Cryptocoryne Balansae is best used as a background plant in an aquarium. This is a popular basement with long, hammer-like leaves that sway with the flow of water for a relaxed look. Instructions: No disease and no snails Height: to surface PH: 5-9 Requirements:...

Developed by Tropica, this Cryptocoryne is ideal for use in midfield. The leaf edges are wavy. Performs well in all water types and is more resistant to typical leaf thaw after planting. Instructions: Type: rosette Origin: Asia Growth rate: medium Height: 10-20+ cm Light...

One of our favorite crypts. This crypt develops a beautiful dotted pattern on the leaves and stays medium in size without getting too large. It creates a very natural feel. A great aquascaping crypt. Instructions: Type: rosette Origin: Asia Growth rate: medium Height: 6-10...

Possibly one of the smallest Cryptocoronas commercially available. Makes a nice low maintenance prospect. A slow grower. An ideal ground cover for Southeast Asian-style layouts. Type: rosette Origin: Asia Growth rate: slow Height: 5 - 10+ Light Requirement: Medium CO2: low Possibly one of...

It has green leaves, making it one of the most popular types of Cryptocoryne. This is a less demanding factory. Depending on growing conditions, the color of the leaves can vary from light green to brown. It looks most naturally planted next to a...

A beautiful compact crypt with leaf-like green foliage that can be used as a foreground or mid-ground and does well in hard water conditions. It is only slightly larger than Cryptocoryne parva and has a slightly longer blade. Compared to crypt parva, it is...

This is a narrow leaf hole that is very hardy to almost all types of water and is greenish-brown in color. Instructions: Type: rosette Origin: Asia Growth rate: medium Height: 5-15 cm Light Needs: Low to Moderate CO2: low This is a narrow leaf...

The smallest of all Echinoderma species. A beautiful carpet is formed, with old leaves turning red. Prefers rich, fertile, fertile soil. Among simple and undemanding foreground plants. Instructions: Type: Carpet Origin: cultivar Growth rate: medium Light needs: Moderate CO2: Moderate The smallest of all...

A miniature version of the popular Anubias nana. It remains small and short, about 5 cm tall. This is a very easy plant to grow, with small, dense leaves that make it a popular anubias for aquascaping, especially for smaller aquariums. Now available in...

Rotala sp. "H'Ra" is a beautiful new plant that originated in Vietnam. When grown in the right conditions, this plant will develop a bright orange-red color. Its leaves are also slightly narrower and pointed compared to Rotala sp. "color". In aquascaping, it's great to...

A compact and distinctive foreground plant with distinctive ruffled leaves and texture. Found in Thailand, this plant is also known as "Downoi", which means little star in Thai. It can be used as a foreground or mid-ground plant. Type: Stem Origin: Thailand Growth rate:...

Hygrophila "Araguaia" is named after the river system in Brazil. Stems become 10-20 cm high and 6-15 cm wide. It has compact, tight leaves that easily grow branches. Pinch the stems to maintain the bushy appearance. The plant is reddish-brown to purple in color...

A rosette plant from Thailand that grows well in high temperatures. This is a beautiful and easy-to-maintain grass-like plant best used to accentuate the flow of water, with its long, soft leaves swaying in the flow. It just gets denser in the same area...

Staurogyne repens is an excellent anterior mid-ground plant in the aquarium. Divide into clumps and place in substrate. Staurogyne repens can also be tied to rocks or driftwood as it has a strong tendency to root. Trim stems and replant cuttings as needed to...

Micranthemum Monte Carlo is a light green foreground plant that easily grows like a rug. Its leaves are much larger than the size of HC. *See more details from the ADA Network Aquarium Magazine here: Maintenance Techniques  Instructions: Type: Carpet Origin: South America Growth...

Eleocharis acicularis mini (labeled Eleocharis parvula) is also known as "Japanese dwarf grass". It may be the shortest hair grass on the market today. It is a popular foreground plant that grows short and does not require frequent pruning. Instructions: Type: Carpet Origin: cultivar...

A beautiful stem plant that, in the right conditions, will develop a large canopy with many long, thin leaves. It is orange on top of the leaves and pink on the undersides. This plant, found in Asia and Australia, needs bright light and carbon...

Rotala sp. "Vietnamese" can be used as a mid-background for any layout, especially in those aquascapes that rely heavily on the use of stem plants. This species can form an excellent contrast with red and green plants. Instructions: Type: Stem Origin: Asia Growth rate: fast...

Classic stem plant for nature aquariums. This is a simple stem plant that grows red leaves in strong light. Serving in ADA tissue culture tall cup form, it's full-bodied, healthy and free of algae, snails and disease. Type: Stem Origin: Southeast Asia Growth rate:...

One of the easiest mid-ground and background plants. A must for all aquariums. Pale green leaves. A classic natural aquarium plant that Mr. Amano often uses. In strong light and pruning, it forms a compact bush with small pale green leaves. Instructions: Type: Stem...