{"title":"Tissue Cultures","description":"\u003cp\u003eTissue-culture plants grown sterile in sealed cups — guaranteed free of snails, algae and pesticides. The safest way to plant a new aquascape, especially shrimp tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e","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 delivery Australia wide. 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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 delivery Australia wide. 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\/cryptocoryne-beckettii-43078252003619-v2.webp?v=1790321528"},{"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 delivery Australia wide. 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\/cryptocoryne-tropica-43078252101923-v2.webp?v=1790321528"},{"product_id":"anubias-barteri-gabon","title":"Anubias Barteri Gabon | Anubias barteri","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA tough, slow-growing Anubias with broad, dark-green leaves that shrug off almost anything — even hungry fish leave the leathery foliage alone. The Gabon form is a robust barteri variety; tie it to wood or rock and it will quietly thrive in low light for years. 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\u003eAnubias barteri comes from West Africa, growing along shaded, fast-flowing streams and over rocks, often partly out of the water. In the aquarium it recreates that best attached to hardscape in gentle, shaded light rather than planted in the open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSturdy, arrow-to-heart-shaped leaves in glossy dark green on a thick creeping rhizome. This barteri form typically reaches around 15–25 cm tall, with tough leathery leaves that resist nibbling and gather less algae when kept out of strong light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA foreground-to-midground epiphyte depending on tank size. Attach the rhizome to driftwood or rock — never bury it — where the bold leaves anchor an aquascape and give shade-loving fish cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse off the tissue-culture gel, then tie or glue the rhizome to wood or rock with plant-safe thread or cyanoacrylate gel, leaving it exposed; burying the rhizome causes rot. Propagates by rhizome division — cut a piece with several leaves and attach it elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLow to moderate light; strong light mainly grows algae on the slow leaves. CO2 is not required but slightly boosts growth and leaf size. Light water-column feeding is plenty. Water of 22–28 °C and pH 6.0–8.0 suits it. Very slow growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnubias barteri\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnubias Barteri (Gabon)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWest Africa\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\u003eForeground to midground (epiphyte)\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\u003eLight liquid 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\u003e6.0–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to hard (adaptable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRhizome division\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 tanks, cichlid and goldfish tanks, beginners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlmost anything — its tough leaves tolerate cichlids and goldfish that would shred softer plants, and it is ideal for shaded, low-tech community tanks and shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFew real threats; only the most determined large herbivores bother it. Avoid burying the rhizome or placing it under intense light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or delivery Australia wide. 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":55234093121827,"sku":"AA2996","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/anubias-barteri-gabon-43078241812771-v2.webp?v=1790321528"},{"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 delivery Australia wide. 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\/cryptocoryne-undulata-43078252134691-v2.webp?v=1790321528"},{"product_id":"anubias-nangi","title":"Anubias Nangi | Anubias barteri var. nana × gilletii","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA classic Anubias hybrid with a distinctive, elongated leaf that sets it apart from the usual rounded forms. Nangi crosses the compact nana with the larger gilletii, giving a plant that stays manageable but carries longer, pointed foliage. Supplied as a clean, lab-grown tissue-culture cup — free of pests, snails and algae, and ready to plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA cultivated hybrid (Anubias barteri var. nana × Anubias gilletii) rather than a wild species, but its parents grow attached to rock and wood along shaded West African streams, often emersed. In the aquarium it wants the same shaded position, something solid to grip and stable tropical water, and grows well fully submerged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eElongated, lance-shaped dark-green leaves, broader than nana but shorter than gilletii, on stalks 5–10 cm long from a creeping rhizome. A mature plant reaches roughly 15–25 cm tall. The thick leaves last for years, and like all Anubias it does not melt and regrow the way crypts do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA midground plant, attractive on driftwood and larger stones where the longer leaves show. It is an epiphyte — never bury the rhizome, which will rot; attach it to hardscape and let only the roots reach substrate. Slow growth means little trimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the tissue-culture gel from the roots, then tie or superglue the rhizome to wood or rock — do not bury it. Propagate by dividing the rhizome into sections, each with several leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLow to moderate light suits it; strong light on a slow grower mainly encourages algae on the leaves. CO2 is not required, and it responds little to it, so a light liquid feed is enough. It tolerates 22–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.5 and soft to hard water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnubias barteri var. nana × gilletii ('Nangi')\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnubias Nangi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCultivated hybrid (parents native to West Africa)\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 (epiphyte)\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 (light 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 (very tolerant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRhizome division\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, goldfish and cichlid tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlmost anything — community fish, shrimp, snails, and even goldfish and most cichlids, which leave the tough leaves alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge rhizome-nibblers such as some big plecos and uaru, and very bright, exposed placement that invites green spot algae on the long-lived leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or delivery Australia wide. 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":55234093646115,"sku":"AA2995","price":37.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/anubias-nangi-43078241845539-v2.webp?v=1790321528"},{"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 delivery Australia wide. 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\/cryptocoryne-pygmaea-43078252069155-v2.webp?v=1790321528"},{"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 delivery Australia wide. 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\/cryptocoryne-wendtii-mauve-f-43078252167459-v2.webp?v=1790321528"},{"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 delivery Australia wide. 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\/lysimachia-nummularia-43078241714467-v2.webp?v=1790321589"},{"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 delivery Australia wide. 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-43078099665187-v2.webp?v=1790321589"},{"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 delivery Australia wide. 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":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/cryptocoryne-balansae-43078123749667-v2.webp?v=1790321524"},{"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 delivery Australia wide. 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\/myriophyllum-simulans-milfoi-43078241747235-v2.webp?v=1790321588"},{"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 delivery Australia wide. 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\/hygrophila-stricta-43078241681699-v2.webp?v=1790321588"},{"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 delivery Australia wide. 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\/echinodorus-boliviansis-43078241517859-v2.webp?v=1790321528"},{"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 delivery Australia wide. 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\/ludwigia-glandulosa-43078223200547-v2.webp?v=1790321588"},{"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 delivery Australia wide. 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\/echinodorus-bolivianus-rusby-43078208782627-v2.webp?v=1790321529"},{"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 delivery Australia wide. 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\/ar-mini-43078208389411-v2.webp?v=1790321529"},{"product_id":"cyperus-helferi","title":"Cyperus Helferi","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCyperus helferi is one of the few true aquatic sedges in the hobby, sending up a fountain of long, grassy leaves that sway beautifully in the current. It brings a soft, meadow-like texture that breaks up broad-leaved plants and hardscape alike. 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\u003eNative to Thailand, where it grows submerged and along the margins of slow, shallow streams. Recreate that with a nutritious substrate, gentle to moderate flow and moderate light. It genuinely grows underwater long-term, unlike many marsh sedges sold as aquatics, so it is a dependable submerged choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLong, thin, arching leaves of fresh green rise from a central rosette, reaching around 20–35 cm tall and 15–25 cm across when mature. The tissue-culture portion starts as a small clump of young shoots that grow out into the full grassy fountain over several weeks once planted and rooted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA midground-to-background plant whose fine leaves add height and movement without blocking the view. Effective planted in a loose group where the arching leaves overlap, or as a single specimen to soften a piece of wood or rock. Keep flow low to moderate so the leaves form tidy rosettes rather than tangling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the tissue-culture gel from the roots and separate the clump into a few small portions, then plant each in the substrate with a root tab nearby. It propagates by side shoots and by dividing the rosette; larger clumps can be lifted and split once well established.