groups 4–6 cm apart around stones and wood, where its dark texture contrasts well with brighter greens. It fills in slowly by runners into a low, dense stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse off the nutrient gel, divide into plantlets and plant into the substrate with crowns exposed. Propagates by runners; separate and replant daughter plants once rooted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLow to moderate light, CO2 not required, root tabs or nutrient substrate for its root-feeding habit. Water of 22–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, soft to moderately hard. Slow growth means algae can settle on old leaves - shrimp and snails help, and moderate light keeps things balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCryptocoryne wendtii 'Tropica'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCryptocoryne Tropica\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSri Lanka (cultivated form)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–15 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForeground to midground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoot tabs (heavy root feeder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–15 °dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRunners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNano tanks, community tanks, low-tech setups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTetras, rasboras, corydoras, gouramis, dwarf shrimp and snails - its tough, leathery leaves are ignored by community fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoldfish, silver dollars, uaru and digging cichlids. Avoid moving established plants and avoid sudden parameter changes, which cause melt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234092957987,"sku":"AA2990","price":20.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Tissue_Culture_Cryptocoryne_tropica.jpg?v=1781491229"},{"product_id":"cryptocoryne-undulata","title":"Cryptocoryne Undulata","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCryptocoryne undulata is an elegant Sri Lankan crypt with narrow, wavy-edged leaves in green to brown tones - a touch more graceful than its wendtii cousins, and every bit as forgiving. A dependable midground plant for low-tech tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFound in streams, rivers and marshes across Sri Lanka, growing both submersed and emersed as water levels shift with the seasons. Give it a mature, stable aquarium with nutrient-rich substrate and gentle flow, and let it settle in one spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNarrow, undulate (wavy-margined) leaves in olive-green to brown, often with a darker patterned upper surface and reddish underside, reaching 15–25 cm tall. Supplied as a tissue-culture cup of small plantlets that need a few months to reach size. Post-planting melt of old leaves is normal - regrowth comes quickly from the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA midground plant, or background in nano tanks. Plant in loose groups 5–8 cm apart; its wavy, upright leaves make a fine transition between low foreground plants and taller background stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse away the nutrient gel, divide into individual plantlets and plant with crowns above the substrate. Propagates readily by runners; separate and replant plantlets once they carry a few leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLow to moderate light, no CO2 needed, root tabs or a nutrient substrate for the roots. Water of 22–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, soft to moderately hard. Growth is slow to moderate; stronger light and CO2 deepen the brown tones but are entirely optional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCryptocoryne undulata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUndulate Cryptocoryne\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSri Lanka\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–25 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoot tabs (heavy root feeder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–15 °dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRunners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunity tanks, low-tech setups, beginners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTetras, rasboras, corydoras, gouramis, shrimp and snails all coexist happily with crypts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoldfish, silver dollars, uaru and large digging cichlids. Avoid transplanting once settled and avoid abrupt changes in water chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234093449507,"sku":"AA2993","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Tissue_Culture_Cryptocoryne_undulata.jpg?v=1781491230"},{"product_id":"cryptocoryne-pygmaea","title":"Cryptocoryne Pygmaea","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCryptocoryne pygmaea is one of the smallest crypts in the hobby - a dainty, grassy rosette from the Philippines that suits nano tanks and foreground planting where bigger crypts would swamp the layout. Slow, steady and pleasingly undemanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to the Philippine islands of Palawan and Busuanga, where it grows in shallow forest streams. Recreate this with a mature, stable tank, soft to moderately hard water, gentle flow and a fine nutrient-rich substrate its short roots can work into.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNarrow, slightly wavy green to olive leaves in a compact rosette, typically 5–10 cm tall in the foreground, though well-fed plants in rich substrate can push closer to 15 cm. Supplied as a tissue-culture cup of small plantlets - ideal for splitting into many foreground tufts. Some post-planting melt is normal; regrowth follows from the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA foreground to lower-midground plant. Plant plugs 3–4 cm apart across the front of the tank and let runners knit them into a low, dense border - a good low-tech alternative to demanding carpet plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse away the nutrient gel, divide the portion into small plugs and plant each with tweezers, keeping crowns above the substrate. Spreads by short runners; lift and replant plantlets to steer coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLow to moderate light and no CO2 required, though CO2 and good substrate speed up its naturally slow pace. Feed the roots with tabs or an enriched substrate. Water of 22–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.5 and soft to moderately hard suits it. Being slow, it benefits from shrimp and snails keeping its leaves algae-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCryptocoryne pygmaea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePygmy Crypt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhilippines (Palawan, Busuanga)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–15 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForeground to midground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoot tabs (heavy root feeder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–15 °dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRunners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNano tanks, shrimp tanks, low-tech foregrounds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNano fish - ember tetras, chili rasboras, pygmy corydoras - plus dwarf shrimp and snails, all of which leave it untouched.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoldfish, cichlids and any boisterous diggers; a plant this small is easily uprooted. Avoid relocating it once planted and avoid unstable parameters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234093842723,"sku":"AA2992","price":42.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Tissue_Culture_Cryptocoryne_pygmaea.jpg?v=1781491229"},{"product_id":"cryptocoryne-wendtii-mauve-flush","title":"Cryptocoryne Wendtii Mauve Flush","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCryptocoryne Wendtii Mauve Flush is a locally propagated tissue-culture selection of Cryptocoryne wendtii, named for the mauve-pink tint that washes over its young leaves. It is not a widely documented international cultivar - think of it as a colour-selected wendtii - so it grows and behaves exactly as the dependable parent species does.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCryptocoryne wendtii comes from shaded stream banks and seasonally flooded forest pools in Sri Lanka, often emersed part of the year. Give it a mature, stable aquarium with a nutrient-rich substrate and gentle flow, and plant it once rather than shifting it about.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLance-shaped, gently ruffled leaves in green-bronze with a mauve-pink flush strongest on new growth; colour varies with light and nutrients, and some leaves may stay plain bronze-green. Expect a rosette of roughly 10–20 cm. Supplied as a tissue-culture cup of small plantlets that need a few months to size up. Post-planting melt is normal - regrowth comes from the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMidground. Plant in groups 5 cm apart and let runners thicken the stand; the subtle mauve tones show best against plain green neighbours and pale substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse away the nutrient gel, divide the portion into plantlets and plant with crowns above the substrate. Propagates by underground runners; separate and replant daughters once rooted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLow to moderate light and no CO2 required; slightly stronger light with iron-rich root feeding brings out the mauve flush. Water of 22–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, soft to moderately hard. Growth is slow - keep algae grazers about and resist the urge to relocate it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCryptocoryne wendtii 'Mauve Flush'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMauve Flush Crypt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSri Lanka (cultivated selection)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–20 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoot tabs (heavy root feeder); iron aids colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–15 °dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRunners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunity tanks, low-tech setups, collectors of crypt forms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTetras, rasboras, corydoras, gouramis, dwarf shrimp and snails - all ignore crypts entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoldfish, silver dollars, uaru and digging cichlids. Avoid frequent replanting and sudden water-chemistry changes, which cause melt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234094039331,"sku":"AA2994","price":42.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Tissue_Culture_Cryptocoryne_wendtii_mauve_flush.jpg?v=1781491230"},{"product_id":"hydrocotyle-leucocephala","title":"Hydrocotyle Leucocephala | Hydrocotyle leucocephala","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHydrocotyle leucocephala, better known as Brazilian pennywort, is a fast and forgiving stem plant carrying round, coin-like leaves along trailing stems. It grows planted, floating or draped over hardscape and asks very little in return – a genuinely beginner-friendly plant that fills a tank with green in no time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis species grows across the wetlands, marshes and slow streams of South America, from Brazil to Argentina and Paraguay, scrambling over the surface and rooting along the banks. In the aquarium it is undemanding, but warm, stable water and regular feeding keep the round leaves large and healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRound to heart-shaped, softly scalloped leaves sit along long, flexible stems in a fresh green. It readily reaches 30–50 cm and keeps growing, and often looks its best allowed to trail or float. Supplied as a bunch of cuttings that root quickly; trim and replant the tops to keep the group full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuits the midground and background, or floats freely for shade and fry cover. Planted stems grow toward the light and need regular trimming to stay tidy. With strong light, CO2 and frequent trimming it can be held low as a loose foreground mat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove the band and any rockwool, then plant stems individually or let them float. It draws most of its nutrients from the water column rather than its roots. Propagation is simply a matter of cutting a stem below a node and replanting or floating it, where it roots within days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTolerates low to high light, only becoming leggy and pale in deep shade. CO2 is not needed but speeds growth and deepens colour. Dose liquid fertiliser and keep water at 22–28 °C, pH 6.0–8.0. Fast growth means regular trimming to keep it in check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHydrocotyle leucocephala\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrazilian Pennywort\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–50 cm (trailing, longer if left to grow)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidground \/ Background \/ Floating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to High\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid fertiliser (water column feeder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to hard, 3–18 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStem cuttings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginners, community and low-tech planted tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompatible with most peaceful community fish and shrimp – tetras, rasboras, gouramis, livebearers, corydoras and dwarf shrimp – with floating stems doubling as fry cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge herbivores and diggers like goldfish, silver dollars and big cichlids will graze or uproot it. It is also sensitive to liquid-carbon overdosing, which can melt the soft leaves, so dose conservatively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234094498083,"sku":"AA2948","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Pisces_Tissue_Culture_Hydrocotyle_leucocephala.jpg?v=1781490862"},{"product_id":"bacopa-caroliniana","title":"Bacopa Caroliniana | Bacopa caroliniana","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBacopa caroliniana is the classic green Bacopa – upright, hardy and one of the easiest stem plants to keep. Supplied as clean tissue culture, it forms tidy columns of rounded, slightly succulent leaves for the mid to background. Forgiving in a low-tech tank and prettier still with a bit more light. Sold as a lab-grown tissue-culture cup – pest-, snail- and algae-free, and ready to plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to the swamps, ditches and slow streams of the south-eastern United States, it grows both emersed on wet mud and fully submerged. Its amphibious nature is why it settles so readily across a wide range of aquarium conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThick stems bear pairs of oval, fleshy leaves that smell faintly of lemon when crushed. Green in moderate light, the tops flush copper and pink under strong light. Stems climb to 30–60 cm. As tissue culture it begins as many small plantlets that convert to submerged growth and size up over the first few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA midground to background stem plant, best in groups of several stems. Trim near the surface and replant the tops to thicken the stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse off the culture gel, divide into small clumps and plant each a couple of centimetres into the substrate. Propagate by cuttings – replant trimmed tops, which root reliably.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eModerate light and 20–28 °C suit it well. CO2 is not required but improves growth and colour, and liquid fertiliser with iron brings out the coppery tops. Growth is moderate, keeping it easy to manage in low-tech tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBacopa caroliniana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBacopa, Lemon Bacopa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth-eastern USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–60 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidground \/ Background\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to High\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required (beneficial)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid fertiliser; iron for red tones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–15 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCuttings (replant the tops)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginners, low-tech \u0026amp; community tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHappy with peaceful community fish and invertebrates – tetras, rasboras, livebearers, gouramis, corydoras, shrimp and snails.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge herbivores and diggers such as goldfish, silver dollars and many cichlids will strip or uproot it. It also resents heavy liquid-carbon dosing, which can cause leaf drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234094661923,"sku":"AA2945","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Pisces_Tissue_Culture_Bacopa_caroliniana.jpg?v=1781490861"},{"product_id":"lysimachia-nummularia","title":"Lysimachia Nummularia | Lysimachia nummularia","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLysimachia nummularia, or Creeping Jenny, is a bright-leaved marsh plant with rounded, coin-shaped leaves on trailing stems that flush golden-green under strong light. It is worth knowing up front that this is a semi-aquatic bog plant, not a true long-term aquatic – it grows beautifully emersed and will live submerged for a good while, but often slowly loses leaves underwater. Used with that in mind, it adds cheerful colour to a planted tank or paludarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLysimachia nummularia is native to Europe and western Asia, growing along damp ground, pond edges and stream banks where it creeps over wet soil. It is naturally a marginal, emersed plant rather than a submerged one. In the aquarium it can be grown fully submerged for a time, but it truly thrives emersed – at the water's edge, in a paludarium, or with its tips above the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA healthy plant carries small, rounded, opposite leaves along creeping stems, fresh green in shade and golden-lime under bright light. Submerged, it stays low and trailing, generally under 10–15 cm tall, and will creep along rather than shoot up. The portion supplied, often a clean tissue culture, is a young trailing stem with several leaf pairs, ready to plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest used in the foreground to midground, where its low, creeping habit and bright leaves stand out, or planted at the water's edge in a paludarium. Plant the stems into the substrate and let them trail; pinch back and replant tips to keep it compact. It also works trailing over hardscape or emersed on damp margins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse any tissue-culture gel or remove rockwool, separate the stems, and plant each into the substrate. It propagates readily from cuttings – snip a length of stem and replant it, and each node will root and creep outward. Emersed, it spreads quickly along wet soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eModerate to high light brings out the golden colour and keeps growth compact; in low light it stays greener and grows more slowly. CO2 is not required. Being marginal, it prefers slightly cooler water than most tropicals, around 15–24 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, in soft to moderately hard water; a nutrient-rich substrate helps. Submerged growth is moderate at best and may thin over time – if it starts to decline underwater, grow it emersed instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLysimachia nummularia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCreeping Jenny, Moneywort\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEurope \u0026amp; western Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–15 cm submerged (creeping)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate (semi-aquatic)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForeground \/ Midground \/ Emersed margin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to High\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNutrient-rich substrate \/ liquid fertiliser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–24 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–15 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStem cuttings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaludariums, emersed margins, temperate\/coldwater and short-term submerged use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFine with peaceful community fish and shrimp, and well suited to cooler or unheated tanks and paludariums given its preference for milder temperatures. It is at its best around the waterline rather than deep in a warm tropical tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid plant-eaters and diggers – goldfish, silver dollars and boisterous cichlids – which strip or uproot soft creeping stems. More importantly, don't expect it to hold up long-term as a fully submerged plant in a warm tank; if it begins to melt underwater, move it emersed rather than persisting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234094858531,"sku":"AA2946","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Pisces_Tissue_Culture_Lysimachia_nummularia_Pennywort.jpg?v=1781490863"},{"product_id":"water-wisteria","title":"Water Wisteria | Hygrophila difformis","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater Wisteria is a hardy, fast-growing favourite prized for its lacy, deeply cut leaves and bright fresh-green colour. It is one of the easiest ways to add living green to a community tank and undemanding in moderate light. Supplied as a clean, lab-grown tissue-culture cup — pest-, snail- and algae-free, and ready to plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHygrophila difformis is native to South and South-East Asia — India, Thailand, Malaysia and neighbouring regions — growing in marshes, ditches and slow streams that flood seasonally, so it lives both emersed and submerged. In the aquarium it adapts to a wide range of conditions; brighter light simply produces finer, more finely divided leaves and denser growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSubmerged leaves are the signature feature — light green and deeply lobed into a delicate, fern-like lace; emersed growth is simpler and more oak-like. Stems reach roughly 20–50 cm tall and up to 25 cm across. Being a tissue-culture portion, expect small young shoots that may reshape their leaves as they convert to submerged growth, then grow away quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA midground to background plant, effective in a group where the lacy foliage forms a soft, airy mass. Plant stems a couple of centimetres apart and trim by topping; the cuttings replant easily to build a fuller stand. It can also be left to float, where it grows lush and offers cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the nutrient gel from the roots, divide the culture into small clumps and plant each in the substrate. Propagate by cutting healthy tops and replanting them, or simply let side shoots develop and separate them once rooted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrows in low light but is finer and more compact under moderate to bright light, becoming leggy if too dim. CO2 is not required — a well-stocked tank often supplies enough — though it speeds growth. Feed mainly through the water column with a liquid fertiliser. Comfortable at 22–28 °C in soft to moderately hard, near-neutral water. Growth is fast. It is prone to melting when first introduced, so do not be alarmed by early leaf loss; healthy new growth follows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHygrophila difformis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Wisteria\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth \u0026amp; South-East Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidground \/ Background (or floating)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to Moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid fertiliser (water column)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to moderately hard (3–15 °dGH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCuttings (top and replant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginners, community aquariums, low-tech tanks, fry cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent with peaceful community fish, tetras, rasboras, livebearers, gouramis, shrimp and snails; floating clumps make good fry and shrimp cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoldfish, silver dollars and larger cichlids will graze the soft, lacy leaves quickly. Avoid overdosing liquid carbon, which can trigger melting in newly planted stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234095055139,"sku":"AA2947","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Water_Wisteria_Hygrophila_difformis.jpg?v=1781487089"},{"product_id":"ludwigia-repens","title":"Ludwigia Repens | Ludwigia repens","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLudwigia repens is the easy way into red aquarium plants. Its oval leaves run from olive-green on top to warm red-copper underneath, deepening across the whole plant under good light. Hardy, adaptable and quick to fill a background, it gives colour without demanding the high-tech setup that fussier reds insist on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLudwigia repens is native to North and Central America, growing in ponds, ditches and slow streams, both emersed on damp margins and fully submerged. In the aquarium it recreates that setting easily in warm, well-lit water, and colours up best when light is strong and iron is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA healthy plant carries rounded to oval leaves in opposite pairs up a firm stem, green above and reddish beneath, reddening overall in bright light. It reaches around 20–50 cm tall and is most effective planted in a group. The portion supplied is a young stem or stems that root readily and gain colour and height as they settle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA background plant, or a midground accent in a smaller tank, striking planted in a loose group where the red tones show. Space stems for light penetration, and trim and replant the tops to keep the group bushy; regular topping encourages side shoots and a fuller stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove any pot or rockwool and plant each stem individually in the substrate, a little apart. Propagate from cuttings – snip the top few centimetres and replant it, and the base will branch. Trimmings root quickly, so a single plant soon becomes many.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eForgiving for a red plant: it grows under moderate light and colours best under high light. CO2 is not required but is beneficial, and an iron-rich liquid fertiliser deepens the reds. Keep it at 20–28 °C, pH around 5.5–8.0, in soft to moderately hard water. Growth is moderate to fast; without enough light it stays green and can grow leggy, which is normal rather than a fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLudwigia repens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCreeping Primrose-willow, Red Ludwigia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNorth \u0026amp; Central America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to Fast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner to Intermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackground \/ Midground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to High\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeneficial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIron-rich liquid fertiliser (water column feeder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–15 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStem cuttings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner planted tanks wanting colour, community tanks, aquascapes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn easy fit with community fish – tetras, rasboras, barbs, livebearers, gouramis and peaceful cichlids – and with shrimp, which graze harmlessly over the leaves. Its red tones lift a green-dominated layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid known plant-eaters and diggers – silver dollars, large goldfish and boisterous cichlids – which strip or uproot soft stems. In dim tanks it loses its red and grows leggy, so give it decent light if colour is the goal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234095874339,"sku":"AA2284","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Creeping_Primrose_Ludwigia_repens.jpg?v=1781486546"},{"product_id":"cryptocoryne-balansae","title":"Cryptocoryne Balansae","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCryptocoryne balansae is the tall, ribbon-leaved crypt, its long green blades embossed with a hammered, quilted texture that ripples in the flow. Unlike the low-growing wendtii crypts, this one climbs to the back of the tank and makes a striking, moving screen of green. Supplied as a clean tissue-culture cup, pest-, snail- and algae-free and ready to plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt grows in the fast-flowing rivers and streams of Thailand and Laos, rooted in mineral-rich substrates and often in harder, calcium-bearing water. Recreating that means a nutrient substrate, moderate light and, ideally, water with a decent mineral content – it genuinely appreciates hardness rather than very soft, acidic conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLong, narrow, strap-like leaves with a distinctive puckered or bullate surface rise from a central rootstock, fresh to olive green and up to 40–60 cm or more in a tall tank. As a tissue-culture portion it arrives small and emersed-grown; expect it to melt back and then regrow submerged leaves from the roots, which is normal for crypts and not a cause for alarm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA background plant despite older labelling – its height and fluted leaves make a natural backdrop rather than a midground filler. Give it space to spread by runners into a grove, and keep it clear of fine foreground plants it would shade. Once settled it dislikes being moved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the culture gel from the roots, separate the little plantlets, and plant the roots in the substrate with the crown just above the surface – bury roots, not crown. Root tabs under it pay dividends. It propagates by runners, sending up daughter plants nearby that can be lifted and replanted once rooted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eModerate to high light brings out the hammered leaf texture; CO2 is not required but promotes fuller growth. It is a root feeder, so use root tabs in a nutrient substrate, and it prefers harder water – calcium shortage shows as curled, deformed leaves. Comfortable at 20–28 °C, pH 6.0–8.0, medium to hard water. Growth is moderate once established; expect an initial melt as it converts to submerged growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCryptocoryne crispatula var. balansae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalansae Crypt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoutheast Asia (Thailand, Laos)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40–60 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner to Intermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to High\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required (beneficial)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoot tabs (root feeder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–18 dGH (prefers harder water)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRunners (daughter plants)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackground planting, community tanks, harder water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuits most peaceful community fish, tetras, rasboras, gouramis, dwarf cichlids, livebearers, shrimp and snails, all of which leave the tough leaves alone. Its height gives shy fish somewhere to retreat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge diggers and big cichlids disturb the roots and trigger melt, and very soft, acidic tanks work against its preference for mineral-rich water. Avoid frequent replanting, which sets it back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234096038179,"sku":"AA2161","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Other listing (SKU AA1598)","offer_id":55304234336547,"sku":"AA1598","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Crypt._balansae_Cryptocoryne_crispatula_balansae.jpg?v=1781487615"},{"product_id":"bacopa-amplexicaulis-giant-red","title":"Bacopa Amplexicaulis Giant Red | Bacopa caroliniana","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBacopa Amplexicaulis \"Giant Red\" is a robust, large-leaved form of the familiar Bacopa, selected for warm coppery-red tones under strong light. Botanically it belongs to Bacopa caroliniana – the name amplexicaulis is an older synonym still used in the trade. Supplied as clean tissue culture, it is a hardy background plant that rewards good light with real colour. Sold as a lab-grown tissue-culture cup – pest-, snail- and algae-free, and ready to plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike its green sibling, it comes from the swamps, ditches and slow waters of the south-eastern United States, growing both emersed and submerged. It is amphibious by nature and adapts to a broad range of aquarium conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStout stems carry large, fleshy oval leaves. In moderate light the plant stays green to bronze; under bright light with iron dosing the crowns develop the copper-to-red colour it is prized for. Stems reach 30–60 cm or more. As tissue culture, the portion starts as many small, tightly packed plantlets that convert to submerged growth and size up over the first weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA background or tall midground plant, most effective grouped so the coloured tops read as a block. Trim near the surface and replant the tops to build density and keep the colour up top where the light is strongest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the tissue-culture gel from the roots, divide into small clumps and plant each a couple of centimetres into the substrate. Propagate by cuttings – replant trimmed tops, which root readily.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eModerate to high light brings out the red; in low light it simply stays green. CO2 is not required but noticeably improves growth and colour, and iron-rich liquid fertiliser is key to the red tones. Temperature 20–28 °C. Growth is moderate, so it holds its shape without runaway trimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBacopa caroliniana (syn. B. amplexicaulis)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGiant Red Bacopa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth-eastern USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–60 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner to Intermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidground \/ Background\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to High\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required (beneficial)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid fertiliser; iron for red colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–15 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCuttings (replant the tops)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanted community tanks, colour accents, beginners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuits peaceful community fish and invertebrates – tetras, rasboras, livebearers, gouramis, shrimp and snails – that leave its sturdy stems alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge herbivores and diggers such as goldfish, silver dollars and many cichlids will strip or uproot it. It also dislikes heavy liquid-carbon dosing, which can trigger leaf loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234096267555,"sku":"AA2096","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Pisces_Tissue_Culture_BACOPA_AMPLEXICAULIS_GIANT_RED.jpg?v=1781490331"},{"product_id":"myriophyllum-simulans-milfoil","title":"Myriophyllum Simulans Milfoil | Myriophyllum simulans","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMyriophyllum simulans is a native Australian milfoil with soft, feathery whorls that add movement and fine texture to a planted tank. It is an easygoing stem plant that gives the delicate look of a demanding species without the fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe species is found in still and slow-moving waters of eastern Australia. In the aquarium it recreates that setting well in calm to gently flowing water; it adapts to a broad range of conditions and does not depend on high tech to grow, though brighter light and a few nutrients bring out fuller foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFine, feathery leaves in light green are arranged in whorls up slender upright stems, catching the light and contrasting beautifully against darker, broader-leaved plants. Individual stems reach around 20–40 cm and branch as they grow. The portion sold is a bundle of cuttings that root and bush out once planted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest in the midground to background, planted in loose groups so the fine foliage reads as a soft green cloud. Give it a little space around each stem for water movement, and trim and replant the tops to keep the group dense and bushy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove any pot, rockwool and lead weights, separate the stems, and plant each individually a couple of centimetres into the substrate. It propagates from cuttings: snip healthy tops and replant them, and they quickly form new roots and shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eModerate to high light gives the densest, lushest whorls; it will survive in lower light but grows thinner. CO2 is not required but is beneficial and boosts growth. Feed mainly through the water column with a liquid fertiliser, keep the water 20–26 °C, pH around 6.0–7.5, and expect fast growth that needs regular trimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMyriophyllum simulans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMilfoil, Simulans Milfoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEastern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–40 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner to Intermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidground to Background\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to High\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required (beneficial)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid fertiliser (water column)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–26 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to moderately hard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStem cuttings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanted community tanks and native-style aquascapes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful community fish, shrimp and snails suit it well, and the fine foliage makes excellent cover for fry and shrimplets. It pairs nicely with rainbowfish, tetras, rasboras and small native fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHerbivores and vigorous diggers such as large goldfish, silver dollars and many cichlids will shred or uproot the delicate stems. Very low light will leave it sparse and leggy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234096496931,"sku":"AA2094","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Pisces_Tissue_Culture_Myriophyllum_simulans_milfoil.jpg?v=1781490863"},{"product_id":"floscopa-scandens-mini-bamboo","title":"Floscopa Mini Bamboo | Floscopa cf. scandens","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA curious little plant sold as underwater bamboo, Floscopa cf. scandens forms neat upright shoots with a bamboo-like habit. It is a rewarding stem for aquascapers who can give it strong light and CO2, though it is more at home with its feet wet and its head in the air. We think it is worth a spot in a high-tech midground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFloscopa scandens grows through the swamps and marsh margins of Southeast Asia, mostly emersed or only partly submerged. It is a member of the Commelinaceae family, a relative of the spiderworts. To keep it happily submerged you need to recreate those bright, nutrient-rich wetland conditions: strong light, soft slightly acidic water, a rich substrate and a steady supply of CO2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlim vertical stems carry pointed lance-shaped leaves in a tidy, tiered arrangement that gives the bamboo look. Submerged it stays fresh green and reaches roughly 30–50 cm, sitting comfortably in the midground to background. The portion sold is a young cutting or in-vitro shoot that will grow upward and can be topped and replanted to bush out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest used in the midground to background of a planted layout, grouped in a small stand for impact. Plant the stems in substrate a few centimetres apart. It also excels in the transition zone of a paludarium or wabi-kusa, grown emersed where it is far less demanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove any pot or rockwool and gently separate the stems, then push each into the substrate 3–4 cm apart so it can root. Propagation is by cuttings: snip a healthy shoot and replant it, and it will soon take hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a demanding plant underwater. It wants high light, injected CO2 and a nutrient-rich substrate with regular liquid dosing; under low light it drops its lower leaves and thins out. Keep it warm at 22–28 °C in soft, acidic to neutral water. Growth submerged is slow, so watch for algae on older leaves. We will be candid: many keepers find Floscopa far easier grown emersed, and it is not a bulletproof aquatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloscopa cf. scandens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloscopa, Underwater Bamboo, Mini Bamboo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidground \/ Background\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRequired\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich substrate plus liquid fertiliser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5–7.