Aquatic plants usually come in two forms - stem plants and rooted.
Stem plants are single stems with no roots that are around 4 to 8 inches long. They can be planted as is into the aquarium substrate and will soon grow roots and new shoots in correct conditions. They can be bunched together or planted individually. If they get too long simply trim the tops and replant the offcut - thus creating new plants.
Rooted plants can be planted as is into the aquarium substrate.
On arrival of your new plants, gently unpack and then rinse under tepid running water. Leave the plants to soak in several water changes to remove any remaining trace elements.
The plants are checked for snails but they cannot be 100% guaranteed snail free as each plant shipment contains tens of thousands of plants.
Please note these plants are not shrimp safe and need to be treated before adding to any aquarium containing invertebrates.
Aquarium plants need plenty of light and a weekly fertiliser to ensure optimum condition. For red plant species a fertiliser containing iron needs to be used to enhance and maintain the red colouration.
Very popular easy grow species that provides a splash of lime green to the aquarium. Rooted plants that can be added straight into the aquarium substrate.
Latin name - echinodorus bleheri
Fast growing stem plant that is dark green in colour. Can be used in both coldwater and tropical aquarium due to tolerance of wide temperature range.
Can be trimmed if required and offcuts planted to create new plants.
Aquatic bulbs simply need to be dropped into the tropical aquarium and left to grow. They will soon grow new shoots and roots and come in a variety of colours, including the bright red leaved species - Nymphaea lotus red.
Unique fluffy balls that can be dropped onto the aquarium substrate. Help to reduce nitrates in the water and 'clean' the water by collecting debris on then, which fish will pick at.