| Description | A very hard to grow fern. Can be attached to wood or rock. Does not demand high light but prefers CO2 and nutrients and soft water
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| Plant Difficulty |
- Difficult |
| Light Requirement |
- Low |
| Plant Type |
- Rhizome |
| Forms a lush grassy carpet under very bright light, CO2 and adequate nutrients.
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| Plant Difficulty |
- Easy |
| Light Requirement |
- Bright |
| Plant Type |
- Rhizome |
| Ammаnіа bоnѕаі can be used as a foreground or Midground plant. Under intense lighting, the tips of the plant turn a reddish color that makes it a fantastic accent.
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| Plant Difficulty |
- Easy |
| Light Requirement |
- Bright |
| Plant Type |
- Stem |
| With very bright light and adequate fertilization, this plant will form a dense carpet.
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| Plant Difficulty |
- Medium |
| Light Requirement |
- Very Bright |
| Plant Type |
- Stem |
| Small Anubia with light green to golden leaves. Ideal for foreground or as a specimen.
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| Plant Difficulty |
- Easy |
| Light Requirement |
- Low |
| Plant Type |
- Rhizome |
| An undemanding midground plant with an unique shaped leaf which requires low light and low maintenance. Ideal for beginners.
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| Plant Difficulty |
- Easy |
| Light Requirement |
- Medium |
| Plant Type |
- Rhizome |
On rock 5 X 5 cm - 1 unit |
| Content | A very special rarity, belonging to the diverse family of the Filmy Ferns. This tiny, moss-like fern was found in southwestern India on rocks along a stream. It is not yet identified with certainty and likely belongs to the species Crepidomanes malabaricum. In its natural habitat it is flooded during the rainy period only, however it can be grown permanently submerged in aquariums. This fern has tender, dark green, transparent leaves on a thin, creeping rhizome.
It is recommendable to fix Crepidomanes cf. malabaricum on stone or wood, you may also leave the plant on the pad and place it in the aquarium foreground. This fern grows very slowly, forming a carpet by and by. It is rootless but develops dark, hair-like rhizoids on the rhizome which help it adhere to the substrate. This Crepidomanes doesn't need much light, but a good CO2 and nutrient supply, soft to medium hard water and a good water current are beneficial.
Crepidomanes cf. malabaricum is a great enrichment for the aquascaping and looks particularly good in small-scale, delicate layouts, for example on vertical structures of the hardscape. Because of its extremely slow growth, one should pay attention to keep it from overrunning by other plants such as faster growing mosses. | Note: This version is a bit more compact and thinner than ordinary dwarf hair grass.
Quantity: 1 bunch( around 30-40 plants)
Origin: Japan
Plant positioning: Foreground
Light requirement: High
CO2 requirement: Medium
Plant difficulty level: Easy
Plant Propagation: plantlets
PLANTING AND CARE
- easy to care.
- Marine brackish water species also grow in freshwater.
- Place it in an area where a Moderate level of light is available.
- Fertilization enhances the growth of the plant in small time.
- Propagation is done by root runners
- good co2 increases the color and health of the plant.
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Ammania Sp. Bonsai: (scientific name: Rotala indica)
Overview: Native to Southeast Asia, Ammania Sp.Bonsai is a fairly undemanding aquatic plant and is a great addition to aquascape, especially in nano - aquariums. Ideally, this plant is great as a mid-ground plant in freshwater aquariums, but when planted in groups, it can be grown specifically to form a dense carpet or bush.
Appearance: Ammania sp Bonsai is an upright herb with soft stems that can attain a height of 60 cm. The leaves are green on top and pinkish red in the bottom and are arranged in opposite whorls along the stem. The leaves are approximately 3 cm long, oblong or oval in shape with thick cartilaginous margins. The plant bears tiny pink flowers that have 4 petals each.
Hard/Soft plant: Soft plant
Ideal water temperature conditions: Ammania Sp Bonsai grows well in waters having temperatures between 22 and 27 degree Celsius.
Lighting conditions: Ammania Sp Bonsai prefers moderate to high lighting intensity and at least 3 to 5 gallon per gallon by full spectrum (5000 to 7000K) bulbs. The red tip of the stems is due to high lighting intensity, which adds color and vibrancy to aquariums. Otherwise, the stems become compact when exposed to low intensity.
Ideal pH conditions: Ammania Sp Bonsai thrives in good quality water with pH levels between 6.0 and 7.5.
Functions and advantages:
1) When bushy, Ammania Sp Bonsai is a great place to hide for fry and smaller fishes.
2) Versatile plant in aqua scaping and works well with both midground as well as dense carpet-like scaping.
3) Can grow in immersed condition also.
Did you know?
Ammania sp Bonsai propagates easily and can be facilitated by cutting off a part of the top stem and re-planting it in substrate soon after which roots start developing from the first node.
| Glossostigma Elantinoides is a low growing aquatic plant that originates from New Zealand. It is a perfect foreground plant that if given sufficient lighting and nutrients can grow into a thick carpet of green foliage. The leaves are small and round with a beautiful bright green coloration that can nicely offset any neutral toned substrate.