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft, 2–8 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStem cuttings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-tech planted tanks, paludariums and wabi-kusa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall, gentle community fish and shrimp that will not uproot or graze soft new growth suit it well – think small tetras, rasboras, pygmy corydoras and dwarf shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoisterous diggers and herbivores such as large goldfish, most cichlids, silver dollars and crayfish, which will disturb or eat it. Avoid low-light, no-CO2 tanks, where it will slowly decline rather than thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234097021219,"sku":"AA2095","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Pisces_Tissue_Culture_FLOSCOPA_SCANDENS_MINI_BAMBOO.jpg?v=1781490862"},{"product_id":"hygrophila-stricta","title":"Hygrophila Stricta | Hygrophila corymbosa 'Stricta'","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHygrophila corymbosa 'Stricta' is the tall, upright form of the temple plant, prized for the neat, symmetrical whorls of large leaves that climb its sturdy stem. It is fast, hardy and forgiving, filling a background quickly without demanding CO2. A good honest workhorse for a bigger tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHygrophila corymbosa is native to South-East Asia, growing along streams, ditches and flooded margins where it lives emersed on the bank and submerged when water rises. In the aquarium it recreates that setting in warm, well-lit, nutrient-rich water, and adapts readily to a wide range of hardness and pH.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA healthy plant carries broad, apple-green leaves, sometimes bronze or reddish on top under strong light, arranged in tidy opposite pairs up a thick stem. It grows tall and imposing, to around 40–50 cm, so it suits larger aquariums where it has room to rise. The portion supplied is a young stem or group that will settle, root and quickly gain height.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA background plant for medium to large tanks, striking planted in a row or loose group. It grows tall fast, so give it space and be ready to trim; the large leaves cast shade, so keep it behind lower plants rather than in front of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove any pot or rockwool and plant each stem into the substrate with a little space between stems. Propagate from cuttings – trim the top and replant it, and side shoots will sprout from the remaining stem. Trimmings root easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is undemanding – low to moderate light will do, though moderate to high light brings out fuller growth and any reddish tones. CO2 is not required but is beneficial, and it feeds heavily from the water column, so keep liquid fertiliser up to it; heavy feeders like this can also appreciate root tabs. Keep it at 20–30 °C, pH around 6.0–7.8, in soft to hard water. Growth is fast, so plan on frequent trimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHygrophila corymbosa 'Stricta'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHygrophila Stricta, Temple Plant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth-East Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40–50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to Moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeneficial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid fertiliser (water column feeder); root tabs beneficial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–30 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–18 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStem cuttings \u0026amp; side shoots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner planted and community tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuits most community and larger peaceful fish – tetras, barbs, rainbowfish, gouramis, livebearers and peaceful cichlids – and coexists well with shrimp and snails.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid dedicated plant-eaters and diggers – silver dollars, large goldfish, uaru and many big cichlids – which will strip the soft leaves or uproot stems. Otherwise this is one of the more robust choices around.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234097447203,"sku":"AA1880","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Pisces_Tissue_Culture_Hygrophila_Stricta.jpg?v=1781490862"},{"product_id":"bacopa","title":"Bacopa | Bacopa caroliniana","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBacopa is one of the classic beginner stem plants – upright, sturdy and slow enough to be tidy without constant trimming. Supplied here as the green Bacopa caroliniana, it forms neat columns of rounded leaves that suit the mid to background. It thrives in a plain low-tech tank and simply does better still with more light and a little care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBacopa caroliniana grows in swamps, ditches and slow streams across the south-eastern United States, both emersed on wet mud and fully submerged. It is genuinely amphibious, which is part of why it adapts so readily to aquarium life across a wide range of conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThick, fleshy stems carry pairs of oval, slightly succulent leaves. In moderate light the plant is a solid green; under strong light the tops flush copper, bronze and pink. Crushed leaves give off a faint lemon scent. Stems climb to 30–60 cm and are supplied as cuttings ready to plant and root.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA midground to background stem plant, best planted in small groups of several stems for a fuller look. Trim the tops when they near the surface and replant the cuttings to build a denser stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove any lead weight or rockwool, separate the stems and plant each a couple of centimetres into the substrate. Propagation is by cuttings – snip the top few centimetres and replant; both the cutting and the trimmed stem will grow on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eModerate light and a temperature of 20–28 °C suit it. CO2 is not required but improves growth and colour, and a regular liquid fertiliser keeps it healthy; the tops colour best with good light plus iron-rich dosing. Growth is moderate rather than rampant, so it stays manageable in a low-tech setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBacopa caroliniana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBacopa, Lemon Bacopa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth-eastern USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–60 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidground \/ Background\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to High\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required (beneficial)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid fertiliser; iron for red tones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–15 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCuttings (replant the tops)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginners, low-tech \u0026amp; community tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGets on with almost any peaceful community fish, tetras, rasboras, livebearers, gouramis, corydoras, shrimp and snails. Its sturdy stems shrug off gentle nibbling better than most soft stem plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge herbivores and diggers such as goldfish, silver dollars and many cichlids will strip or uproot it. It also resents heavy liquid-carbon dosing, which can cause the leaves to shed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234097840419,"sku":"AA1764","price":8.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Bacopa_Bacopa_spp..jpg?v=1781485970"},{"product_id":"echinodorus-boliviansis","title":"Bolivian Chain Sword | Helanthium bolivianum","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Bolivian Chain Sword is a small, grassy relative of the big Amazon swords – despite the old \"Echinodorus\" name it now sits in the genus Helanthium. It spreads by runners into a low thicket of narrow leaves, making a lovely foreground or midground filler. Supplied as a clean, lab-grown tissue culture – snail-, pest- and algae-free, and ready to plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHelanthium bolivianum comes from the shallow margins and slow streams of South America, rooted in rich, silty ground. Recreate that with a nutritious substrate, good light and stable warmth. It is a true aquatic and grows submerged long-term, running to form a grassy patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlender, strap-like light-green leaves, roughly 1 cm wide and 10–30 cm long depending on light – brighter light keeps it short and dense, dim light makes it stretch taller. It does not form a big rosette like the true swords; instead it chains outward via runners. The tissue-culture portion is a small clump of young plants that spreads over several weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA foreground carpet in larger tanks or a midground group in smaller ones. Plant the divisions a few centimetres apart and let the runners knit them together. Keep it clear of tall shading plants so the patch stays low and dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the tissue-culture gel from the roots, divide the clump into small plugs, and plant each in the substrate with a root tab nearby. It propagates prolifically by runners bearing plantlets, which root themselves and can be left to spread or separated and replanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEasy to intermediate: moderate to high light keeps it compact and carpeting, and while CO2 is not required it thickens growth. A root feeder, so use a nutrient substrate and root tabs; liquid fertiliser helps too. Keep water at 22–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.5. Growth is moderate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHelanthium bolivianum (formerly Echinodorus bolivianus)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBolivian Chain Sword\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–30 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForeground \/ Midground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoot tabs (root feeder) and liquid fertiliser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–15 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRunners with plantlets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanted community and aquascaped aquariums from 60 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful community fish – tetras, rasboras, corydoras, dwarf cichlids and gouramis – along with shrimp, which appreciate the grassy cover, and snails.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiggers and large herbivores – goldfish, large cichlids, silver dollars – will uproot the runners and shred the fine leaves. Vigorous burrowers disturb a young carpet before it establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234098463011,"sku":"AA1597","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Pisces_Tissue_Culture_Echinodorus_Boliviansis.jpg?v=1781490862"},{"product_id":"green-pennywort","title":"Green Pennywort | Hydrocotyle leucocephala","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreen Pennywort is the fresh green form of Brazilian pennywort, a fast, forgiving stem hung with round coin-shaped leaves. Plant it, float it or let it trail over wood – it grows almost anywhere and asks very little. One of the best beginner plants for quick greenery and cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHydrocotyle leucocephala comes from the wetlands, marshes and slow-moving streams of South America, spreading across the surface and rooting along the banks. In the aquarium it settles in readily; warm, stable water with regular feeding keeps its round leaves full and vivid green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrailing stems bear rounded, gently scalloped leaves in a bright green. It comfortably reaches 30–50 cm and will keep climbing, often looking best when allowed to trail or float across the surface. The bunch sold is a group of cuttings ready to root and spread; trim and replant the tops to keep it dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorks through the midground and background, or floated for shade and fry cover. Planted stems reach for the light, so regular trimming keeps them neat. Under bright light with CO2 and frequent trimming it can be trained into a low, loose foreground mat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove the band and any rockwool, then plant stems singly or let them float. It feeds mainly through the water column rather than its roots. Propagate by cutting a stem below a node and replanting or floating it; roots appear within days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHappy in anything from low to high light, only turning leggy and pale in deep shade. CO2 is optional but boosts growth and colour. Dose liquid fertiliser for the water column and keep water at 22–28 °C, pH 6.0–8.0. It is a fast grower, so expect to trim it regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHydrocotyle leucocephala\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen Pennywort, Brazilian Pennywort\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–50 cm (trailing, longer if left to grow)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidground \/ Background \/ Floating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to High\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid fertiliser (water column feeder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to hard, 3–18 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStem cuttings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginners, community and low-tech planted tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGets on with most community fish and shrimp – tetras, rasboras, gouramis, livebearers, corydoras and dwarf shrimp – and the trailing stems give fry and shy fish somewhere to hide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge herbivores and diggers such as goldfish, silver dollars and big cichlids will graze or dislodge it. It is also sensitive to liquid-carbon overdosing, which can melt soft new leaves, so go easy if you dose it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234098954531,"sku":"AA1558","price":9.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Green_Pennywort_Hydrocotyle_leucocephala.jpg?v=1781486547"},{"product_id":"ludwigia-glandulosa","title":"Ludwigia Glandulosa | Ludwigia glandulosa","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLudwigia glandulosa is one of the richer red-purple stem plants, its narrow leaves deepening to burgundy and near-violet when it is given what it wants. That colour comes at a price – it needs bright light, iron and ideally CO2 to hold its tones – so we count it among the more rewarding, rather than the easiest, plants we stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLudwigia glandulosa is native to the south-eastern United States, growing in swamps, ditches and slow, shallow waters, both emersed on wet margins and submerged. In the aquarium it recreates that setting in warm, well-lit, nutrient-rich water, and its best colour appears under strong light with plenty of iron available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA healthy plant carries slim, lance-shaped leaves on an upright stem, green-bronze in modest conditions and turning deep red, purple and violet under strong light and good nutrition. It reaches around 20–40 cm tall and looks most effective planted in a bold group. The portion supplied, often a clean tissue culture, is a young stem or plantlets that will root and colour up as conditions allow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA background plant, or a midground highlight in a smaller tank. Plant several stems together for a striking splash of colour, spacing them enough that light reaches the lower leaves. Trim and replant the coloured tops to keep the group dense and vivid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse any tissue-culture gel or remove rockwool, separate the stems, and plant each individually in the substrate. It propagates from cuttings – snip the top few centimetres and replant it, and the base will branch into new shoots. Keep the stems upright and well lit while they establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis one earns its keep with effort. High light is needed to bring out and hold the red-purple colour; under low light it reverts to plain green. CO2 is not strictly required but is strongly beneficial for growth and colour, and iron-rich liquid fertiliser is important – without enough iron and light, the colour fades. Keep it at 22–28 °C, pH around 6.0–7.2, in soft to moderately hard water. Growth is moderate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLudwigia glandulosa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCylindric-fruited Ludwigia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth-eastern United States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–40 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackground \/ Midground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeneficial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIron-rich liquid fertiliser (water column feeder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–12 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStem cuttings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-light planted tanks and aquascapes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHappy among peaceful community fish – small tetras, rasboras, dwarf cichlids and livebearers – and with shrimp, which graze harmlessly over the leaves. Its colour shows best against green plants and pale hardscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid plant-eaters and diggers – silver dollars, large goldfish and boisterous cichlids – which shred or uproot soft coloured stems. It also disappoints in low-light, low-nutrient tanks, where it loses its reds and grows lanky, so give it what it needs or choose an easier stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234099511587,"sku":"AA1557","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Pisces_Tissue_Culture_Ludwigia_Glandulosa.jpg?v=1781490328"},{"product_id":"amazon-sword-medium","title":"Amazon Sword-Medium","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe classic centrepiece plant of the aquarium hobby. The Amazon Sword grows into a bold rosette of broad green leaves that fills the middle and rear of a tank, and it is forgiving enough for a first planted aquarium. This is a medium plant — well established and ready to grow on into its full size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to the Amazon basin of South America, where it grows rooted in nutrient-rich mud along seasonally flooded riverbanks. In the aquarium it does best in a deep, nutrient-rich substrate with room around it; nursery plants are usually grown emersed, so expect the original leaves to be gradually replaced by softer submerged growth after planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA rosette of lance-shaped, bright to deep green leaves on short stems. Given root food and time it can reach 30–50 cm tall and similar spread, so allow for its adult size rather than the size it arrives at — it will outgrow small tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest planted as a solitary centrepiece in the midground to background of tanks 90 L and up. Give it clear space on all sides; its leaves shade anything planted too close. It suits larger community tanks and is tough enough for many cichlid setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove the pot and rockwool, trim any broken roots, and plant so the crown (where leaves meet roots) sits just above the substrate — burying the crown causes rot. Propagates readily from adventitious plantlets that form on long flower stalks; once a plantlet has roots and a few leaves, cut it free and plant it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eModerate light, CO2 not required (though it responds well to it), and a hearty appetite through the roots — push root tabs under it every few months or use a nutrient substrate. Water of 22–28 °C and pH 6.5–7.5 suits it best, though it tolerates a wide range. Moderate growth once settled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEchinodorus grisebachii (formerly E. amazonicus \/ E. bleherae)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmazon Sword\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth America (Amazon basin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidground to background (centrepiece)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required (beneficial)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoot tabs or nutrient substrate (heavy root feeder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to hard (adaptable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlantlets on flower stalks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner and community planted tanks 90 L+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNearly all community fish, including angelfish and discus, which use the broad leaves for shelter and spawning. Its tough leaves and strong roots also cope with many medium-sized cichlids better than most plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge herbivores such as silver dollars, uaru and big goldfish, and determined diggers like large Central American cichlids, which will shred leaves or uproot the rosette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. 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Sold established in a terracotta pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCryptocoryne wendtii grows in shaded streams and seasonally flooded riverbanks in Sri Lanka, rooted in rich mud beneath forest canopy. The aquarium equivalent is subdued to moderate light, a nutritious substrate and stable, warm water. Nursery plants are raised emersed, so expect a transition period as the plant swaps to its submerged foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBroad, slightly ruffled leaves with a distinctive hammered texture in warm bronze to brown-green tones that deepen under stronger light. A mature submerged plant reaches roughly 15–25 cm tall and slowly widens into a clump. Like most crypts it may melt its old leaves after planting or a sudden change in conditions – leave the roots undisturbed and it regrows tougher submerged leaves within a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA classic midground plant, at home tucked against wood or stone where its bronze tones contrast well with fine-leaved green plants. Space individual plants 5–8 cm apart and let clumps merge naturally. It tolerates shade from taller plants better than almost anything else, so use it to fill awkward, dimmer corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe terracotta pot can be placed straight in the tank, or remove the plant, tease off any rockwool and plant it in the substrate with the crown just above the surface. Push a root tab in nearby. It propagates by runners; once daughter plants have a few leaves and their own roots they can be cut free and replanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUndemanding: low to moderate light, no CO2 needed, and a nutritious substrate or root tabs since it feeds mainly through its roots. Keep water at 22–28 °C with a pH around 6.0–7.5. Growth is slow, so keep it out of algae-prone bright spots and avoid replanting once established – moving crypts is the main trigger for melt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCryptocoryne wendtii 'Tropica'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropica Crypt, Bronze Wendtii\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSri Lanka (cultivated selection)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–25 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoot tabs (root feeder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–15 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRunners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-tech and community aquariums from 40 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTetras, rasboras, corydoras, gouramis, dwarf cichlids and shrimp all leave it alone, and its tough leaves shrug off most plant-pickers. A good choice for busy community tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge diggers and herbivores – goldfish, silver dollars, uaru and big cichlids – will uproot or eat it. Avoid frequent replanting and abrupt parameter swings, both of which trigger crypt melt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234100658467,"sku":"AA1699","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Crypt._wendtii_tropica_Cryptocoryne_wendtii_Tropica.jpg?v=1781487615"},{"product_id":"cryptocoryne-wendtii","title":"Cryptocoryne Wendtii | Cryptocoryne wendtii","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCryptocoryne wendtii is the crypt that built the reputation of the whole genus - tough, adaptable and handsome in an understated way. If a tank can grow anything, it can grow wendtii, which is why it has been a staple of the hobby for over half a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to Sri Lanka, growing along shaded stream banks and in seasonally flooded forest pools, often emersed part of the year. It adapts to a wide range of aquarium conditions but rewards stability: a mature tank, nutrient-rich substrate, gentle flow and minimal disturbance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLance-shaped, gently ruffled leaves in shades from green through bronze to brown depending on the form and the light, in a rosette of roughly 10–25 cm. Under low light it grows taller and looser; under stronger light it stays compact and low. The potted plant arrives as a young rosette; expect the classic crypt melt after planting, with fresh submersed leaves regrowing from the roots within weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe definitive midground plant. Plant singly as an accent or in staggered groups 5–8 cm apart, and let runners slowly build a dense stand around hardscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove the pot and rockwool, trim straggly roots and plant with the crown above the substrate. Propagates by underground runners; separate and replant daughter plants once they have a few leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenuinely easy: low to moderate light, no CO2, and root tabs or a nutrient substrate to feed its roots. Water of 22–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, soft to moderately hard - though it tolerates well beyond that range. Slow to moderate growth; keep grazers about to manage algae on older leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCryptocoryne wendtii\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWendt's Water Trumpet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSri Lanka\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–25 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoot tabs (heavy root feeder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–15 °dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRunners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunity tanks, low-tech setups, beginners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVirtually all community fish - tetras, rasboras, barbs, corydoras, gouramis - plus shrimp and snails. Its firm leaves withstand more boisterous fish better than most plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoldfish, silver dollars, uaru and large digging cichlids will still uproot or eat it. Avoid moving established plants and avoid sudden parameter swings - the classic triggers of crypt melt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234100986147,"sku":"AA2761","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Crypt_wendtii_Cryptocoryne_wendtii.jpg?v=1781487614"},{"product_id":"echinodorus-bolivianus-rusby","title":"Bolivian Chain Sword (Rusby) | Helanthium bolivianum","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the Bolivian Chain Sword, Helanthium bolivianum – the \"Rusby\" in the old name simply refers to the botanist who first described it, and the plant was long sold as Echinodorus bolivianus. It is a small, grassy chain sword that runs into a low green thicket. Supplied as a clean, lab-grown tissue culture – snail-, pest- and algae-free, and ready to plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHelanthium bolivianum grows along the shallow margins and slow streams of South America in rich, silty ground. Recreate that with a nutritious substrate, good light and stable warmth. It is a true aquatic and grows submerged long-term, spreading by runners into a grassy patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNarrow, strap-like light-green leaves about 1 cm wide and 10–30 cm long – brighter light keeps it low and dense, dimmer light draws it taller. Rather than a single large rosette it chains outward on runners. The tissue-culture portion is a small clump of young plants that fills in over several weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA foreground carpet in larger tanks, or a midground group in smaller ones. Plant the divisions a few centimetres apart and let the runners join them up. Keep it out of the shade of taller plants so it stays compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the tissue-culture gel from the roots, divide into small plugs, and plant each in the substrate with a root tab nearby. It propagates freely by runners bearing plantlets, which root on their own and can be left to spread or separated and replanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEasy to intermediate: moderate to high light keeps it carpeting, and although CO2 is not required it thickens growth. A root feeder – use a nutrient substrate and root tabs, with liquid fertiliser to support it. Keep water at 22–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.5. Growth is moderate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHelanthium bolivianum (formerly Echinodorus bolivianus)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBolivian Chain Sword\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–30 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForeground \/ Midground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoot tabs (root feeder) and liquid fertiliser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–15 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRunners with plantlets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanted community and aquascaped aquariums from 60 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful community fish – tetras, rasboras, corydoras, dwarf cichlids and gouramis – plus shrimp, which enjoy the grassy cover, and snails.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiggers and large herbivores – goldfish, large cichlids, silver dollars – will uproot the runners and shred the fine leaves. Vigorous burrowers disturb a young carpet before it establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234101346595,"sku":"AA2760","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Pisces_Tissue_Culture_Echinodorus_bolivianus_Rusby.jpg?v=1781489790"},{"product_id":"cardamine-lyrata","title":"Cardamine Lyrata","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCardamine lyrata, or Japanese cress, is a bright green stem plant with rounded, kidney-shaped leaves that give a soft, informal look quite unlike the usual pointed foliage. It has a habit of wandering, sending out horizontal runners and trailing stems that weave through a scape. A little unusual, easy to grow and especially at home in cooler tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFound in the cool, flowing streams and wet ground of Japan, Korea and parts of China, often growing emersed along banks and creeping into the water. That temperate origin matters: it prefers cooler water than most tropical stems, and recreates best in a well-lit tank kept on the cooler side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlender stems carry alternating round-to-lyre-shaped leaves of a fresh, light green, with fine white roots that appear readily along the stem. It reaches around 30 cm and tends to sprawl and climb rather than stand rigidly upright. Cooler water encourages larger leaves, while warmer tanks (above about 24 °C) produce noticeably smaller foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVersatile in the midground or background, and it can also be left to trail or float. Planted in a group it forms a loose, bushy stand; allowed to creep it softens hardscape edges. Trim and replant to keep it dense, as it naturally grows leggy reaching for light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove weights or rockwool and push stems gently into the substrate, or tie sections to wood or rock, as it roots along the stem very willingly. Propagation is easy: cut a stem or a lateral shoot and replant it, and it will root and grow away quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eModerate to high light keeps it compact and leafy; too little and the stems thin and stretch. CO2 is not required but improves growth and form, and it responds well to liquid fertiliser. It genuinely prefers cooler water, ideally 18–24 °C, and tolerates up to around 28 °C with smaller leaves; pH 6.0–7.2, soft to medium hardness. Growth is fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCardamine lyrata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapanese Cress, Chinese Ivy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEast Asia (Japan, Korea, China)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–30 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner to Intermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidground \/ Background \/ Floating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to High\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required (beneficial)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid fertiliser (water column)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18–24 °C (tolerates to ~28)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–15 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStem and lateral-shoot cuttings replanted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColdwater and temperate community tanks, aquascapes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA good match for coolwater and temperate community fish, white cloud mountain minnows, smaller rainbowfish, peaceful barbs, shrimp and snails. Its cool tolerance makes it one of the few stems suited to unheated tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoldfish and other enthusiastic grazers will make short work of the soft leaves, and warm discus-style tanks (28 °C and up) push it to shrink and struggle. Herbivorous cichlids are best avoided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234101641507,"sku":"AA1364","price":9.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Chinese_Ivy_Cardamine_lyrata.jpg?v=1781486546"},{"product_id":"ambulia","title":"Ambulia","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fast, feathery background plant that greens up a tank in a hurry. Ambulia throws up soft whorls of finely divided, bright green leaves and grows quickly enough to be a genuine nutrient sponge. It is easy in low-tech tanks yet turns lush and bushy under brighter light — a good beginner stem plant with room to grow into.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWidespread across Asia in ponds, ditches, rice paddies and slow streams, often in seasonally flooded shallows. In the aquarium it is undemanding about water chemistry but rewards a nutrient-rich, well-lit setup with dense, feathery growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eErect stems ringed with whorls of soft, pinnate, fern-like leaves in fresh light green. It grows tall — up to around 40 cm — and can add close to a centimetre a day in good conditions, so expect to trim often. Under strong light and CO2 the tops can take on a warmer hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA background and mid-to-rear plant, best in bunches where its soft texture contrasts with broad-leaved species. Give it headroom; in shorter tanks it quickly reaches the surface and needs regular topping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove any band or weight, separate the stems, and plant them individually a couple of centimetres apart in the substrate. Propagates simply from cuttings — snip the top few centimetres and replant it, and the parent stem branches below the cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eModerate to high light for compact growth; in low light it grows thin and leggy. CO2 is not required but produces noticeably bushier, faster growth. Feed with liquid fertiliser. Water of 15–28 °C and pH 5.5–8 suits it, making it usable in unheated and tropical tanks alike. Fast growth means regular trimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimnophila sessiliflora\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmbulia (Asian Ambulia, Dwarf Ambulia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–40 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner to intermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackground to midground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required (beneficial)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid fertiliser (water column)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to hard (adaptable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCuttings (replant tops)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner and low-tech planted tanks, fry cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful community fish and shrimp; the fine foliage is superb shelter for fry and a grazing surface for shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHerbivorous and boisterous fish such as silver dollars, large goldfish and many cichlids, which strip the soft leaves. Note that this genus can be sensitive to liquid-carbon (glutaraldehyde) dosing, which may melt the fine foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234102755619,"sku":"AA1305","price":8.