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eModerate light suits it best; it will grow in weaker light but more slowly and less densely. CO2 is not required but noticeably improves growth and colour when added. Feed through the substrate with root tabs. Keep water at 20–30 °C, pH around 6.0–7.5. Growth is moderate, so it needs little trimming beyond removing the occasional old leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCyperus helferi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHelfer's Sedge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThailand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–35 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\u003eMidground \/ Background\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\u003eBeneficial\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\u003e20–30 °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\u003eSide shoots and rosette division\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, rasboras, tetras, corydoras, dwarf cichlids and shrimp all coexist happily with it, and shrimp appreciate the grassy cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoisterous diggers and herbivorous fish – goldfish, large cichlids and silver dollars – will uproot or shred the fine leaves. Very low light and stagnant water lead to weak, straggly growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or delivery Australia wide. 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":55234105442595,"sku":"AA1286","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/cyperus-helferi-43078208749859-v2.webp?v=1790321529"},{"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 delivery Australia wide. 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\/hygrophila-lancea-43078223167779-v2.webp?v=1790321588"},{"product_id":"monte-carlo","title":"Monte Carlo","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMonte Carlo is one of the more forgiving carpeting plants, its small round leaves creeping low across the substrate to form a fresh green lawn. It is a touch hardier and less fussy than dwarf baby tears, which makes it a sensible first carpet. Give it decent light and it knits together into a soft, dense mat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMicranthemum tweediei comes from Argentina, where it grows along the margins of streams in the Misiones region – the Monte Carlo area that lends it its name. It grows both emersed on wet banks and fully submerged, and in the aquarium recreates that streamside setting with bright light, warmth and a nutritious substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFine creeping stems carry pairs of round green leaves only a few millimetres across, smaller and neater than most other carpeting plants. In good light with CO2 it hugs the substrate and layers over itself into a cushiony carpet a couple of centimetres deep; without enough CO2 it tends to grow upward instead. Supplied as a tissue-culture cup or potted portion, it starts small and spreads by sending runners across open substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA foreground carpeting plant, also lovely trailing over wood, rock and hardscape ledges. Split the portion into many small clumps and dot them a few centimetres apart over the substrate – the gaps fill in as the runners spread. Trim the top of the mat every so often to keep it low, dense and healthy right down to the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the gel from tissue culture or remove any pot and rockwool, then plant small clumps into the substrate with tweezers, keeping the leaves just above the surface. It propagates by runners: healthy plants creep sideways and root as they go. Lifting, dividing and replanting sections speeds up coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWants moderate to high light. CO2 is not absolutely required, but it makes the difference between a tight ground-hugging carpet and loose upward growth, so it is strongly recommended for a proper lawn. Feed with liquid fertiliser and a nutrient-rich substrate. Comfortable at 20–28 °C, pH about 6.0–7.5, in soft to moderately hard water. Growth is moderate to fast with CO2, slower without.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicranthemum tweediei 'Monte Carlo'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMonte Carlo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArgentina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–4 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate (fast with CO2)\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 (carpet)\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\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\u003eCarpets, aquascapes, nano 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 are ideal – small tetras, rasboras, dwarf cichlids and gouramis. Shrimp in particular graze the carpet and help keep it clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoldfish, digging cichlids and silver dollars will uproot and tear up a young carpet. In low-light, no-CO2 tanks it grows upward rather than carpeting, so it is not the right choice for true low-tech setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or delivery Australia wide. 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":55234105606435,"sku":"AA1280","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/monte-carlo-43078223298851-v2.webp?v=1790321589"},{"product_id":"pogostemon-helferi","title":"Pogostemon Helferi | Pogostemon helferi 'Downoi'","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePogostemon helferi, better known as Downoi or the little star plant, is a compact foreground species with crinkled, star-shaped rosettes. It has real character and makes a lovely detail plant, though it appreciates good light and a bit of attention to look its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDownoi comes from Thailand, where it grows on rocks and banks along seasonal streams, often emersed in the dry season and submerged when the water rises. In the aquarium it recreates that setting under bright light in a nutrient-rich substrate, and nursery stock is usually grown emersed before it converts to its submerged