High lighting and Co2 injection is necessary to keep this plant low growing. Vertical growing thin stalks are an indication of lack of lighting while yellowing leaves can mean nutrition deficiency. Thin leaves can also hint at a lack of Co2. This plant can grow quickly and require regular trimming when kept under proper conditions.
This plant can grow submerged or emersed in dry start aquariums and Wabi Kusa. Because this plant is small with tiny roots, it can prove difficult to keep planted into the substrate. In this case, dry start can help by allowing time for the roots to anchor into the substrate before flooding the tank.
Family Name: Phrymaceae
Origin: New Zealand
Height: 1-2”
pH: 6-7.5
Care: Medium to Difficult
Light: Medium to High
Co2: Required
Propagation: Cut new growth along with roots
Growth rate: Moderate to Fast | Anubias nana gold is one of the beautiful variants of Anubias with yellow and green leaves. The special gold hue in the leaves makes it unique and brings amazing contrast with the green plants in the tank. Anubias is a great plant for beginners as it is easy to care for and maintain. If you are looking for a plant that can fill up the gaps and holes and is perfect for aquascaping, Anubias nana gold will be the right choice. Anubias belongs to the Araceae family. Basically, it is a dwarf variety of plants that can fulfil a lot of requirements of the tank. This plant is native to Africa; however, now it can be found in every part of the world. Aquarists show special interest in Anubias due to its hardiness and easy-to-care features. It grows easily in fully and partially submerged conditions.
Appearance: Anubias nana gold features yellow or lime-green leaves with a golden hue that makes it different from other variants of Anubias and aquarium plants. This unusual colour makes it easily distinguishable in the tank. Like other Anubias species, it is a slow-growing hardy plant. It can be used as a middle ground plant where it can get low to medium lighting. However, the plants thrive the best when attached to rockwork or driftwood. Due to the specific features, dwarf habit and typical leaves colour, Anubias is often planted in terrariums and vivariums other than aquariums.
Hard/soft Plant: It is a hardy plant that can thrive well under moderate light, carbon dioxide and nutrient supplementation.
Ideal water temperature: The ideal temperature for the growth of Anubias nana gold ranges from 20 to 28 degrees Celsius. With the right temperature, the plant shows good growth and leaves exhibit good colours.
Lighting and other requirements: Low to moderate light is suitable for the proper growth of Anubias nana gold. Under the excessive light condition, algae growth on the leaves is observed that make the plant look unattractive. Carbon dioxide is not a prerequisite for Anubias nana gold, but supplementing it will ensure faster growth and robust leaves. You can place this plant in the substrate, but its rhizomes must not be buried as they will rot and recede.
Ideal pH level: The ideal pH for Anubias nana gold is 5.5 to 7. However, being an easily adjustable plant, it can survive if there is a minor fluctuation in pH as well.
Do you know: Anubias nana gold is a perfect aquarium plant for aquascaping that you can use to fill gaps and holes in an aquascape layout. It is because this plant doesn’t require to be planted directly in the substrate; instead, you can attach it to the driftwood or woodwork that gives great results. Propagation is done by simply cutting or pulling apart the rhizomes that you want to reattach. | Anubias barteri var. glabra is a medium-sized Anubias that comes from rainforest streams in West Africa. There are several different forms of the variety glabra with more or less elliptic to lanceolate leaves. It is also sold under the names Anubias minima and Anubias "Kruising".
The variety glabra is as as undemanding and robust as many other Anubias forms. It grows well as epiphyte on the hardscape as well as fixed to the substrate (don't bury the rhizome!). Its narrow, lanceolate leaves are an interesting contrast to other, rather broad-leaved Anubias forms.
Anubias barteri var. glabra is widely spread in West Africa, from Guinea to Gabun. The plant forms dense populations on river banks and rocks in and on forest rivulets, where they often share the same habitat with Bolbitis heudelotii and Crinum natans.
| Synonyms |
Anubias lanceolata N. E. Brown, Anubias minima Chevalier |
| Trader names |
Anubias "Kruising" |
| Complete botanical name |
Anúbias bárteri var. glábra N.E. Brown |
| Family |
Araceae |
| Genus |
Anubias |
| Difficulty |
very easy |
| Colour |
medium green, dark green |
| Usage |
Epiphyte (growing on hardscape), Cichlid proof plant, Midground, Nano tanks, Foreground, group |
| Height |
10 - 20cm |
| Width |
10 - 30cm |
| Growth |
very slow |
| pH value |
5 - 8 |
| Temperature tolerance |
12 - 30°C |
| Carbonate hardness |
0 - 15°dKH |
| General hardness |
0 - 30°dGH |
| Propagation |
Rhizomteilung, Splitting, cutting off daughter plants |
| Can grow emersed? |
yes |
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