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 Sagittaria Subulata 1-2-Grow! (Easy), in vitro, Sagittaria subulata from South America is an ideal, non-demanding foreground plant whose short foothills form a compact group. Place individual plants 2-4 cm apart. This plant can issue problems beca
Tropica Cryptocoryne undulatus 'Red' 1-2-Grow! (Medium), aquarium plant in vitro. This red version of Cryptocoryne undulata grows in the wild in rivers of Sri Lanka. It is an easy plant, tolerant compared to very different conditions in an aquarium. The a
Tropica Sagittaria Subulata (easy), living water plant in pot, packed in a breathable blister pack. Sagittaria subulata from South America is an ideal, non-demanding foreground plant whose short foothills form a compact group. Place individual plants 2-4
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
Vesicularia Ferriei 'Weeping', generally known as Weeping Moss, is supposed to come from China and is distributed by Oriental Aquarium Plants. 'Weeping' is a meaty, 1-3 cm high pendant moss with tuning bright green shoots. It attaches best to driftwood or
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
> Narrow, maroon leaves with black markings
> Very low growing Cryptocoryne
> Easy and undemanding
> Light green Leaf> loosely ascending bushy growth method
> Very popular with Aquascaping
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
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.
Tropica Staurogyne Repens (easy), living water plant in pot, packed in a breathable blister pack. Staurogyne Repens is a fresh green, compact and hardy plant for the foreground of the aquarium and was found in the river Rio Cristalino in the southern Amaz
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
Tropica Cryptocoryne Beckettii 'Petchii' (easy), living water plant in pot, wrapped in a breathable blister pack. Cryptocoryne Beckettii 'Petchii' is a small variety of Cryptocoryne Beckettii from Sri Lanka, which has beautiful, slightly flushed leaf edge
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.
> 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
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 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.
> Easy and undemanding palnt
> Ridged, deep green leaves and red shoots
> Grows well on rock and wood pieces
Anubias barteri var. coffeefolia is a very beautiful, low cultivar of Anubias barteri. 15-25 cm tall and a creeping rhizome from 10-15 cm o
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
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
Anubias Barteri Var. Nana on Kienhout. Plant grown on wood with suction cup. Anubias Barteri Var. Nana is a small, attractive plant that thrives under all circumstances. He is originally from Cameroon and becomes 5-10 cm high. The root stick becomes 10-15
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
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 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 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!