form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach plant forms a low rosette of wavy-edged, bright green leaves radiating out like a star, typically 5–10 cm across and 10–15 cm tall. Healthy specimens stay compact and curly; stretched, flat leaves are a sign of too little light. The portion sold is a small rosette or clump that grows outward and sends up daughter plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse it in the foreground or midground where it gets plenty of light, planted in small groups or as individual accent rosettes among stone and wood. Keep it clear of filter intakes, and give each plant a little room so the star form shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove the pot and rockwool, rinse the roots, and plant each rosette into the substrate. It propagates by side shoots and daughter plants around the base, and by division once a clump has formed; separate and replant these to spread it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHigh or at least strong moderate light keeps it low, curly and compact; in dim light it stretches and loses form. CO2 is beneficial rather than essential and encourages denser, tighter growth. It is a root feeder that likes root tabs plus a liquid fertiliser, water 22–28 °C and pH around 6.0–7.5. Growth is moderate; keep it tidy so slow new leaves stay algae-free.\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 helferi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDownoi, Little Star Plant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThailand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–15 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\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\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\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 moderately hard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSide shoots, daughter plants and division\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\u003eForeground accents in planted aquascapes and nano tanks\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 be, and shrimp enjoy grazing the rosettes. It suits nano communities of tetras, rasboras, dwarf cichlids and pygmy corydoras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiggers and uprooters such as large goldfish, big cichlids and burrowing loaches will disturb the shallow rosettes. Low light is its main enemy, causing it to stretch and lose its star shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or delivery Australia wide. 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":55234105639203,"sku":"AA1277","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/pogostemon-helferi-43078223331619-v2.webp?v=1790321588"},{"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 delivery Australia wide. 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\/proserpinaca-palustris-43078223364387-v2.webp?v=1790321587"},{"product_id":"riccia-fluitans","title":"Riccia Fluitans | Riccia fluitans","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRiccia fluitans, or crystalwort, is a bright green aquatic liverwort famous for the pearling carpet made popular by Takashi Amano. It has no true roots or leaves; it is a mass of branching green threads that can float freely or be tied down and grown as a glittering lawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRiccia is a cosmopolitan liverwort found on still and slow waters across much of the world, where it naturally drifts at the surface in a loose mat. In the aquarium it recreates that either as a floating tangle or, with effort, as a submerged carpet tied over rock or mesh under good light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA healthy clump is a dense, springy mass of forked, bright green branches with no stems or leaves as such. Floating, it forms a soft raft; tied down and given light and CO2, it grows into a fine bubbling carpet that traps oxygen. The portion sold is a loose clump you divide and either float or attach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt can be used floating for surface cover and fry protection, or as a foreground to midground carpet when tied to hardscape. Because it is a liverwort with no roots, it will not anchor itself, so it must be held in place with thread or mesh, and it needs regular trimming or it lifts off in buoyant chunks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo not bury it. To carpet, sandwich a thin layer between two pieces of mesh or tie it over stone with cotton thread, and trim it as it thickens so it does not float away. It propagates simply by division: break off a piece and it keeps growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eModerate to high light is needed for a compact submerged carpet; floating, it manages on less. CO2 is beneficial and, for a dense pearling lawn, close to essential. A little liquid fertiliser helps; keep the water 20–28 °C, pH around 6.0–8.0. Note it can be sensitive to liquid carbon supplements, which may cause it to melt if overdosed, so dose conservatively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRiccia fluitans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrystalwort, Riccia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCosmopolitan (worldwide)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–4 cm (carpet)\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\u003eFloating or Epiphyte carpet (foreground\/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 (near-essential for a submerged carpet)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid fertiliser (optional)\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\u003eDivision of the clump\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\u003ePearling carpets, surface cover and shrimp tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eShrimp, snails and small peaceful fish are ideal, and shrimp and fry love sheltering in it. It suits nano communities of tetras, rasboras, dwarf cichlids and the like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiggers and boisterous fish such as large goldfish and big cichlids will tear a tied carpet loose. Be careful with liquid carbon dosing, which can melt riccia, and thin floating mats so they do not block light and gas exchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or delivery Australia wide. 