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Ambulia_Limnophila_Sessiliflora.jpg?v=1781485969"},{"product_id":"thin-val","title":"Thin Val","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThin Val is the narrow-leaved tape grass — tall, ribbon-like leaves that sway in the current and spread by runners into a flowing green background. Hardy, fast and undemanding, it is one of the best low-tech background plants going, and a natural privacy screen for shy fish. \"Thin Val\" is a trade name for the narrow-leaved forms of Vallisneria, most commonly Vallisneria spiralis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVallisneria of this type is found across warm and temperate wetlands worldwide — rivers, lakes and slow channels in Asia, southern Europe, Africa and Australia — rooted in the substrate with leaves streaming toward the light. In the aquarium it appreciates a nutrient-rich substrate and tolerates a wide temperature range, doing especially well in harder, alkaline water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlender, strap-like leaves rise straight from a basal crown, typically a few millimetres wide and reaching 40–80 cm, so they run along the surface in most tanks. The portion supplied is a young crown or two; once settled it throws runners and quickly builds a dense stand of upright ribbons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA background plant for the rear and corners, where its height forms a curtain of green. Plant crowns a few centimetres apart and let the runners fill in. Do not bury the white crown — plant only the roots, leaving the point where leaves emerge above the substrate, or it will rot. Thin older leaves rather than cutting the tips, which leaves unsightly blunt ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeparate any bunched crowns and push the roots into the substrate, keeping the crown clear. It propagates prolifically by runners — daughter plants pop up alongside the parent and can be left to form a jungle or lifted and replanted once rooted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrows well in low to moderate light and needs no CO2. It is a root feeder, so root tabs in inert gravel or sand noticeably improve growth and colour. Comfortable across 18–28 °C, tolerating cooler rooms than most tropicals, and prefers neutral to alkaline, moderately hard water. Growth is fast. One honest caution: Vallisneria is sensitive to liquid carbon (glutaraldehyde) products, which can melt it — avoid or dose with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVallisneria spiralis (narrow-leaved Vallisneria)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThin Val, Tape Grass, Eel Grass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidespread (Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40–80 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to Moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoot tabs (root feeder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5–8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to hard (6–20 °dGH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRunners (daughter plants)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginners, low-tech tanks, backgrounds, coldwater and tropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the tougher background plants, it copes with goldfish and many cichlids better than most, and suits community fish, livebearers, shrimp and snails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetermined diggers and big herbivores can still uproot or shred it. Avoid liquid-carbon dosing, which Vallisneria is notably sensitive to, and skip it in dedicated soft, acidic blackwater tanks where it grows poorly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234103181603,"sku":"AA1303","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Thin_Val_Vallisneria_spp..jpg?v=1781487089"},{"product_id":"wisteria","title":"Wisteria | Hygrophila difformis","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWisteria is the same easygoing favourite as our Water Wisteria — Hygrophila difformis — here supplied as a bunch of stems ready to plant. Prized for its lacy, deeply cut leaves and bright fresh-green colour, it is fast-growing, forgiving and one of the simplest ways to fill a community tank with living green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHygrophila difformis is native to South and South-East Asia — India, Thailand, Malaysia and neighbouring regions — growing in marshes, ditches and seasonally flooded streams, so it lives both emersed and submerged. In the aquarium it adapts to a wide range of conditions; brighter light produces finer, more finely divided leaves and denser growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSubmerged leaves are the signature feature — light green and lobed into a delicate, fern-like lace; emersed growth is simpler and more oak-like. Stems reach roughly 20–50 cm tall and up to 25 cm across. The bunch supplied is grown-on stems that establish and grow away quickly, sometimes reshaping a few early leaves as they settle in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA midground to background plant, best in a group where the lacy foliage forms a soft, airy mass. Plant the stems a couple of centimetres apart and trim by topping; the cuttings replant easily to thicken the stand. It also grows lush left floating, where it makes useful cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove the band and any rockwool, separate the stems and plant each individually in the substrate. Propagate by cutting the healthy tops and replanting them, or by separating rooted side shoots — either way it multiplies fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrows in low light but is finer and more compact under moderate to bright light, becoming leggy if too dim. CO2 is not required — a well-stocked tank usually supplies enough — though it speeds growth. Feed mainly through the water column with a liquid fertiliser. Comfortable at 22–28 °C in soft to moderately hard, near-neutral water. Growth is fast. Like all wisteria it can melt when first introduced, so expect a little early leaf loss before healthy new growth takes over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHygrophila difformis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWisteria, Water Wisteria\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth \u0026amp; South-East Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidground \/ Background (or floating)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to Moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid fertiliser (water column)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to moderately hard (3–15 °dGH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCuttings (top and replant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginners, community aquariums, low-tech tanks, fry cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent with peaceful community fish, tetras, rasboras, livebearers, gouramis, shrimp and snails; floating clumps make good fry and shrimp cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoldfish, silver dollars and larger cichlids will graze the soft, lacy leaves quickly. Avoid overdosing liquid carbon, which can trigger melting in newly planted stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234103935267,"sku":"AA1306","price":9.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/wisteria.jpg?v=1782731457"},{"product_id":"echinodorus-vesuvius","title":"Echinodorus Vesuvius | Helanthium bolivianum 'Vesuvius'","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVesuvius is the sword that breaks the mould — instead of broad blades it throws up a fountain of narrow, tightly curling leaves that spiral like green ribbon. It stays compact enough for the mid or foreground and adds movement and texture where bigger swords would overwhelm. Sold under the old name Echinodorus, it is correctly Helanthium bolivianum 'Vesuvius'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe parent species, Helanthium bolivianum, grows in the shallow streams and seasonally flooded margins of tropical South America, spending part of the year emersed on damp ground. 'Vesuvius' is a cultivated curl-leaved form of that plant. Recreate its origins with warm, softish water, decent light and a nutrient-rich substrate for the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSubmerged leaves are linear, only a few millimetres wide, pointed and tightly twisted into a spiral, arranged in a neat rosette. In the aquarium it usually reaches 20–30 cm, occasionally to 40 cm. The portion sold is a young rosette that fills out and produces more of its curling leaves over time. Nursery plants are often grown emersed with wider, flatter leaves and even flower buds — these melt back after planting and the slender twisted submerged form soon replaces them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA tidy midground plant, or a foreground feature in a larger tank where its swirl of leaves catches the eye. Plant in the substrate, keeping it in the open and unshaded so the whole rosette gets light. Group a few for a fuller, grassy effect. Very little trimming is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove the pot and tease away rockwool. Bury the roots but keep the crown just above the substrate to avoid rot. It propagates readily by runners that carry daughter plants; once these root, separate and replant them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUndemanding under moderate to bright lighting — a free, unshaded spot keeps it compact and tightly curled. CO2 is not required but speeds growth. A root feeder, so use root tabs and a nutrient-rich substrate; fine gravel, sand or aquasoil suits the roots. Comfortable at 20–28 °C, pH 6.5–7.5, soft to moderately hard water. Moderate growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHelanthium bolivianum 'Vesuvius' (formerly Echinodorus)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVesuvius Sword\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCultivated form (parent species native to tropical South America)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–30 cm (occasionally 40 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForeground \/ Midground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required (beneficial)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoot tabs (root feeder) plus liquid fertiliser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to moderately hard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRunners with daughter plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunity tanks, aquascapes, low-tech setups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHappy with most community fish — tetras, rasboras, peaceful barbs, gouramis, corydoras and shrimp. The fine leaves are rarely bothered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiggers and vigorous herbivores — large goldfish, silver dollars and many bigger cichlids — can uproot or graze it. Keep it out of shaded corners, and don't bury the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234104230179,"sku":"AA1320","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Echinodorus_Vesuvius.jpg?v=1781489234"},{"product_id":"amazon-sword-small","title":"Amazon Sword-Small","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe classic centrepiece plant of the aquarium hobby. The Amazon Sword grows into a bold rosette of broad green leaves that fills the middle and rear of a tank, and it is forgiving enough for a first planted aquarium. This is a small starter plant — the most economical way to grow one on to full size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to the Amazon basin of South America, where it grows rooted in nutrient-rich mud along seasonally flooded riverbanks. In the aquarium it does best in a deep, nutrient-rich substrate with room around it; nursery plants are usually grown emersed, so expect the original leaves to be gradually replaced by softer submerged growth after planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA rosette of lance-shaped, bright to deep green leaves on short stems. Given root food and time it can reach 30–50 cm tall and similar spread, so allow for its adult size rather than the small size it arrives at — it will outgrow a nano tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest planted as a solitary centrepiece in the midground to background of tanks 90 L and up. Give it clear space on all sides; its leaves shade anything planted too close. It suits larger community tanks and is tough enough for many cichlid setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove the pot and rockwool, trim any broken roots, and plant so the crown (where leaves meet roots) sits just above the substrate — burying the crown causes rot. Propagates readily from adventitious plantlets that form on long flower stalks; once a plantlet has roots and a few leaves, cut it free and plant it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eModerate light, CO2 not required (though it responds well to it), and a hearty appetite through the roots — push root tabs under it every few months or use a nutrient substrate. Water of 22–28 °C and pH 6.5–7.5 suits it best, though it tolerates a wide range. Moderate growth once settled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEchinodorus grisebachii (formerly E. amazonicus \/ E. bleherae)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmazon Sword\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth America (Amazon basin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidground to background (centrepiece)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required (beneficial)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoot tabs or nutrient substrate (heavy root feeder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to hard (adaptable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlantlets on flower stalks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner and community planted tanks 90 L+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNearly all community fish, including angelfish and discus, which use the broad leaves for shelter and spawning. Its tough leaves and strong roots also cope with many medium-sized cichlids better than most plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge herbivores such as silver dollars, uaru and big goldfish, and determined diggers like large Central American cichlids, which will shred leaves or uproot the rosette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234104394019,"sku":"AA1314","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/amazon-sword-small.jpg?v=1782729830"},{"product_id":"assorted-crypts","title":"Assorted Crypts","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Assorted Crypts are a keeper's-choice mix of hardy Cryptocoryne species, chosen from whatever is looking its best on the bench. They are undemanding midground rosettes that settle in slowly and reward patience with rich, textured foliage. A sound pick for low-tech community tanks and anyone finding their feet with live plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCryptocoryne grow along streams, rivers and seasonally flooded margins across South and South-East Asia, spending part of the year emersed on damp banks and part fully submerged. In the aquarium they are happiest in stable, slightly soft to moderately hard water with a nutrient-rich substrate that recreates those shaded, silty margins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDepending on the species supplied, leaves range from narrow and strappy to broad and quilted, in greens and bronzes that deepen under stronger light. Most settle at roughly 10–30 cm tall. This is a mixed portion, so expect variation between plants rather than a matched set. Newly planted crypts often shed older leaves – the well-known \"crypt melt\" – before pushing fresh growth from the roots, so don't be alarmed if it looks rough for a fortnight or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest used in the midground, or the foreground of a larger tank, where a group can knit into a low thicket. Plant in the substrate with the crown, where the leaves meet the roots, sitting just above the surface so it doesn't rot. Space individual plants a few centimetres apart to allow for spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove any pot and rockwool, tease the roots apart and plant each crown separately in the substrate. Crypts propagate by runners, sending up daughter plants alongside the parent that can be lifted and replanted once they have their own roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUndemanding: low to moderate light, no CO2 required, and a temperature around 22–28 °C suit them well. As root feeders they respond strongly to root tabs or a nutrient substrate, with liquid fertiliser a useful supplement. Growth is slow to moderate, so avoid over-lighting, which only invites algae on the older leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCryptocoryne spp. (assorted)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAssorted Crypts, Water Trumpet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth \u0026amp; South-East Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–30 cm (varies by species)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow to Moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidground \/ Foreground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to Moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoot tabs (root feeder) \u0026amp; liquid fertiliser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–15 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRunners (daughter plants)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-tech \u0026amp; community aquariums, beginners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHappy with most peaceful community fish – small tetras, rasboras, livebearers – along with shrimp and snails. Their rooted growth also tolerates gentle bottom-dwellers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDigging or herbivorous fish such as large goldfish, many cichlids and silver dollars will uproot or shred them. Avoid frequent replanting or big swings in water chemistry, both of which trigger heavier melt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234104525091,"sku":"AA1307","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Assorted_Crypts_Cryptocoryne_spp..jpg?v=1781487090"},{"product_id":"broad-corymbosa","title":"Broad Corymbosa","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBroad Corymbosa, better known as the temple plant, is a robust stem plant with large, paddle-shaped leaves that carry a bold presence at the back of a tank. It is fast, tolerant and genuinely hard to kill, which makes it a favourite for filling space quickly. A good pick for a new planted tank that needs greenery in a hurry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to marshes and stream banks across Southeast Asia, where it often grows emersed with its base in water and its crown in humid air. Submerged in the aquarium it settles readily, wanting warmth and a reasonable nutrient supply from both substrate and water column to sustain its size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThick upright stems bear broad, lance-to-oval leaves in opposite pairs, a fresh light green that can bronze under strong light. It grows tall – commonly 15–40 cm and up to around 50 cm – with large leaves that make it read as a substantial background plant. You receive it as cuttings ready to root.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest in the midground or background of medium-to-large tanks, where its broad leaves fill space without needing many stems. Plant in a loose group and leave room between stems, as the wide leaves shade whatever sits behind them. Top-trim to control height and encourage bushy side growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove rockwool or lead weights, strip the lowest leaves, and set each stem into the substrate. It propagates from top cuttings replanted into the substrate, and side shoots from the main stem can also be separated once they have grown a little.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUndemanding: it manages in low to moderate light but grows fuller and faster with more. CO2 is not required but improves growth and leaf density, and it appreciates regular liquid fertiliser plus root tabs given its size. Comfortable at 20–30 °C, pH 6.0–8.0, soft to hard water. Fast growth means regular trimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHygrophila corymbosa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBroad Corymbosa, Temple Plant, Giant Hygro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidground \/ Background\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to Moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required (beneficial)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid fertiliser (water column) \u0026amp; root tabs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–30 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–18 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop cuttings replanted; side shoots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunity tanks, beginners, background planting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuits most peaceful community fish, tetras, rasboras, livebearers, gouramis, shrimp and snails. Fast growth helps out-compete algae for nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHerbivorous and leaf-grazing fish – silver dollars, larger goldfish, uaru and many cichlids – find the soft broad leaves an easy meal. Vigorous diggers may uproot new stems before they root.