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 Riccia Fluitans 1-2-Grow! (Medium), in vitro, Japanese Takashi Amano has been inspired many aquarium owners to keep the 1-5 cm high cosmopolitan liver mos, Riccia Fluitans, under water. It can be kept low by binding it with a piece of fishing line
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 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
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
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
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
Microsorum - Anubias Duet on wood, microsorum pteropus and anubias barteri var. Caladiifolia rooted on a large piece of mangrove forest. Microsorum pteropus is a water fern from Asia, 15-30 cm high, which must be grown on a root or stone, fastened with a
Tropica Rotala Wallichii 1-2-Grow! (Advanced), in vitro, Rotala Wallichii is a demanding plant that develops red splash tips in good light conditions. You reach the most decorative effect by planting a large number of stems in a group. Rotala Walichii is
Tropica Littorella Uniflora 1-2-Grow! (Easy), in vitro, through the appearance of Littorella Uniflora it is an easily recognizable plant in the aquarium. It grows in the wild on banks of Europe, North America and South America. Tolerates a fairly low ligh
Tropica Cryptocoryne Crispatula 1-2-Grow! (Easy), in vitro plant. Cryptocoryne Crispatula var. Balansae comes from the limestone mountains of South Thailand, where the water can be very hard. It is not very demanding, but appreciates a nutritious substrat
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.
Unlike
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
Anubias Barteri Sp. On wood. Anubias Barteri Var. Caladiifolia comes from an Australian laboratory for tissue generation. It is a very nice variety with heart-shaped leaves. The leaves live several years, making Anubias Barteri Var. CALADIIFOLIA Despite i
Tropica Rotala 'Bonsai' 1-2-Grow! (Medium), in vitro, rotala Indica 'bonsai' is best to describe as a compact, moderately growing version of Bacopa Caroliniana. Plant it in small groups and prune it often. Cuttings can be planted in the group again to get
Tropica Bacopa Caroliniana 1-2-Grow! (Easy), aquarium plant in vitro.Bacopa Caroliniana is originally from the US and has been used as aquarium plant for years. Stuffs are 10-30 cm long and 3-4 cm wide. In addition to relatively good light, it requires fe
> 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
> New aquarium plant from the Philippines
> Still rarely available
> Excellent aquarium suitability
> Small light green, elliptic leaves
Schismatoglottis prietoi is a small aroid that is perfectly suitable as aquarium plant. This Schismatoglottis is
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
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
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 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 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.
> Narrow, maroon leaves with black markings
> Very low growing Cryptocoryne
> Easy and undemanding
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!
