Cryptocoryne wendtii C 421 - Medium, brown cryptocoryne

Biosphere Ball (with Java moss) Discover the fascinating world of aquascaping with our floating biosphere balls planted with living Java moss. These unique balls add a magical atmosphere to your aquarium and create a natural environment for your aquatic inhabitants.Our biobarrier ball is very easy to use. Each ball is attached to a transparent nylon thread with a clay ring at the end. Simply press the clay ring firmly into the gravel of your aquarium and you can let your biosphere ball float freely.These floating balls are perfect for aquarists of all experience levels. The Java moss on the balls is extremely easy to care for and requires minimal maintenance. The water temperature should be between 19 and 30 degrees Celsius and moderate light is sufficient, making them ideal for various types of aquariums.The length of the Java moss on the balls can be shortened at any time as required to ensure a compact appearance. This makes them particularly attractive for nano aquariums in which shrimps live. You can also easily reattach the cut pieces of moss to other places in the aquarium to create additional design options.Experience the beauty and vibrancy of the Biosphere Balls and bring your underwater landscape to life with these floating masterpieces.

Hygrophila polysperma Sunset - Indian water lily max. growth height - 30 cm Country of origin cultivated form Suitability Community aquariums and NanoCubes Type Stem plant family Acanthaceae Genus Hygrophila Propagation Head cuttings, side shoots Growth rate fast pH 5 - 8 Water hardness 10 - 20 °dh Notes Easy to care for and undemanding. The 'Sunset' variety is a beautiful cultivated form for the medium to background. Cultivated in the open air, its leaves are very striking with a white-yellowish veining; under water, the plant displays its full range of colors from light pink to deep pink. Like the normal H. polysperma, this variety is also easy to care for and undemanding. Most other colored stem plants are somewhat more difficult. A good dose of iron fertilizer also promotes the color intensity of the shoot tips. At 4 cm, the leaves of Hygrophila polysperma are smaller than those of the stem form and are therefore also suitable for nano cubes.

Lobelia cardinalis Lobelia Cardinalis is a green plant, recommended for the second level of the aquarium and for the paludarium. It looks great in a group and likes to grow above the water surface.Difficulty of growing: easyLight requirements: mediumCO₂ requirements: lowAdult plant height: up to 30 cmGrowth: mediumTemperature: 15-28°CPlacement in aquarium: second levelOrigin: North AmericaShell diameter 6 cmLobelia Cardinalis or Cardinal's Strophica is a plant native to North America. In the wild, it is found in wetlands and along riverbanks. It is distributed from the Gulf of Mexico through the eastern states of the United States to southern Canada. It grows in the ground and has a well-developed root system. The feathery stems can develop auxiliary roots in leafless areas. Its distinctive ornamental feature is the light green, oval leaves with a prominent pale central vein. It is very comfortable in a paludarium, where it forms a 0.5 m high flower head with red flowers. Lobelia can be cultivated in aquariums and paludariums. It thrives beautifully in muddy soil as well as underwater.It tolerates temperatures from 15 to 28 °C and can also be kept in a pond. It thrives best at 20-23°C. It does well in soft to medium hard water with a pH between 6.5 and 7.2.Without adequate light the leaves turn yellow, but in bright light the undersides of the leaves turn purple-red. It is not particularly demanding, but regular water changes, fertilizer and CO₂ support its growth and allow it to grow 5 cm per month. Uncut, it grows above the water surface by forming overwater leaves, and may also flower.In the aquarium, lobelia should be planted in a group in the background, but it also works well as a foreground plant. It is used in lobelia avenues or to form showy thickets. Pruning is necessary to maintain a beautiful habit; use scissors to remove older leaves. You can also cut back the entire plant and use the cut tips as cuttings. A young plant can also be grown from an old leaf. Cuttings rooted in a paludarium can be transplanted to an aquarium. In an aquarium, stem pruning forces the plant to form side shoots. Planting: The plant must be removed from the cup and thoroughly rinsed from the gel under running water. This is best done by placing the plant in a container of lukewarm water. Most of the gel will then fall off by itself. Divide the contents of the cup into 3-4 cm lumps and then place them in the substrate..

Vallisneria nana / Grassy marsh screw max. growth height - 70 cm Country of origin Australia Suitability Perch aquarium, community aquarium, NanoCube, aquascaping Type  Rosette plant Family Hydrocharitaceae Genus Vallisneria Propagation Stolons Growth rate medium pH 6 - 9 Water hardness 10 - 30 °dh Notes   Vallisneria nana is a new vallisneria in the aquarium hobby. The species name “nana” means: dwarf. However, the plant only exhibits this growth behaviour in its natural habitat in Australia. In our aquaria, the plants can reach lengths of 30-70 cm. This very narrow-leaved species is therefore more suitable for the background. Cultivation and care are very simple, but here too it is important to control the growth of the runners. CO2-applications additionally promote the growth of all Vallisnerias.