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 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
Echinodorus 'Red Diamond' appeared as a culture in the Ukraine, and is probably a cross between Echinodorus horemanni 'Red' and Echinodorus ‘Barthii’. The resultant hybrid is an attractive plant with ruby-red sword-shaped leaves, 15-25 cm long.
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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 wide. New underwater leaves are beautiful pink, an
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
Taxiphyllum Barbieri on lava rock. Taxiphyllum Barbieri from Southeast Asia is a hardy plant that states few demands on the water or light. The moss is 3-10 cm thick and likes to grow on any surface, so it is ideal for decorating stones and tree roots or
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
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
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 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 Bacopa Caroliniana (Easy), grown in a mini pace of coconut fiber. Packed in a breathable blister pack. Bacopa Caroliniana is originally from the US and has been used as aquarium plant for years.
Stems are 10-30 cm long and 3-4 cm wide. This plant
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
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 'Flame' 1-2-Grow! (Medium), in vitro, Asian Flame Moss owes its name to its form of growth. Tight, vertical and soft wavy shoots give the impression of a deep green campfire of 5-15 cm high. Due to the special shape, Flame Moss is very
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 Hygrophila 'Siasensis 53B' (easy) ,, living water plant in pot, packed in a breathable blister pack. Hygrophila Corymbosa 'Siamensis 53B' is a variety of hygrophila Corymbosa 'Siamensis'. This hygrophila 'Siasensis 53b' forms incredibly many side
Tropica Hygrophila Pinnatifida 1-2-Grow! (Medium), Hygrophila Pinnatifida is originally from India. It gets brown, restored leaves on the surface with a striking burgundy color underneath. It creates horizontal side shoots and the upper shoots must be squ
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
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 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
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
Microsorum pteropus on wood, microsorum pteropus is a water fern 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 bottom, because it will
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
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!
