Hemianthus callitrichoides Cuba - Dwarf baby tears

Alternanthera reineckii 'Purple'Purple' is the largest variety of Alternanthera Reineckii. The red colored leaves make it a great plant for accenting.Difficulty of cultivation: difficultLight requirements: highCO₂ requirements: highHeight of mature plants: 20-50 cmGrowth: mediumTemperature: 20-28°CPlacement in aquarium: middle ground or backgroundOrigin: South America6 cm cup diameterAlternanthera Reineckii 'Purple' is a demanding plant for advanced aquarists. It should receive a fertile substrate, strong lighting, an additional supply of carbon dioxide and a full feeding in the form of liquid fertilizer. However, even under favorable conditions, its growth is very slow. Alternanthera Reineckii 'Purple' is a secondary or tertiary plant. The top of the leaf blades are reddish brown, while the undersides range from purple to violet to dark red. The mature plant can grow up to 50 cm tall, but usually reaches no more than 20-30 cm in height. It spreads laterally by lateral stolons. To obtain cuttings, 7 cm long cut stems are inserted into the ground It presents best in the second or third level. In nature, it is a swamp plant that occurs in South America. The best growth results are obtained when it is planted in an active substrate. The growth rate depends on the carbon dioxide concentration in the aquarium water. It prefers soft to hard water with a pH of 6 to 8. It depends on the availability of macronutrients in the water column and is sensitive to macronutrient deficiencies resulting in the loss of leaves in the lower part of the stem. Plant it in closely spaced clumps. As it grows, it will form a compact group of adult plants. Prune the plant regularly with sharp scissors. Frequent pruning helps the plant compact and grow. To maintain the dark red color of the foliage, the plant must be well exposed to light. In optimal light, it grows densely and the internodes are short, making it look much more attractive. It makes an interesting contrast to the many green plants in the aquarium. In open aquariums it grows easily to the water surface.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..

Nymphaea red - Red tiger lotus as a forcing tuber max. growth height - 50 cm Country of origin Africa Suitability Discus aquarium, community aquarium Type family Nymphaeaceae genus Nymphaea Propagation Seeds, daughter plants from the tuber Growth rate fast pH 5 - 8 Water hardness 0 - 20 °dh Notes The Tiger Lotus is widespread in tropical Africa and colonizes a wide variety of waters there - temporary ponds and lakes on the one hand, but also flowing waters on the other. It has a tuber as a storage organ with strong floating leaves. The most beautiful thing about this plant, however, are the submerged juvenile leaves, which do not reach the surface of the water. Of the two color forms, the red tiger lotus is the most popular among aquarists; however, its green color form is rarely found in the trade. Tiger lotus are quite undemanding, older and larger leaves are always removed at the base of the tuber.

Hygrophila pinnatifida In-Vitro - a new variety from India This new variety from India has some highly unusual attributes. It has been commercially available for only a few years and is finding more and more use in fascinating landscapes. Not only are the leaves a very attractive rust brown to olive green, they also have a lovely feathered shape. Combine with simple plant shapes to really highlight the ornamental leaves. These plants also have the ability to grow on rocks and roots, which is completely atypical for stem plants.

Alternanthera Reineckii (Parrot Leaf)Alternanthera Reineckii 'Lilacina' is a beautiful red plant for the background or back wall of an aquarium. A very decorative plant, exceptionally colorful.Difficulty of cultivation: demandingLight requirements: highCO₂ requirements: mediumHeight of mature plant: up to 40 cmGrowth rate: slowTemperature: 17-28°CAquarium location: foreground, backgroundOrigin: South AmericaCup diameter 6 cmAlternanthera Reineckii 'Lilacina' is also called Lilac Alternanthera. It is intended for the second level of the aquarium or for the background. This species has been cultivated for a long time.The natural habitat of this species is the tropical regions of South America, where it grows in swamps and on the banks of rivers and lakes. It is a typical marsh plant. For this reason, it likes to grow above the water level, ideal for aquariums with low water levels. The stems above the water are often covered with tiny white or purple flowers. This variety has elongated, lance-shaped leaves that can grow up to 9.5 cm long.It is propagated by cuttings. It is recommended to place a few cuttings in a group to obtain a compact form. However, for the plant to develop all its beauty, it must find the right conditions. It grows best in soft to medium hard water up to 12 GH with a pH of 5 to 7. It is an extremely light-loving variety. It likes full spectrum light best. Intense light for 10 hours per day makes it grow faster and produces beautiful dark red leaves. Alternantera 'Lilacina' also needs CO₂ fertilization for lush growth. This can be done at a medium level, so between 6 and 14 mg/l. A deficiency of macro- and micronutrients is immediately noticeable in the form of changes in the leaf blades. The best substrate for this variety is a active substrate of good quality; it also grows well and happily in garden soil. It forms a poorly developed root system, consisting of a single bundle of thin and tender roots. It is worth cutting this plant back, and the cut shoots can be planted directly into the soil to obtain new cuttings. 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 1-2 cm lumps and then place them at a small distance..

Taxiphyllum spec. - Flammenmoos In-Vitro max. Wuchshöhe - 10 cm Herkunftsland Südostasien Eignung NanoCube Typ Moos Familie Hypnaceae Gattung Taxiphyllum Vermehrung Teilung Wuchsgeschwindigkeit langsam pH 5 - 8 Wasserhärte 0 - 20 °dh Hinweise   Die Heimat dieses noch nicht sicher bestimmten Mooses ist Südostasien. Der Name Flammenmoos leitet sich von dem besonderen Wuchsverhalten ab: Die aufrechtwachsenden Triebe sind mehr oder weniger stark verdreht und erinnern an züngelnde Flammen. Pflege und Kultur sind einfach, ein radikaler Rückschnitt ist jederzeit möglich. Durch das Aufbinden des Mooses auf freistehende Wurzeln und dünne Wurzelästen erzielt man eine besonders attraktive gestalterische Wirkung. Der charakteristische Wuchs kommt hierbei besonders gut zur Geltung.

The Mini crabs are going! The freshwater fairy shrimp (Dendrocephalus brasiliensis) The freshwater fairy shrimp Dendrocephalus brasiliensis is from Brasil and breed as life food for ornamental fish.from Thailandis is very well suited for aquarium at temperatures around 24 - 28 °C. Keeping is optimal in a small aquarium with soft water. They grow fast and they can have a size of 1 cm after 2 weeks. Then the female start to lay eggs. Facts: Fairy shrimp among to the anostraca, have a fascinating floating manner and are even a nutritious feed for fish. Max. size: 30 mm Life expectancy: max. 3 - 4 months Cysts per female: max. 5000 Temperature: 22 - 30 °C (optimal 24 - 28 °C) pH Wert: 6,0 - 9,0 (optimal 6,5 - 7,5) Expected fairy shrimp amount: at least 100 or 1.000 per bag Aquarium starting with 2 liters Tip: An approach with fairy shrimp cysts should be used multiple times by respective drying because at the first time not all nauplii slip out.