Alternanthera reineckii Mini

Anubias barteri nana - Dwarf spear leaf, multi-stemmed Dennerle A21 max. growth height 5 - 10 cm Country of origin West Africa Suitability Aquascaping, perch aquarium, community aquarium, NanoCube Type Perennial plant family Araceae Genus Anubias Propagation Division of the rhizome Growth rate slow pH 5 - 9 Water hardness 0 - 30 °dh Notes  Tie onto a stone or root. The dwarf spear leaf, as it is known commercially, is one of the most popular aquarium plants of all. It is an excellent foreground plant that requires very little care. When planting, attention must be paid to the rhizome. This thickened shoot must not be covered with substrate. The small Anubias grows best when tied up on stones and roots (see Mbuna trees on page 78). The dwarf spear leaves are very often used for cichlids from Lake Malawi and Lake Tanganyika. Here they look particularly decorative between the stone structures.

Alternanthera reineckii 'Mini' Alternathera Reineckii 'Mini' is a medium sized red plant that will add variety to the background of your aquarium. Difficulty of cultivation: demandingLight requirements: strongCO₂ requirements: strongHeight of mature plant: up to 10 cmGrowth rate: moderateTemperature: 23-28°CPlacement in aquarium: second levelOrigin: South AmericaShell diameter 6 cmAlternathera Reineckii (Alternantera Reineka) is native to the tropical regions of South America. It grows in swamps on the banks of rivers and lakes. The mini variety is a low plant with red leaves that grows bushy in the background of the aquarium. It looks its best in front of green plants. It brings an interesting variety to a planted tank. It grows moderately fast and develops a moderate root system. With fertilizers containing micronutrients, especially iron and CO₂ in gaseous form, it grows much stronger and needs regular pruning. It is advisable to prune the plant every 2 weeks, depending on the current growth. Often in the place of pruning two new shoots grow, so the plant quickly becomes denser. It is very easy to propagate. Simply plant the cut branch directly into the substrate, it quickly takes root and begins to grow. Alternathera needs a lot of light. In too little light, it may start to turn green and lose its leaves.It is comfortable in a fine substrate and will accept an active substrate without problems. It is best to choose a location where it gets plenty of light. In partial shade and shade it can wither and lose its color. 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 in clusters with a small distance..

Limnophila sessiliflora An easy to grow stem plant, ideal for the background of the aquarium. It is characterized by its beautiful green coloration and rapid growth.Difficulty of growing: easyLight requirements: mediumCO₂ requirements: mediumGrown plant height: up to 60 cmGrowth: fastTemperature: 25-30°CPlacement in aquarium: Third levelOrigin: Asia6 cm cup diameterLimnophila Sessiliflora is an easy to grow stem plant, perfect for the third level of a tank. Native to Asia, the plant is characterized by pinnate leavesof light green color. They grow in groups of 6-9 leaves around the stem. Limnophila sessiliflora looks best incompact groups. Because of its structure, it makes an excellent hiding place for juvenile fish. The advantage of this plant is that it is easy to grow. It requires only moderate light, about 0.5 W/l. However, the plant adapts to the light conditions. In stronger light, the stems become thicker, the green color more bright and the structure more compact. In weaker light, the stems may elongate between the leaf nodes, which affects the appearance of the plant. It can be successfully grown without CO₂ supply. It grows up to 60 cm tall, which makes it a good choice for planting the third level of the tank. Its intense growth helps the aquarium look quickly overgrown. The growing stems can be cut at any point and then replanted in the substrate. In this way, we can quickly compact the clumps. The prerequisite for rapid growth of this plant is a constant temperature of 25-30°C. Although Limnophila Sessiliflora tolerates short-term temperature fluctuations well, it grows fastest at a constant temperature. Because of its growth rate, additional fertilization of the tank with iron- and potassium-rich fertilizer is recommended.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..

Hygrophila sp. Tiger Hygrophila sp. Tiger is a decorative plant with narrow, red colored leaves. It grows rather tall, making it suitable for the second or third level of an aquarium.Difficulty of growing: easyLight requirement: mediumCO₂ requirement: moderateHeight of mature plant: up to 40 cmGrowth rate: FastTemperature: 20-30°CPlacement in aquarium: third and second levelsOrigin: Asia6 cm cup diameterHygrophila sp. 'Tiger' is a decorative aquatic plant that belongs to the Acanthaceae or acanthus family. The species gets its name from the interesting markings on the leaves, which can be reddish brown or brownish green depending on the light intensity in the aquarium. A pronounced marbled pattern can be seen on the upper surface of the leaves. The exact origin of the plant is not entirely clear, it is a variety that is relatively new to aquaristics and probably originated in Asia. The habit of this plant is very similar to Hygrophila polysperma, both also show similar requirements and grow about the same size. Hygrophila sp. Tiger is an easy to care for plant, so it is recommended for beginners in aquaristics.It is a narrow-leaved, tall-growing stem plant that tolerates a very wide range of aquarium conditions.It has no special requirements for pH or water hardness. It tolerates a temperature of 20 to 30 °C.With good light conditions and an adequate supply of macro and micro elements, you can be sure that this plant will color impressively. It will look spectacular and provide a red background for the other species in the tank. If conditions are favorable for the plant, it will maintain a compact growth and take on the appearance of an underwater minibush. In order for Hygrophila to continue to spread, it can be pruned regularly.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 on the selected items.

Lilaeopsis mauritiana / Mauritius - Grass plant max. growth height - 12 cm Country of origin Mauritius Suitability Aquascaping, NanoCube and community aquarium Type Stolons Family Apiaceae Genus Lilaeopsis Propagation Stolons Growth rate slow pH 5 - 8 Water hardness 0 - 25 °dh Notes   This species, originating from Mauritius, is an endemic plant that occurs only on the island of Mauritius. It grows very well, but as with Lilaeopsis brasiliensis, the growth rate is rather slow. Its leaf shape is roundish in cross-section and is somewhat reminiscent of miniature chives. Here too, radical pruning promotes the formation of a dense stand. This grass-like plant is ideally suited for nano cubes and also for “aquascaping”. Creeping rhizome with very thin leaves, slow-growing, turf-forming.

Hygrophila corymbosa / Cherry Leaf - Giant Waterleaf max. growth height - 50 cm Country of origin  Southeast Asia Suitability Discus aquarium Type  Stem plant Family Acanthaceae Genus Hygrophila Propagation Tip cutting Growth rate fast pH 5 - 8 Water hardness 0 - 30 °dh Notes  Beginner plant Hygrophila corymbosa is a widespread stem plant in Southeast Asia. There are some varieties that differ in leaf shape. Generally, the emergent leaves are considerably darker in colour than in the submerged stage. The giant waterleaf is a good beginner‘s plant for the background. Its rapid growth absorbs excess nutrients and thus deprives algae of their food source. As soon as the shoots reach the water surface, they should be cut back by half. A tiered arrangement of the stems is recommended.