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. 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A dependable, forgiving choice for community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEchinodorus swords come from the marshes, streams and seasonally flooded plains of the Americas, where they grow emersed for part of the year and submerged when the waters rise. In the aquarium they thrive rooted in a deep, nutrient-rich substrate that recreates that soft, fertile ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA healthy sword throws a rosette of broad, ribbed lance-shaped leaves in fresh to deep green, radiating from a central crown. Mature plants commonly reach 25–50 cm tall and spread widely. Supplied potted, these are well-rooted specimens that transplant readily and will keep sizing up once bedded into your substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA midground to background feature plant, best given room as a single specimen or a loose group in larger tanks. Plant in the substrate with the crown just above the surface so it doesn't rot, and allow space for the broad leaves to fan out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove the pot and rockwool, rinse the roots and plant the crown in the substrate; tuck a root tab or two beneath it. Swords propagate by adventitious plantlets on flower or runner stalks, which can be separated and replanted once they have roots and a few leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eModerate light and no CO2 required, at 22–28 °C. These are heavy root feeders, so root tabs and a nutrient substrate matter far more than liquid dosing; pale or holed leaves usually signal a hungry root zone. 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Persistent uprooting by diggers is the most common cause of a sword failing to establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234104721699,"sku":"AA1313","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Assorted_Sword_in_Pot_Echinodorus_spp..jpg?v=1781489232"},{"product_id":"echinodorus-latifolius","title":"Dwarf Chain Sword | Helanthium bolivianum 'Latifolius'","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Dwarf Chain Sword is a small, grassy carpeting plant – long sold as Echinodorus latifolius, it now belongs to the genus Helanthium. It runs across the substrate on runners to form a low green lawn, making a hardy foreground or midground filler that asks for little. Sold in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHelanthium bolivianum 'Latifolius' comes from the shallow margins and slow waters of South America, rooted in rich, silty ground. Recreate that with a nutritious substrate, good light and stable warmth. It is a true aquatic and grows submerged long-term, spreading into a grassy patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNarrow, strap-like light-green leaves, roughly 1 cm wide; kept in bright light it stays low at around 5–15 cm, while in dimmer light it stretches taller, up to about 30 cm. It chains outward on runners rather than forming a single rosette. The potted plant supplied is a young clump that spreads to fill in over several weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA foreground lawn in larger tanks or a midground group in smaller ones. Plant divisions a few centimetres apart and let the runners knit them together into a carpet. Keep it clear of tall shading plants so it stays short and dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove the pot and rockwool, divide the clump into small plugs, and plant each in the substrate with a root tab nearby. It propagates prolifically by runners bearing plantlets, which root on their own and can be left to spread or separated and replanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEasy to intermediate: moderate to high light keeps it low and carpeting, and while CO2 is not required it thickens growth. A root feeder, so use a nutrient substrate and root tabs, with liquid fertiliser to support it. Keep water at 22–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.5. Growth is moderate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHelanthium bolivianum 'Latifolius' (formerly Echinodorus latifolius)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDwarf Chain Sword\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–30 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForeground \/ Midground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoot tabs (root feeder) and liquid fertiliser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–15 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRunners with plantlets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanted community and aquascaped aquariums from 60 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful community fish – tetras, rasboras, corydoras, dwarf cichlids and gouramis – along with shrimp, which appreciate the grassy cover, and snails.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiggers and large herbivores – goldfish, large cichlids, silver dollars – will uproot the runners and shred the fine leaves. Vigorous burrowers disturb a young carpet before it establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234104787235,"sku":"AA1319","price":9.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/echinodorus-latifolius.jpg?v=1782732696"},{"product_id":"amazon-sword-large","title":"Amazon Sword-Large","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe classic centrepiece plant of the aquarium hobby. The Amazon Sword grows into a bold rosette of broad green leaves that fills the middle and rear of a tank, and it is forgiving enough for a first planted aquarium. This listing is for a large plant, ready to take centre stage straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to the Amazon basin of South America, where it grows rooted in nutrient-rich mud along seasonally flooded riverbanks. In the aquarium it does best in a deep, nutrient-rich substrate with room around it; nursery plants are usually grown emersed, so expect the original leaves to be gradually replaced by softer submerged growth after planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA rosette of lance-shaped, bright to deep green leaves on short stems. Given root food and time it can reach 30–50 cm tall and similar spread, so allow for its adult size rather than the size it arrives at — it will outgrow small tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest planted as a solitary centrepiece in the midground to background of tanks 90 L and up. Give it clear space on all sides; its leaves shade anything planted too close. It suits larger community tanks and is tough enough for many cichlid setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove the pot and rockwool, trim any broken roots, and plant so the crown (where leaves meet roots) sits just above the substrate — burying the crown causes rot. Propagates readily from adventitious plantlets that form on long flower stalks; once a plantlet has roots and a few leaves, cut it free and plant it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eModerate light, CO2 not required (though it responds well to it), and a hearty appetite through the roots — push root tabs under it every few months or use a nutrient substrate. Water of 22–28 °C and pH 6.5–7.5 suits it best, though it tolerates a wide range. Moderate growth once settled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEchinodorus grisebachii (formerly E. amazonicus \/ E. bleherae)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmazon Sword\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth America (Amazon basin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidground to background (centrepiece)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required (beneficial)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoot tabs or nutrient substrate (heavy root feeder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to hard (adaptable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlantlets on flower stalks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner and community planted tanks 90 L+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNearly all community fish, including angelfish and discus, which use the broad leaves for shelter and spawning. Its tough leaves and strong roots also cope with many medium-sized cichlids better than most plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge herbivores such as silver dollars, uaru and big goldfish, and determined diggers like large Central American cichlids, which will shred leaves or uproot the rosette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234104918307,"sku":"AA1315","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/amazon-sword-large.jpg?v=1782729830"},{"product_id":"elodea","title":"Elodea","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eElodea — correctly Egeria densa — is the classic oxygenating bunch plant: dense whorls of crisp green leaves on long stems that grow fast and soak up nutrients, helping to starve algae in a new or heavily stocked tank. It is about as easy as aquarium plants get, and one of the few that shrugs off cool water. Trim and replant the tops to keep it bushy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEgeria densa is native to the warm-temperate freshwaters of south-eastern South America — Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Chile — where it grows submerged in slow streams, ponds and lakes. It tolerates a wide temperature range, which is why it suits both tropical and coldwater tanks. Give it decent light and it will grow with little fuss in almost any freshwater setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLong, brittle stems carry whorls of usually four to six narrow, bright-green leaves, giving a full, bottlebrush look. It grows quickly toward the light and can reach the surface, where it will trail. The bunch sold is a set of cut stems ready to plant; new side shoots soon make it bushier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA midground to background bunch plant. Plant the stems in the substrate a couple of centimetres apart, or leave it floating as a fast nutrient sponge and cover for fry. Trim regularly and replant the healthy tops to keep it dense and stop it going leggy and bare at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove any band or weight from the bunch and separate the stems. Push each a few centimetres into the substrate, or let them float. Propagation is simply by cuttings — snip a healthy top, strip the lowest leaves, and replant; it roots readily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUndemanding under low to moderate lighting; brighter light gives faster, denser growth. CO2 is not required. It feeds mostly from the water column, so liquid fertiliser keeps it lush — heavy, fast growth can strip nutrients in a lean tank. Comfortable across a wide 15–25 °C range, pH 6.5–7.9, soft to hard water. Growth is fast, so expect regular trimming. Note that Egeria can be sensitive to liquid-carbon (glutaraldehyde) supplements, which may cause it to shed leaves. Please dispose of trimmings in the bin — never release aquarium plants into local waterways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEgeria densa (syn. 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Shrimp and fry shelter happily in its dense growth, and it makes good cover in breeding setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge goldfish and vigorous herbivores will eat it faster than it grows — though as a cheap, fast plant that is sometimes the point. Avoid liquid-carbon dosing, to which it can be sensitive. Keep it out of unheated outdoor ponds where it could escape, and never release it into the wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234105082147,"sku":"AA1300","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Elodea_Elodea_spp..jpg?v=1781486546"},{"product_id":"pink-baby-tears","title":"Pink Baby Tears | Rotala rotundifolia","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePink Baby Tears is a trade name for Rotala rotundifolia, one of the most popular and forgiving red stem plants in the hobby. Despite the name it is not a baby-tears carpet plant; it is an easy upright stem whose fine foliage warms to pink and red under good light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRotala rotundifolia grows across South-East Asia, often semi-emersed at the edges of rice paddies and in damp, sunny margins. In the aquarium it recreates that habit as a submerged stem, and it adapts to a wide range of conditions, colouring up most in bright light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFine, narrow leaves line slender stems that stay green in low light and flush pink to reddish under bright light. Stems reach around 20–30 cm and branch freely when trimmed, forming a bushy stand. The portion sold is a bundle of stems that quickly roots and fills out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest in the midground to background, planted in dense groups for a full, colourful bush; it can also be kept low and trimmed hard as a mid-height feature. Trim and replant the tops regularly to encourage side shoots and keep the group compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove the pot, rockwool and any weights, separate the stems, and plant each individually into the substrate. It propagates easily from cuttings: snip the tops and replant them, and the base branches to make more stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eModerate to high light gives the best form and the pink to red colour; it grows fine in lower light but stays green and taller. CO2 is beneficial rather than required and improves density and colour. Feed through the water column with a liquid fertiliser, keep the water 20–28 °C, pH around 6.0–8.0, and expect fast, easy growth that takes heavy pruning well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRotala rotundifolia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePink Baby Tears, Dwarf Rotala, Roundleaf Toothcup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth-East Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–30 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidground to Background\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to High\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeneficial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid fertiliser (water column)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to moderately hard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStem cuttings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner planted tanks and colourful aquascapes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful community fish, shrimp and snails all suit it, and it makes good cover for fry. It pairs well with tetras, rasboras, guppies, dwarf cichlids and nano fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHerbivorous and digging fish such as silver dollars, large goldfish and many cichlids will eat or uproot the stems. In very low light it loses its pink colour and grows leggy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234105114915,"sku":"AA1299","price":8.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Pink_Baby_Tears_Micranthemum_glomeratum.jpg?v=1781487088"},{"product_id":"hygrophila","title":"Hygrophila | Hygrophila polysperma","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSold simply as Hygrophila, this is the classic dwarf hygro (Hygrophila polysperma) – a fast, near-unkillable stem plant with light green oval leaves. It is one of the best beginner background plants going: it grows in almost any tank, roots from every cutting and fills space in weeks. Honest, hardy and hard to fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHygrophila polysperma grows through the streams, ditches and floodplains of South and Southeast Asia, often partly emersed on wet banks. In the aquarium it is thoroughly adaptable, doing well across a broad range of light, temperature and hardness with nothing more than a decent substrate and occasional feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUpright stems carry pairs of soft, light green, oval to lance-shaped leaves that flush copper-bronze at the tips under strong light. It reaches 25–40 cm or more and keeps growing to the surface. The bunch sold is a few cuttings that root and shoot quickly; top and replant the cuttings to build a dense background stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA background or tall-midground plant, best in loose groups along the back and sides for a soft green screen. Space stems a couple of centimetres apart so light reaches lower leaves. Trim and replant the tops regularly – it responds by branching and thickening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove the band and any rockwool, then plant stems singly in the substrate a few centimetres deep. It is a heavy root feeder, so root tabs in a nutrient-rich substrate help. Propagation could not be simpler: cut a stem, replant it, and a single healthy stem becomes many within weeks; side shoots can also be snapped off and planted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtremely tolerant. It grows in low to high light – brighter light means faster growth, better colour and a more compact habit, while low light gives slower, greener, leggier growth. CO2 is not required but supercharges it. Keep water at 18–30 °C, pH 5.0–8.0, one of the widest tolerances of any aquarium plant. Growth is fast, so trim often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHygrophila polysperma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDwarf Hygro, Indian Waterweed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth and Southeast Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25–40 cm (to the surface)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackground \/ Midground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to High\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoot tabs (heavy root feeder) plus liquid fertiliser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18–30 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.0–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to hard, 2–18 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStem cuttings and side shoots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginners, community and low-tech planted tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn easy companion for most community fish and shrimp – tetras, rasboras, gouramis, livebearers, corydoras and dwarf shrimp all do well among its soft foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge herbivores and diggers such as goldfish, silver dollars, big cichlids and crayfish will strip or uproot it. It spreads readily from fragments, so never release trimmings into natural waterways – bin or compost any excess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234105147683,"sku":"AA1298","price":8.