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":55234105704739,"sku":"AA1288","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/riccia-fluitans-43078223397155-v2.webp?v=1790321586"},{"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 delivery Australia wide. 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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\u003eThe species was collected growing on rocks in the Rio Cristalino in Mato Grosso, in the southern Amazon of Brazil, where it lives in bright, flowing, soft water. Recreating that means good light and steady flow in the aquarium; warm, soft to moderately hard water suits it best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSturdy, branching stems carry small, oval, deep-green leaves in a dense, low mound. Under good light it stays compact at around 3–5 cm; in dimmer light it stretches upward and looser, to 10 cm or more. The tissue-culture portion supplied is a small clump of young shoots that will spread sideways and knit together as it establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA foreground to low-midground plant, excellent for carpets, transitions and softening the base of hardscape. Split the culture into small clumps and plant them a few centimetres apart across the foreground; they fill the gaps over a few weeks. Regular light trimming encourages side shoots and keeps the mat tight and even.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the nutrient gel from the roots, divide the clump into portions of a few stems each, and plant each portion into the substrate with tweezers. Propagate by trimming the tops or lifting rooted side shoots and replanting them elsewhere — each replant thickens the carpet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eModerate light keeps it compact and green; low light makes it leggy. CO2 is not essential but noticeably improves compactness, spread and overall health, so it is beneficial rather than required. Feed through both root tabs and a liquid fertiliser. Comfortable at 20–28 °C in soft to moderately hard, slightly acidic to neutral water. Growth is slow to 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\u003eStaurogyne repens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStaurogyne repens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrazil (Rio Cristalino, Amazon)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–10 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\u003eBeginner to Intermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForeground \/ Low 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\u003eRoot tabs \u0026amp; 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\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to moderately hard (3–15 °dGH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCuttings \u0026amp; side shoots (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 foregrounds, carpets, nano and aquascape tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal with peaceful community fish, small tetras, rasboras, dwarf shrimp and snails, which help keep the low leaves clean of debris and algae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiggers and foragers — goldfish, larger cichlids, loaches that burrow — will disturb the shallow-rooted carpet. Avoid low light if you want it to stay compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or delivery Australia wide. 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":55234105770275,"sku":"AA1283","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/staurogyne-repens-43078223462691-v2.webp?v=1790321588"},{"product_id":"eleocharis-acicularis-mini","title":"Eleocharis Acicularis Mini","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEleocharis acicularis 'Mini' is the shortest of the hairgrasses — a fine, fresh-green lawn that stays low and neat where taller grasses would flop. Spread it across the foreground and it knits into a dense carpet by runners, with the leaves staying short enough to need little more than the occasional trim. 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\u003eDwarf hairgrass grows on the damp margins of ponds, streams and shallows across much of the temperate and subtropical world, tolerating both submerged and emersed life. The 'Mini' form is a compact selection prized for carpeting. Recreate its conditions with bright light over a nutrient-rich substrate, warm water and gentle flow so the runners can spread evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlender, needle-like green blades grow from a spreading base, reaching only about 3–5 cm tall — noticeably shorter than standard hairgrass. The tissue-culture portion contains many small plantlets that, once divided and planted out, fill in to a thick turf over a couple of months. Early emersed-grown blades may soften and be replaced by submerged growth as it establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA classic foreground carpet. Separate the culture into small clumps and plant them a couple of centimetres apart across the front of the tank — the gaps close as runners spread. Trim the tops occasionally to keep the carpet dense and encourage horizontal growth. Works beautifully in nano and aquascaped tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the gel from the tissue-culture