Make your aquarium a success The right aquarium · The right plants · The right fish Tropica Aquarium Plants rolled out their first plant in May 1970, 50 years ago. Created by a passionate hobbyist, Holger Windeløv and pushed into the future by a dedicated corporate group, JPS Clemens, Tropica Aquarium Plants now services a global community of Show more
Tropica Cladophora Aegagropila (Easy), 3 Mosballs packed in breathable blister.Cladophora Aegagropila is not really a plant, but an algae ball of 3-10 cm wide. It is a decorative exception to the rule to avoid the cost of algae.
> Powerful moss
> Horizontal to upgrowth
> Round leaf shape
> Relatively small-leaved Ludwigia
> Baptism growth
Tropica Eriocaulon Cinereum 1-2-Grow! (Advanced) Aquarium plant in vitro. The genus eriocaulon is usually adapted to soft water. Eriocaulon cinereum is more tolerant than most and thrives well in middle-hard water. Soft water promotes overall health. This
Cryptocoryne Beckettii Petchii on lava rock. Cryptocoryne Beckettii 'Petchii' is a small variety of Cryptocoryne Beckettii from Sri Lanka, which has beautiful, slightly flushed leaf edges of 10-15 cm long. Leaves become dark olive brown with a violet bott
Tropica Pogostemon Helferi 1-2-Grow! (Medium), in vitro, this plant was discovered by Aquarians in Thailand, near the border with Burma. It is called 'Downoi' in Thailand (small star) and it is easy to see why (5-10 cm long and wide). Pogostemon Helferi i
Tropica lilayopsis brasiliensis 1-2-grow! (Easy), in vitro, lilacopsis brasiliensis from South America can grow very compact, but a "lawn effect" (4-7 cm high) is only achieved at high light intensity. In the plants in the aquarium, small bushes (approx.
The cultivar Echinodorus Barthii is a decorative and beautiful solitary plant for large aquariums. It becomes 25-50 cm high and the entire rosette 20-30 cm wide. The leaves discolor from dark red at the youngest leaves to dark green at the oldest. The co
Tropica Marsilea Hirsuta 1-2-Grow! (Easy), in vitro, Marsilea Hirsuta is a carpet plant from Australia. A fascinating plant, usually supplied with leaves like a four-leaf clover. After a transitional period, he develops different types of leaves, possibly
Large mother plant, grown in a square pot of 9 cm. Microsorum pteropus is a waterfront from Asia, 15-30 cm high. To grow on a root or stone, attached with a fishing line until it has received a grip. Do not cover the root stick when it is planted on the b
Large mother plant, grown in a square pot of 9 cm. The Cultivar Echinodorus Barthii is a decorative and beautiful solitary plant for large aquariums. It becomes 25-50 cm high and the entire rosette 20-30 cm wide. The leaves discolor from dark red at the
Hottonia Palustris is growing up to very decorative light green bushes with sprung leaves. The splash ends have the form of snow crystals. This water plant originates from Europe and is not only suitable for cold water troughs, but also for moderately war
Tropica Monosolenium Tenerum 1-2-Grow! (Medium), in vitro, the Asian monosolenium Tenerum is an attractive liver mos, 2-5 cm high, which is most like a giant Riccia that just stays down, where he forms pillows. It is a brittle plant and pieces break easil
Tropica Hemianthus Micranthemoides 1-2-Grow! (Advanced), in vitro, Hemianthus Micranthemoides from North America is an elegant plant whose small, curved leaves resemble a miniature version of Egeria. It has a characteristic lagging growth in intensive lig
Tropica Echinodorus 'Blehae' Easy, living water plant in pot, packed in a breathable blister pack. EECHINODORUS 'Blehae' I from South America is not demanding and beautiful, and becomes 20-50 cm high.
A nutritious soil promotes growth, but the plant must
In marshy conditions, Echinodorus palaefolius var. latifolius from Brazil has round leaves with a horizontal leaf base. Under water the leaves are narrower and longer (from 20-40 cm, and a 20-40 cm wide roset).
In the aquarium it tends to grow out of t
> Mangrove wood with moss and selfattached Hygrophila pinnatifida
> Fully grown and hardy, right from the start
> easy to place on the bottom layer
Hygrophila pinnatifida and moss on mangrove wood.
Hygrophila pinnatifida originates from India. It
Spiky is Asian and becomes 2-10 cm high. Best to describe as the big brother of Christmas Moss, it is bigger and forms many deep-green, branched shoots. Spoonful mos is best on vertical surfaces where the branched shoots can be seen. A nice carpet effect
Tropica Myriophyllum 'Guyana' (Medium),this Myriophyllum retains its bright, green color even with very high light intensity. Each stem will only measure about 2-3 cm (1 -), but he willingly branched and the plant will be closed quickly and lush. Cutting
Tropica Vesicularia Ferriei 'Weeping' 1-2-Grow! (Medium), in vitro, vesicularia Ferriei 'Weeping', well known as Weeping Moss, is believed to come from China and is distributed by Oriental Aquarium Plants. 'Weeping' is a meaty, 1-3 cm high pendant moss wi
Tropica Heteranera Zosterifolia 1-2-Grow! (Easy), in vitro, Heteranera Zosterifolia from South America is an extremely beautiful plant, which forms many side shoots and so quickly forms a bushy plant group. Stems can be 30-50 cm high and 6-12 cm wide. Lea
Hygrophila polysperma from South-East Asia is one of the hardiest aquarium plants available. Stems become 25-40 cm and 4-8 cm wide. It is particularly good for beginners because it grows in almost all conditions. It normally grows so fast that it is impor
> Easy and undemanding plant for beginners
> Very decorative when fastened to rocks or wood pieces
> Not eaten by herbivorous fish
This bamboo-like straw plant is not grass. It comes from Asia, where it often grows in rice fields.
The growth is upright, but the plant likes to branch the plant.
The leaf is light green, approx. 1 cm wide and 3-5 cm long. The stem top becomes reddish
Tropica Aquarium Plants rolled out their first plant in May 1970, 50 years ago. Created by a passionate hobbyist, Holger Windeløv and pushed into the future by a dedicated corporate group, JPS Clemens, Tropica Aquarium Plants now services a global community of aquarists.
The 50 year anniversary book takes you through a journey of discovery, from the early 70's and the foundation of the company to present days and eventually looking into the future. Throughout the book you'll get to discover Tropica, the hobby and the community whilst also acquiring a few tools to navigate within the aquascaping.
We hope you'll enjoy reading it as much as we enjoyed making it!