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Hygrophila_Hygrophila_spp..jpg?v=1781486547"},{"product_id":"filigree-milfoil","title":"Filigree Milfoil","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFiligree Milfoil is all soft texture — fine, feathery whorls of lace-like foliage on upright stems that sway with the current and catch the light. A fast-growing background bunch plant that fills a tank with delicate greenery and gives fry and shrimp somewhere to hide. An Australian native milfoil, easy to grow with a little light and feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMyriophyllum simulans grows through eastern Australia, mostly emersed in the mud at the edges of waterbodies and marshes where it forms dense, lawn-like stands, but it adapts well to submerged aquarium life. Recreate its conditions with good light, a nutrient-rich water column and warm, gently moving water so the fine leaves stay full rather than sparse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlender stems carry whorls of finely divided, bright-green leaves that give a soft, lacy, almost feathery outline. It grows tall — readily to the top of a mid-sized tank — and looks best in a bushy group. The bunch sold is a set of cut stems that thicken up with side shoots as they settle in. Lower leaves can thin if the stems are crowded or shaded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA background plant, best planted in a group for a soft green thicket behind lower-growing species. Space the stems a little apart so light reaches down and the lower foliage stays dense. Trim to height and replant the tops to keep it bushy and control its fast growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove any band or weight and separate the stems, then push each a few centimetres into the substrate. It propagates by cuttings and side shoots — snip the top half of a healthy stem and replant, or divide off side shoots as they form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive it moderate to high lighting to keep the fine leaves lush and prevent legginess. CO2 is not required but beneficial for denser, faster growth. A water-column feeder, so dose liquid fertiliser regularly — fine-leaved plants show nutrient shortfalls quickly. Comfortable at 18–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, soft to moderately hard water. Growth is fast, so expect regular trimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMyriophyllum simulans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiligree Milfoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEastern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStems to 40–50 cm+ (trimmed to suit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner to Intermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to High\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required (beneficial)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid fertiliser (water-column feeder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to moderately hard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStem cuttings and side shoots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanted community tanks, fry and shrimp tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuits peaceful community fish — tetras, rasboras, barbs, gouramis, livebearers — and provides excellent cover for fry and shrimp among its fine foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHerbivores and diggers — goldfish, silver dollars and large cichlids — will graze or uproot the soft stems. In low light without feeding it goes leggy and drops its lower leaves, so avoid those conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234105180451,"sku":"AA1296","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Filigree_Milfoil_Myriophyllum_simulans.jpg?v=1781486546"},{"product_id":"mayaca","title":"Mayaca","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMayaca is a soft, feathery stem plant that looks a little like a submerged conifer, its needle-fine leaves spiralling up bright green stems. It grows quickly and, planted in groups, forms a light, mossy thicket that sways in the current. Give it good light and it rewards you with fresh, dense growth from the midground back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMayaca fluviatilis is found across the warmer parts of the Americas, from the south-eastern United States down to Argentina, growing in slow streams, ponds and seasonally flooded margins. It naturally favours soft, slightly acidic water. In the aquarium it recreates that setting best with warm, gently moving water and bright light overhead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlender stems are clothed all round in tiny, narrow leaves only a few millimetres long, giving a fine, fluffy texture unlike most stem plants. Healthy growth is a fresh light green, deepening slightly at the tips under strong light; iron-starved plants turn noticeably pale. Left alone it will reach 15–60 cm, so the portion sold is a set of cuttings that you plant and grow on to fill the space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest as a midground-to-background feature planted in dense bunches, where the fine texture contrasts nicely against broader-leaved plants. Plant individual stems a couple of centimetres apart so light reaches the lower leaves – crowded stems shade out and drop their base. Trim to the height you want and replant the tops to thicken the stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove any rubber band or rockwool, separate the stems, and push each one a few centimetres into the substrate. It propagates from cuttings: snip the top few centimetres and replant, and the cut stem will branch and regrow. Regular topping-and-replanting is the simplest way to keep a full, bushy group.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWants moderate to high light – in dim tanks the lower stems yellow and thin. CO2 is not essential but noticeably improves density, colour and growth speed. It is a water-column feeder that is especially hungry for iron, so dose a complete liquid fertiliser and add iron if the shoots pale. Comfortable at 22–28 °C, pH around 6.0–7.5, in soft to medium-hard water. Growth is fast, so expect regular trimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMayaca fluviatilis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMayaca, Stream Bogmoss\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmericas (south-eastern USA to Argentina)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–60 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner to Intermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidground to Background\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to High\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeneficial (not required)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid fertiliser (iron-hungry)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to medium-hard (2–12)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCuttings (top and replant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanted community tanks, aquascapes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful community fish and shrimp suit it well – tetras, rasboras, dwarf cichlids, gouramis and livebearers. Shrimp graze the fine foliage without harming it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoldfish, large cichlids, silver dollars and other herbivores and diggers will uproot or strip the delicate stems. It is a warm-water plant, so it is not suited to unheated cold-water tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234105213219,"sku":"AA1294","price":9.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Bogweed_Mayaca_spp..jpg?v=1781486545"},{"product_id":"narrow-ludwigia","title":"Narrow Leaf Ludwigia | Ludwigia arcuata","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLudwigia arcuata is the needle-leaf ludwigia, prized for its very fine foliage that flushes orange to deep red under strong light. It brings a warm, delicate contrast to a planted tank and rewards a little effort with striking colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe species comes from the south-eastern United States, where it grows in shallow, sunny streams and wetlands, often emersed at the margins. In the aquarium it recreates that bright habitat under good light with steady water parameters, and the submerged form is a touch sensitive to sudden changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlender stems carry narrow, needle-like leaves that stay green to yellow-orange in average conditions and turn a striking red under bright light and good nutrition. Stems reach around 30–40 cm and branch when trimmed. The portion sold is a bundle of stems that establishes and colours up as it settles in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse it in the midground to background, planted in dense groups for the best impact of the fine red foliage. Trim and replant the tops to encourage branching and keep the stand full, and place it where the light is strongest to bring out colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove the pot, rockwool and any weights, separate the stems, and plant each one individually into the substrate. It propagates from cuttings: trim healthy tops and replant them, and the remaining stems will branch below the cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMedium to high light is needed for compact growth and red colour; under low light it stays green and leggy. CO2 is beneficial rather than essential, but it markedly improves growth, density and colour. Feed through the water column and add iron to intensify the red, keep the water 22–26 °C, pH around 5.0–7.0, and avoid parameter swings, which can cause melting. Growth is fast under good conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLudwigia arcuata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNarrow Leaf Ludwigia, Needle Leaf Ludwigia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth-eastern United States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–40 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidground to Background\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to High\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeneficial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid fertiliser plus iron for red colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–26 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.0–7.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to moderately hard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStem cuttings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanted aquascapes and colour-accent groupings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful community fish, shrimp and snails leave it alone. It looks its best behind smaller fish such as tetras, rasboras and dwarf cichlids that show off the fine red foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHerbivorous and digging fish such as silver dollars, large goldfish and many cichlids will eat or uproot the fine stems. Unstable water and low light will cause it to melt or lose colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. 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It is a fast, hungry grower that gives a planted tank real height and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe species grows across South-East Asia and into northern Australia, in seasonal wetlands, ditches and paddy margins that flood and dry through the year. In the aquarium it recreates that habit as a tall submerged stem, and it grows best with good light, nutrients and a nutrient-rich substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlender stems carry whorls of long, narrow leaves that read green in the body and warm to copper, pink and red at the crowns under bright light and good iron. Stems reach around 15–30 cm and more, branching as they are trimmed. The portion sold is a bundle of stems that establishes and reaches for the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA background plant, best in a dense group where the fine whorled foliage forms a soft, colourful backdrop. Trim and replant the tops to keep the stand full, and give it the brightest part of the tank to bring out the coloured crowns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove the pot, rockwool and any weights, separate the stems, and plant each individually into the substrate. It propagates from cuttings: snip healthy tops and replant them, and the base sends out side shoots for a bushier group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMedium to high light is needed for compact form and colour; under low light the lower leaves shed and stems grow leggy. CO2 is beneficial rather than essential and greatly improves density and colour. It is a root feeder that appreciates root tabs plus liquid fertiliser and iron for the red tones; keep the water 22–28 °C, pH around 5.5–7.5, and expect fast growth that needs regular trimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePogostemon stellatus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePogostemon Stellata, Eusteralis Stellata, Star Plant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth-East Asia and northern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–30+ cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to High\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeneficial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoot tabs (root feeder) plus liquid fertiliser and iron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to moderately hard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStem cuttings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackground colour in planted aquascapes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful community fish, shrimp and snails suit it well. It makes a fine backdrop for tetras, rasboras, rainbowfish and dwarf cichlids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHerbivorous and digging fish such as silver dollars, large goldfish and many cichlids will strip or uproot the stems. Low light causes lower leaves to drop and the colour to fade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. 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It rewards a well-run tank and sulks in a struggling one — this is a plant for aquascapers who have their parameters dialled in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe species grows across tropical Asia — China, India, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam — in soft, acidic waters of swamps and slow streams. To recreate those conditions the aquarium needs soft, slightly acidic water, strong lighting and injected CO2; hard, alkaline or nutrient-starved water quickly shows in stunted, pale growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach stem is clothed in dense whorls of thread-fine leaves, giving a soft, foxtail-like column that fades from green at the base to pink and red at the crown. Stems commonly reach 10–30 cm and can stretch to 40–50 cm in a tall, bright tank. The delicate bunch supplied will look sparse at first and firms up as it adapts to submerged growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse it in the midground or background in a tight group, where the feathery texture and warm tips form a striking focal point. Space stems so light and flow reach the lower foliage, and trim by topping and replanting the healthy crowns rather than letting bare lower stems linger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove the band and rockwool and plant each fragile stem separately with planting tweezers. Propagate by cutting the tops and replanting them; the remaining stem will usually branch, though wallichii is slower and less forgiving to regrow than the hardier rotalas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHigh light and injected CO2 are effectively non-negotiable — without them the plant thins out and melts. Dose the water column with a complete liquid fertiliser and iron to hold colour, and keep water soft and slightly acidic. Best at 22–28 °C. Growth is fast when conditions are right, which also means it is quick to signal any instability. Realistically an advanced plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRotala wallichii\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhorly Rotala, Mayaca-leaf Rotala\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidground \/ Background\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRequired\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid fertiliser \u0026amp; iron (water column)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.0–6.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft (1–8 °dGH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCuttings (top and replant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-tech planted aquariums, experienced aquascapers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair with small, peaceful species — nano tetras, rasboras, dwarf shrimp and snails — that will not disturb the delicate stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiggers and plant-grazers such as goldfish, silver dollars and larger cichlids will make short work of it. It is also intolerant of unstable CO2 and of liquid-carbon overdosing, both of which trigger melting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234105311523,"sku":"AA1295","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Rotala_Wallichii.jpg?v=1781487088"},{"product_id":"telanthera","title":"Telanthera | Alternanthera reineckii","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTelanthera is the old trade name for Alternanthera reineckii, one of the most rewarding red stem plants in the hobby. Slender leaves in green above and rich pink-to-magenta beneath bring warmth and contrast to a planted tank, and by red-plant standards it is refreshingly forgiving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe species comes from the wetlands and marshy river margins of Brazil and neighbouring parts of South America, where it grows as a paludal plant — happy both emersed and submerged. In the aquarium it wants bright light and a fertile substrate to hold its colour; the warmth and soft-to-moderate water of its home suit it well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNarrow, lance-shaped leaves sit in opposite pairs along upright stems, green-topped with a red-to-magenta underside that deepens to all-over crimson under strong light. Stems reach roughly 20–50 cm. The bunch supplied may drop a few submerged-form leaves as it converts, then push out well-coloured new growth from the tips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA midground to background plant, best in a group of several stems where the red reads as a bold block against green surroundings. Plant stems a couple of centimetres apart, and trim by topping and replanting the cuttings to build a dense, colourful stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove the band and rockwool, separate the stems and plant each individually in the substrate. Propagate by cutting the healthy tops and replanting them — the parent stem branches, thickening the group over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHigh light is the key to deep red colour; in moderate light it stays greener with pink undersides. CO2 is not required but is strongly beneficial for colour and density. Feed through the substrate and water column — root tabs plus a liquid fertiliser, with iron and potassium especially important for red intensity. Comfortable at 22–28 °C in soft to moderately hard, slightly acidic to neutral water. Growth is moderate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlternanthera reineckii\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTelanthera, Scarlet Temple, Alternanthera\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth America (Brazil)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner to Intermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidground \/ Background\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to High (High for red colour)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeneficial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoot tabs \u0026amp; liquid fertiliser (iron \u0026amp; potassium for red)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to moderately hard (3–15 °dGH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCuttings (top and replant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanted community aquariums, aquascapes, colour accents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWell matched with peaceful community fish, tetras, rasboras, livebearers, dwarf shrimp and snails, which leave the leaves alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHerbivorous and digging fish — large goldfish, silver dollars and many cichlids — will graze or uproot it. Keep CO2 and dosing steady, as sudden swings can prompt leaf drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234105344291,"sku":"AA1302","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Telanthera_Alternanthera_spp..jpg?v=1781487088"},{"product_id":"ar-mini","title":"AR Mini | Alternanthera reineckii 'Mini'","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA compact red plant that adds warmth low in the layout, where taller reds cannot reach. Alternanthera reineckii 'Mini' is the dwarf form of a hobby favourite — slower and shorter than the original, forming a low bushy patch of red-violet. Be honest with yourself first, though: without strong light it stays green and leggy. Supplied as a clean, lab-grown tissue-culture cup, free of pests, snails and algae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlternanthera reineckii comes from wetlands and slow waters of South America, growing both emersed on marshy banks and submersed. The 'Mini' is a