plantlets, then divide into small tufts and push each gently into the substrate with tweezers, keeping the base shallow. It propagates by runners, sending out fresh plantlets that root and expand the carpet on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive it moderate to high lighting — this is the single most important factor for a tight carpet. CO2 is beneficial and strongly recommended to fill in quickly and densely, though patient aquarists can grow it more slowly without. A nutrient-rich substrate plus liquid fertiliser keeps it lush; root tabs help too. Comfortable at 20–26 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, soft to moderately hard water. Growth is moderate. Best regarded as an intermediate plant because of its light and CO2 needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEleocharis acicularis 'Mini'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDwarf Hairgrass 'Mini'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCultivated form (species widespread in temperate \u0026amp; subtropical regions)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 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\u003eForeground\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\u003eNutrient-rich substrate, liquid fertiliser and root tabs\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\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\u003eAquascapes, nano tanks, planted community tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal in shrimp and nano tanks, and with small peaceful fish — tetras, rasboras, pygmy corydoras and the like. Shrimp love to graze the carpet for biofilm without harming it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiggers and substrate-sifters — larger cichlids, goldfish and vigorous loaches — will uproot a young carpet before it establishes. Very low light without CO2 leads to thin, patchy, algae-prone growth, so avoid those conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or delivery Australia wide. 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":55234105835811,"sku":"AA1290","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/eleocharis-acicularis-mini-43078208815395-v2.webp?v=1790321589"},{"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 delivery Australia wide. 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":55234105966883,"sku":"AA1282","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/ammania-senegalensis-43078208651555-v2.webp?v=1790321528"},{"product_id":"monte-carlo-gold-coast","title":"Monte Carlo Gold Coast | Micranthemum tweediei 'Monte Carlo'","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMonte Carlo is one of the friendliest carpeting plants going around, and this is the locally grown Gold Coast strain. It forms a low cushion of tiny round leaves across the foreground, and it is far more forgiving than dwarf baby tears while giving a similar fresh green lawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe species hails from Argentina, where it grows along damp stream margins, creeping over wet ground and rock in bright light. In the aquarium it recreates that habit best when planted into a nutrient-rich substrate under good light, and it will grow submerged once settled even though nursery stock is usually raised emersed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA healthy carpet is a dense mat of small, rounded, bright green leaves on fine creeping stems, sitting only a couple of centimetres tall. Left to grow it will layer and thicken to around 3–5 cm before trimming. The portion sold is a young clump or mat that you split and spread out; it fills in over several weeks as the runners knit together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA foreground carpeting plant. Plant small portions a few centimetres apart across open substrate so they can spread and join up, and trim the top of the carpet regularly to keep it low, dense and stopping it lifting off the substrate in thick sheets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove any pot and rockwool and rinse the roots, then separate the mat into small tufts and push each gently into the substrate with tweezers. It propagates readily by runners and by simple division of the mat, so replant trimmings to expand the carpet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eModerate to high light gives the tightest, lowest carpet; under low light it grows leggy and reaches upward. CO2 is not strictly required but is highly beneficial and makes carpeting far quicker and denser. Feed with root tabs plus a liquid fertiliser, keep the water 20–25 °C, pH around 6.0–7.5, and growth is moderate to fast once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicranthemum tweediei 'Monte Carlo'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMonte Carlo, Gold Coast Monte Carlo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArgentina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 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\u003eForeground\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 plus liquid fertiliser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–25 °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\u003eRunners and division of the mat\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\u003eForeground carpets in planted community tanks and aquascapes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall community fish, shrimp and snails leave it alone and shrimp in particular love grazing the carpet. It pairs well with tetras, rasboras, dwarf cichlids and peaceful nano fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiggers and uprooters such as large goldfish, big cichlids and burrowing loaches will tear a young carpet apart before it can anchor. Very low light will also cause it to grow tall and thin rather than carpet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or delivery Australia wide. 