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
Hygrophila pinnatifida and moss on wood. Hygrophila Pinnatifida and Moss on mangrovebos.ygrophila Pinnatifida are originally from India. It gets brown, recovered leaves on the surface with a striking burgundy color underneath. It creates horizontal side s
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
Ranunculus Inundatus, this species comes from Australia and becomes 5-10 cm in size. There are many types and variants of Ranunculus, which become coarse and torrowed in aquariums. Ranunculus Inundatus is characterized by its compact form and distinguishe
> Attractive epiphyte from Borneo
> Elongated, wavy leaves
> Young leaves with reddish-brown shades
> Bushy, low growth habit
"Lamandau Mini Red" is a rare, attractive Bucephalandra form from the Lamandau region of southwestern Borneo. It has not
This beautiful variation of Cryptocoryne nurii was found growing in the wild in Malaysia around 1970. In the aquarium hobby it became popular under the name 'Rose Maiden'.
The plant is as easy to grow as Cryptocoryne wendtii and has the same size and
Alternanthera Reineckii 'Pink' The pink underside of the leaves of Alternanera Reineckii 'Pink' ensures effective contrast with the many green plants in an aquarium - certainly in groups. Stems become 25-50 cm high. Good light stimulates the leaves to col
Pogostemon Helferi on lava rock. Pogostemon Helferi on lava rock. Aquarans in Thailand, near the border with Burma, discovered this plant. It is called 'Downoi' in Thailand (small star) and it is easy to see why (5-10 cm long and wide). Pogostemon Helferi
Microsorum pteropus on lava rock; Microsorum pteropus on lava rock (XL format). 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 stic
Bucephalandra Bukit Kalem op Lavasteen. In de natuur groeit Bucephalandra meestal op rotsen of hout in rivieren en beken - net als Anubias, waarop ze lijken wat betreft gebruik en verzorging in het aquarium.Bucephalandra 'Bukit Kalem' is een makkelijke, l
Microsorum Pteropus Windela¸v on Kienhout. Microsorum Pteropus 'Windela¸v' is a patented variety of microsorum pteropus, named after tropica's founder, Holger Windela¸v. With its fine branched sheet tops, it is one of the most beautiful aquarium plants. T
Microsorum Pteropus Narrow on Kienhout. Plant grown on wood with suction cup. Microsorum Pteropus is a very variable species and new varies are easy to grow. Microsorum pteropus 'Narrow' has narrower leaves, which grow under a less sharp corner of the ste
Big mother plant, grown in a square pot of 9 cm. This beautiful plant is a hybrid between Echinodorus Hormanii ~Red and Echinodorus horizontalis. It was first produced in 1986 by Hans Barth in Dessau and becomes 25-40 cm high and a rosette of 15-25 cm w
Big mother plant, grown in a square pot of 9 cm.Crinum Thaianum from Thailand is a distinctive bolgade from the lily family with 60-200 cm long leaves. It is not demanding, apart from the fact that it needs a lot of space. When planting the top 2/3 of the
Tropica Taxiphyllum 'Spiky' 1-2-Grow! (Easy), in vitro, 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. Spiky mos is best on vertical surfaces where
Tropica Rotala Rotundifolia 'Green' 1-2-Grow! (Medium), in vitro, the Asian rotala sp. Green is very similar to Rotala rotundifolia, but the leaves remain fresh and bright green, even with intensive light. Stems are 40-50 cm long and 2-3 cm wide. The pla
Tropica Marsilea Crenata 1-2-Grow! (Medium), in vitro, these small boating comes from Asia, where he often grows in rice fields. The leaves are small and rarely wider than 0.5 cm. A hardy plant that tolerates poor lighting conditions and high temperatures
Tropica Glossostigma Elatinoides 1-2-Grow! (Advanced), In vitro, glossostigma Elatinoides from New Zealand, much has been asked in Japanese inspired aquariums. It is one of the smallest aquarium plants (2-3 cm high), and therefore a good foreground plant.
Tropica Anubias Barteri Var. Nana (In Vitro), living water plant in pot, packed in a breathable blister pack. Anubias Barteri Var. Nana is a small, attractive plant that thrives under all circumstances. He is originally from Cameroon and becomes 5-10 cm h
Bucephalandra wavy green. In nature, Bucephalandra usually grows on rocks or wood into rivers and streams - just like Anubias, on which they resemble use and care in the aquarium.Bucephalandra 'Wavy Green' is an easy, slow-growing plant that likes to give
> Light green Leaf> loosely ascending bushy growth method
> Very popular with Aquascaping
Microsorum Pteropus Windelov on wood. Microsorum Pteropus 'Windela¸v' is a patented variety of microsorum pteropus, named after tropica's founder, Holger Windela¸v. With its fine branched sheet tops, it is one of the most beautiful aquarium plants. The mi
Microsorum Pteropus Narrow on wood, Microsorum Pteropus 'Narrow' grown on mangrovebos.microsorum Pteropus is a very variable species and new varies are easy to grow. Microsorum pteropus 'Narrow' has narrower leaves, which grow under a less sharp corner of
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
Large mother plant, grown in a square pot of 9 cm. This beautiful species with the dark, hammered leaf is named after 'tropica'. With breeding in an open space, the leaves will lie virtually on the bottom. It is suitable for small aquariums with leaves of
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!