cultivated dwarf selection. To colour up submerged it needs the bright, nutrient-rich conditions that mimic open, sunlit shallows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eShort, densely packed stems with small opposite leaves that turn coppery-red to red-violet under strong light — olive-green in weaker light. With trimming it forms a low carpet or cushion around 5–10 cm high. The tissue-culture portion supplied is a cluster of small plantlets that will bush out as they establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA foreground to midground accent; plant small clumps close together to build a patch of red among green. Regular trimming keeps it dense and low, and encourages side-shooting into a carpet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the gel from the roots, separate the plantlets, and plant them individually a couple of centimetres apart in a nutrient-rich substrate. Propagate from cuttings — snip healthy tops and replant them to thicken the stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHigh light is effectively required for good colour and compact form — in low light it grows green, sparse and stretched. CO2 injection is strongly beneficial and makes a real difference to health and colour; a complete liquid fertiliser with iron deepens the red. It suits 22–28 °C, pH 5.5–7.5 and soft to moderately hard water. Realistically an intermediate plant despite its small size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlternanthera reineckii 'Mini'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAR Mini\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth America (cultivated dwarf form)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–10 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForeground to midground (accent)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeneficial (strongly recommended)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComplete liquid fertiliser plus iron; nutrient substrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to moderately hard (3–12 dGH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCuttings (replant tops)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-tech, CO2-injected aquascapes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful community fish and shrimp that leave stems alone; it shows best in a well-tended aquascape rather than a busy fish tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHerbivorous and digging fish — silver dollars, large goldfish and most cichlids — which uproot or strip the delicate stems, and low-light tanks where it will never colour or stay compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234105377059,"sku":"AA1284","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Pisces_Tissue_Culture_AR_Mini.jpg?v=1781489788"},{"product_id":"bacopa-monnieri","title":"Bacopa Monnieri | Bacopa monnieri","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBacopa monnieri, or water hyssop, is a compact, small-leaved cousin of the larger Bacopas – hardy, undemanding and equally at home submerged, emersed or in a paludarium. Supplied as clean tissue culture, it makes a neat, bright-green stem for the mid to background. A reliable, beginner-friendly plant that tolerates a wide range of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA near-cosmopolitan wetland herb, Bacopa monnieri grows on muddy margins, marshes and slow waters across the tropics and subtropics, including parts of Australia. It naturally shifts between emersed and submerged growth, which is why it adapts so easily to aquarium conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlender stems carry small, rounded, succulent leaves in a fresh light green, staying more compact than B. caroliniana. Under strong light the tips can take on a golden to reddish tint. Stems reach 20–40 cm. As tissue culture, the portion starts as many small plantlets that convert to submerged form and fill in over the first weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA midground to background stem plant, effective in dense groups where its small leaves read as fine texture. Trim regularly and replant the tops for a bushier stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the culture gel from the roots, divide into small clumps and plant each a couple of centimetres into the substrate. Propagate by cuttings – replant the trimmed tops, which root readily.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eModerate light and 18–28 °C suit it, and it tolerates a genuinely broad pH and hardness range. CO2 is not required but improves growth and colour, with liquid fertiliser supporting steady, healthy leaves. Growth is moderate, so it stays tidy in low-tech tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBacopa monnieri\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Hyssop, Moneywort\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePantropical wetlands (incl. Australia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–40 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidground \/ Background\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to High\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required (beneficial)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid fertiliser (water column feeder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–20 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCuttings (replant the tops)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginners, low-tech tanks, paludariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuits peaceful community fish and invertebrates – tetras, rasboras, livebearers, gouramis, shrimp and snails – and its hardiness makes it a good choice for mixed community setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge herbivores and diggers such as goldfish, silver dollars and many cichlids will graze or uproot it. Like other Bacopas it can shed leaves under heavy liquid-carbon dosing, so introduce carbon supplements gently.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234105409827,"sku":"AA1289","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Pisces_Tissue_Culture_Bacopa_Monnieri.jpg?v=1781489789"},{"product_id":"hygrophila-lancea","title":"Hygrophila Lancea | Hygrophila lancea 'Araguaia'","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHygrophila lancea 'Araguaia' is one of the more refined members of a normally rough-and-tumble genus. Given strong light and a little CO2, its narrow, pointed leaves take on bronze, copper and reddish tones that few other hygrophilas can match. It rewards a bit of effort, so we count it as a step up from the beginner hygros.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe species grows in East Asia, across parts of Japan, southern China and Hong Kong, in streams and damp margins where it lives both emersed and submerged. In the aquarium it settles into warm, nutrient-rich, well-lit water that mimics those bright, flowing habitats. It is supplied as a clean, lab-grown tissue culture, so it arrives pest-, snail- and algae-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA healthy specimen carries slim, lance-shaped leaves on an upright stem, green in modest light and flushing bronze to reddish-brown where light and CO2 are generous. Stems reach roughly 10–20 cm tall and 6–15 cm wide, staying more compact and bushy than the larger corymbosa types. The small tissue-culture portion supplied will settle, throw fresh roots and grow into a dense clump.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest used in the midground, or the background of a small tank, planted in loose groups where the coloured tops can catch the eye. Space individual stems a couple of centimetres apart so light reaches the lower leaves, and trim regularly to keep the clump tight and encourage side shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the tissue-culture gel from the roots, separate the little plantlets, and plant each stem individually into the substrate. It propagates readily from cuttings – snip the top few centimetres and replant it, and the base will branch into new stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive it moderate to high light for compact growth and best colour; under low light it stretches and stays plain green. CO2 is not strictly required but is strongly beneficial, both for growth rate and colour, and a nutrient-rich water column with regular liquid fertiliser (including iron) helps the reds develop. Keep it warm at 24–28 °C, pH around 5.5–7.0, in soft to moderately hard water. Growth is moderate to fast in good conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHygrophila lancea 'Araguaia'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHygrophila Lancea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEast Asia (Japan, southern China, Hong Kong)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–20 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to Fast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidground \/ Background\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to High\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeneficial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid fertiliser (water column feeder); iron for colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5–7.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–12 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStem cuttings \u0026amp; side shoots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate planted and aquascape tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHappy among most community fish, small tetras, rasboras, dwarf cichlids, livebearers and peaceful shrimp, all of which leave the firm leaves alone and appreciate the cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid boisterous plant-eaters and diggers – silver dollars, large goldfish, uaru and many big cichlids – which will shred or uproot soft stems. Keep it out of dim, low-nutrient tanks, where it loses colour and grows leggy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234105540899,"sku":"AA1278","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Pisces_Tissue_Culture_Hygrophila_Lancea.jpg?v=1781490328"},{"product_id":"proserpinaca-palustris","title":"Proserpinaca Palustris | Proserpinaca palustris","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProserpinaca palustris, the mermaid weed, is a distinctive stem plant whose saw-toothed leaves shift from green to bronze and deep red under strong light. It is a rewarding but demanding plant, best kept by aquarists who can offer good light, CO2 and a nutrient-rich substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe species is native to North America, growing in ponds, ditches and swampy margins that are often emersed. The emersed and submerged leaf forms look quite different, and nursery stock grown out of water changes shape as it converts underwater; in the aquarium it recreates its habitat best under bright light with steady, nutrient-rich conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSubmerged leaves are narrow and deeply serrated, giving a feathery, comb-like look that turns from green to bronze, orange and red as light increases. Stems reach around 10–40 cm depending on conditions. The portion sold is a stem or small group that reshapes and colours up as it settles into submerged growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest in the midground to background, planted in a group so the toothed, coloured foliage forms a bold textural feature. Give it the brightest position available, and trim and replant the tops to keep the stand dense and low enough to colour well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove the pot, rockwool and any weights, separate the stems, and plant each into the substrate. It propagates from cuttings: trim healthy tops and replant them, and the base will branch to make more stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHigh light is needed for compact growth and the red colour; in low light it stays green and sparse. CO2 is strongly recommended and makes a real difference to growth and colour. Feed through the substrate and water column with iron for the reds; it tolerates cooler water, from around 15–26 °C, with pH about 5.0–7.5. Growth is moderate and it can be fussy about parameter swings, so keep conditions stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProserpinaca palustris\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMermaid Weed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNorth America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–40 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidground to Background\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeneficial (strongly recommended)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoot tabs plus liquid fertiliser and iron for red colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–26 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to moderately hard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStem cuttings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-tech planted aquascapes with strong light and CO2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful community fish, shrimp and snails suit it well. It looks striking among tetras, rasboras and dwarf cichlids in a bright, well-fertilised tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHerbivorous and digging fish such as silver dollars, large goldfish and many cichlids will eat or uproot the stems. Dim light and unstable water are the main reasons it fails to colour or grow well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234105671971,"sku":"AA1279","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Pisces_Tissue_Culture_Proserpinaca_Palustris.jpg?v=1781490330"},{"product_id":"rotala-colorata","title":"Rotala Colorata | Rotala rotundifolia 'Colorata'","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRotala Colorata is a selectively grown form of Rotala rotundifolia that colours up more readily than the standard plant, taking on rich orange to red hues even under moderate light. It keeps all the easygoing nature of the species while giving more reliable warmth in the aquascape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRotala rotundifolia grows across South-East Asia, often semi-emersed along the edges of rice paddies and in damp, sunny margins. In the aquarium the Colorata form recreates that habit as a submerged stem, colouring best with bright light and a few nutrients while still tolerating a wide range of conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFine, narrow leaves line slender stems that flush orange-red in the tops, deepening with more light and lean nitrate. Stems reach around 15–30 cm and branch freely when trimmed, forming a bushy, colourful stand. The portion sold is a bundle of stems that establishes and colours as it settles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest in the midground to background, planted in dense groups for a full, colourful bush, or trimmed lower as a mid-height feature. Trim and replant the tops regularly to encourage side shoots and keep the group compact, and place it in bright light to hold the colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove the pot, rockwool and any weights, separate the stems, and plant each individually into the substrate. It propagates easily from cuttings: snip the tops and replant them, and the base branches to make more stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eModerate to high light gives the best form and the red-orange colour; it grows in lower light but stays green and taller. CO2 is beneficial rather than required and improves density and colour. Feed through the water column with a liquid fertiliser and iron, keep the water 20–28 °C, pH around 6.0–7.5, and expect fast, easy growth that takes heavy pruning well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRotala rotundifolia 'Colorata'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRotala Colorata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth-East Asia (cultivated form)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–30 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner to Intermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidground to Background\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to High\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeneficial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid fertiliser plus iron for red colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to moderately hard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStem cuttings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColourful planted aquascapes, from low-tech to high-tech\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful community fish, shrimp and snails all suit it, and it makes good cover for fry. It pairs well with tetras, rasboras, guppies, dwarf cichlids and nano fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHerbivorous and digging fish such as silver dollars, large goldfish and many cichlids will eat or uproot the stems. In very low light it loses its colour and grows leggy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234105737507,"sku":"AA1285","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Pisces_Tissue_Culture_Rotala_Colorata.jpg?v=1781490330"},{"product_id":"ammania-senegalensis","title":"Ammania Senegalensis","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA striking copper-red stem plant for the aquascaper who wants colour and is prepared to work for it. Ammannia senegalensis rewards bright light and steady CO2 with warm orange-to-red tones that stand out against a sea of green. It is not a beginner's plant — be honest with yourself about your lighting before buying. Supplied as a clean, lab-grown tissue-culture cup, free of pests, snails and algae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to marshes and seasonally flooded wetlands of tropical West Africa, where it grows emersed and submersed in bright, open sun. Recreating that means strong light and good nutrient availability — in shade it simply refuses to colour up or stay compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUpright stems clothed in narrow, opposite leaves that shift from olive-green to coppery orange and red under strong light. It reaches around 20–40 cm and looks best in a tight group, where the stems form a bushy, colourful accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA midground to background accent; plant five to eight stems together to create a block of colour against green neighbours. In taller tanks it works as a mid-height focal point rather than a rear filler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the tissue-culture gel from the roots, separate the small plantlets, and plant them individually in a nutrient-rich substrate. Propagates from cuttings — trim healthy tops and replant them once the plant is established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHigh light is effectively mandatory for good form and colour; low light leads to leggy, melting lower stems. CO2 injection at 20–30 ppm is strongly recommended for long-term success, along with a complete fertiliser regime and iron for the reddest colour. Water of 22–28 °C and pH 5.5–7.5 suits it. Realistically an intermediate-to-advanced plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmmannia senegalensis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed Ammannia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical West Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–40 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate to advanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidground to background (accent)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeneficial (strongly recommended)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComplete liquid fertiliser plus iron; nutrient substrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to moderately hard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCuttings (replant tops)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-tech, CO2-injected aquascapes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful community fish and shrimp that leave stems alone; it shows best in a well-tended aquascape rather than a busy fish tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHerbivorous and digging fish — silver dollars, large goldfish, and most cichlids — which will uproot or strip the delicate stems, and low-light tanks where it will never thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. 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