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":55234105999651,"sku":"AA1281","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/monte-carlo-gold-coast-43078223266083-v2.webp?v=1790321587"},{"product_id":"cryptocoryne-wendtii-green","title":"Cryptocoryne Wendtii Green | Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Green'","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCryptocoryne Wendtii Green is the fresh-green workhorse of the wendtii family - compact, tidy and about as unfussy as aquarium plants get. Where the brown and red forms bring earthy tones, this one keeps a clean, bright green that suits any layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCryptocoryne wendtii grows along shaded stream banks and in seasonally flooded forest pools in Sri Lanka, often spending part of the year emersed. In the aquarium it favours a mature, stable tank with a nutrient-rich substrate, gentle flow and as little disturbance as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNarrow, gently ruffled green leaves in a compact rosette of around 10–20 cm - taller and looser in low light, lower and denser under stronger light. Supplied as a tissue-culture cup of small plantlets; allow a few months for full rosettes to form. The usual crypt melt may follow planting, with new leaves regrowing from the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMidground, or foreground in larger tanks. Plant in groups 5 cm apart and let runners build a continuous green band - a classic pairing in front of darker crypts or red stem plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the nutrient gel from the portion, divide into plantlets and plant with crowns above the substrate. Propagates by runners; separate and replant daughter plants as they develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLow to moderate light, no CO2 required, and root tabs or a nutrient substrate for its root-feeding habit. Water of 22–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, soft to moderately hard. Growth is slow; shrimp and snails keep the long-lived 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 wendtii 'Green'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen Wendtii Crypt\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\u003e10–20 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)\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, dwarf shrimp and snails - crypts are left alone by virtually all community fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoldfish, silver dollars, uaru and digging cichlids. Avoid moving settled plants and avoid abrupt parameter changes, which trigger melt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or delivery Australia wide. 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":55234106130723,"sku":"AA2394","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/cryptocoryne-wendtii-green-43078251970851-v2.webp?v=1790321529"},{"product_id":"cryptocoryne-moiya","title":"Cryptocoryne Mi Oya | Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Mi Oya'","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCryptocoryne Mi Oya (previously listed here as \"Moiya\") is the coppery-red giant of the wendtii family - named for the Mi Oya river in Sri Lanka where it was found. It brings warm red-brown tones to a tank without demanding the high light most red plants need.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEndemic to the Mi Oya river region of Sri Lanka, growing along stream banks that flood and recede with the seasons. It handles warm water better than most plants - tolerating over 30 °C - and settles best in a stable, mature tank with nutrient-rich substrate and gentle flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLance-shaped, slightly hammered (bullous) leaves with undulate margins, in red-brown to copper tones - one of the largest wendtii forms at 20–35 cm tall with rosettes spreading 15–30 cm. Supplied as a tissue-culture cup of small plantlets, so allow several months for it to reach size. Expect some melt after planting; it regrows readily from the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGiven its eventual size, treat it as a midground plant in large tanks or a background plant in smaller ones. Strong light encourages a lower, more horizontal leaf posture; in dimmer tanks it grows taller and more upright. Give each plant 10–15 cm of room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the nutrient gel from the tissue-culture portion, separate into plantlets and plant into the substrate with crowns exposed. Propagates freely by runners once settled - expect a steady supply of plantlets to relocate or share.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLow to moderate light is ample; more light deepens the red-brown colour. CO2 is not required. A heavy root feeder - use root tabs or an enriched substrate, with iron supplementation helping colour. Water of 22–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, soft to moderately hard. Growth is slow, so be patient and keep algae grazers about.\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 'Mi Oya'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMi Oya Crypt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMi Oya River, Sri Lanka\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–35 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 to background\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, warm-water setups, low-tech tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTetras, rasboras, barbs, corydoras, gouramis, shrimp and snails. Its heat tolerance also makes it one of the few plants suited to warmer discus tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoldfish, silver dollars, uaru and large digging cichlids. Avoid moving it once established and avoid abrupt water changes in parameters - both invite crypt melt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or delivery Australia wide. 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":55234106163491,"sku":"AA2395","price":20.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/cryptocoryne-moiya-43078241878307-v2.webp?v=1790321528"},{"product_id":"cryptocoryne-green-gecko","title":"Cryptocoryne Green Gecko | Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Green Gecko'","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCryptocoryne Green Gecko is one of the prettiest of the wendtii forms - fresh apple-green leaves marked with a dark maroon stripe down the midrib of new growth. Like all the wendtii clan it is hardy, patient and happy to be left alone, making it a reliable choice for low-tech tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCryptocoryne wendtii grows along shaded stream banks and in seasonally flooded forest pools in Sri Lanka, often emersed for part of the year. In the aquarium it settles best in stable, mature water with a gentle flow, a nutrient-rich substrate and no sudden changes - crypts resent being moved or having their parameters shuffled about.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA rosette of lance-shaped, slightly ruffled leaves, bright green with that distinctive dark central stripe strongest on younger leaves. Expect a mature height of around 10–20 cm depending on light. Sold as a tissue-culture cup, the plantlets are small on arrival; give them a few months to grow into full rosettes. Newly planted crypts often melt their old leaves before regrowing from the roots - this is normal, so leave the plant in place and wait.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA midground plant in most tanks, or a feature plant in the foreground of larger layouts. Plant in small groups a few centimetres apart and let it thicken into a patch via runners. It combines well with darker crypts and fine-leaved stem plants behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the nutrient gel from the tissue-culture portion, divide it into several plantlets and plant each into the substrate, keeping the crown just above the surface. Once established it spreads by underground runners; new plantlets can be separated and replanted when they have a few leaves of their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLow to moderate light suits it well - stronger light gives a more compact plant with better colour. CO2 is not required, though it does no harm. As a root feeder it appreciates a nutrient substrate or root tabs. Keep it at 22–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, soft to moderately hard water. Growth is slow, so keep algae-grazing shrimp or snails about and avoid excessive light on a lean tank.\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 'Green Gecko'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen Gecko Crypt\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\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)\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, dwarf shrimp and snails all leave crypts alone, and its tough leaves stand up to most community fish once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge goldfish, digging cichlids, silver dollars and uaru will uproot or eat it. Avoid moving the plant once settled, and avoid unstable water parameters - both trigger crypt melt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or delivery Australia wide. 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":55234106196259,"sku":"AA2393","price":26.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/cryptocoryne-green-gecko-43078252036387-v2.webp?v=1790321530"},{"product_id":"echinodorus-fancy-twist","title":"Echinodorus Fancy Twist | Echinodorus 'Fancy Twist'","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEchinodorus 'Fancy Twist' is a showy sword grown for its broad, spiral-twisted leaves marbled in green, red and pink. The twisting foliage gives real movement and makes it a genuine talking point in a planted tank. 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\u003eA cultivated Echinodorus hybrid of South American parentage, so it wants what the genus wants: warm, slow water over a rich, silty root zone. Recreate that with a nutritious substrate and stable warmth. It is a true aquatic and grows submerged long-term, colouring and twisting best under good light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBroad leaves that spiral and twist along their length, marbled green with red and pink tones that are strongest on new growth under bright light. It grows fairly large, reaching around 30–40 cm tall with a wide spread. The tissue-culture portion is a small young plant that develops its full twisted, colourful form as it establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA midground-to-background feature plant – give it space in a larger tank so the twisting leaves have room to show. In open-top tanks it may push leaves to the surface. Trim old outer leaves at the base to keep it tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the tissue-culture gel from the roots and plant in the substrate with the crown just above the surface – never bury it. Push root tabs in alongside. It propagates by adventitious plantlets on flower stalks and by rhizome division, separable once rooted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntermediate: medium to high light keeps the colour and twist vivid, and CO2 is beneficial rather than essential – it adapts to low-tech tanks with slower, less colourful growth. A heavy root feeder, so use a nutrient substrate, root tabs and iron. Keep water at 22–28 °C, pH 6.5–7.5. 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