Riccia fluitans - Floating liverwort

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.

Eriocaulon CinereumEriocaulon Cinereum is a very interesting and eye-catching plant species for the foreground of an aquarium. The plant is characterized by slow growth and the shape of the leaves resembles needles.Cultivation difficulty: moderately demanding Light requirement: high CO₂ requirement: high Height of the adult plant: up to 5 cm Growth: slow Temperature: 19-29 °C Placement in aquarium: in the foreground Origin: Asia 6 cm cup diameter Eriocaulon Cinereum is an undersized plant that does well in the foreground of an aquarium. This species is found on the Asian continent, especially in countries such as China and the Himalayan region. In China it is very common in its natural habitat, but in other countries it is hard to find. Recently, it has gained popularity due to its original and unique structure and characteristic flowers.The plant is characterized by very slow growth, as it takes about 6 months to form a rosette with a diameter of 10 cm. It reaches an average height of 5 cm. There must be a very fertile substrate, as the species has a very extensive root system. Through this, the plant absorbs most of the nutrients it needs for growth. It tolerates a wide range of water temperatures from 19 to 29 °C. It also grows in water with medium to high hardness,but prefers soft water. To ensure good growth, strong lighting and CO₂ dosage is essential, as well as micronutrient fertilization. Under these conditions, it will reward us with a beautiful rosette appearance with many young leaves.The propagation of this plant can be done in several ways. The easiest and most popular is the division of the rosette. This can be done as early as about a month after planting the plant in the aquarium. To get new cuttings, pull out a single plant and remove it from the water. Use a sharp tool to carefully cut the rosette into smaller pieces, and then use tweezers to place them in the substrate. After some time, the cut should be covered with new leaves, and the plant will take on a spherical shape.In aquariums, it likes to bloom, so its original inflorescences make an unusual decoration for any aquarium. 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.

Bacopa australis - Aquarium plant from Argentina & Brazil

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..

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..

Europäische SumpfschildkröteHerkunftsgebiet: Die Europäische Sumpfschildkröte lebt in stark verkrauteten Gewässern. Sie kann in Flussmündungsgebieten, aber auch in Brackwasser leben. Das Verbreitungsgebiet erstreckt sich über Europa, Nordafrika und den Nahen Osten.Als Reptil ist sie auf genügend Wärmezufuhr angewiesen, was sie mit ausgiebigem Sonnenbaden auf dem Gewässer und am Ufer erreicht. Haltung: Im Sommer leben die Europäischen Sumpfschildkröten in einer Teichanlage im Garten. Der Teich muss den ganzen Tag von der Sonne beschienen werden. Die tiefste Stelle soll mindestens 100cm betragen. Der Teich soll verschiedene Tiefen und unterschiedliche Vegetationszonen aufweisen. Eine starke Strukturierung und Versteckplätze unterstützen das Wohlbefinden der Tiere.Sonnenlicht und Wärme sind das Lebenselixier der europäischen Sumpfschildkröten!Sumpf- oder Wasserschildkröten sollten nicht zusammen mit Landschildkröten gehalten werden. Die Umzäunung muss mindestens 40cm hoch sein, um ausbruchsicher zu sein. Sumpfschildkröten können sehr gut klettern und sind wahre Ausbruchskünstler. Die Gehege-Ecken müssen besonders gesichert werden.Maschengitter eignet sich nicht als Umzäunung. Futter: Die wendigen und intelligenten Sumpfschildkröten ernähren sich vorwiegend tierisch. Bieten Sie ihren Tieren einen abwechslungsreichen Speisezettel: Wassserinsekten Regenwürmer kleine Krebse Wiesenplankton Schnecken Mückenlarven ganze Fischchen (tot) Aas, wie toter Fisch Im Handel erhältliches Trockenfutter darf Sumpfschildkröten zur Abwechslung zu gefüttert werden. Gönnen Sie Ihren Tieren aber den Anreiz der Futtersuche und des Jagdinstinktes. Erwachsene Tiere fressen auch Wasserlinsen und Seerosenblätter.Mästen Sie Ihre Tiere nicht. fette Tiere können sich nicht mehr vollständig in den Panzer zurückziehen und bieten damit Angriffsfläche für streitsüchtige RivalenJungtiere: Sie sind gleich wie erwachsene Schildkröten zu füttern. Überwinterung: Die Europäischen Sumpfschildkröten halten einen Winterschlaf. Er dauert 4-5 Monate. Beobachten Sie ihre Tiere im Herbst noch eingehender als sonst, denn kranke Tiere dürfen keinen Winterschlaf halten. Der Teich muss mindestens 100cm tief sein. Die Tiere überwintern auf dem Teichgrund.Eine auch während Wochen geschlossene Eisschicht schadet den Tieren nicht.Jungtiere: Sie halten ab ihrem ersten Lebensjahr, am besten kontrolliert in einem Wasserbecken, einen Winterschlaf. Der Wasserstand soll das 2-fache der Panzerbreite betragen.Temperatur: +4 bis +6 Grad Dauer: 4-5 Monate Zucht und Aufzucht: Die Männchen sind oft heftige und aufsässige Partner. Sie können eine Teichanlage so dominieren, dass sich keine anderen Tiere mehr ins Wasser wagen. Erörtern Sie die Möglichkeit, allzu aktive Männchen zeitweise abtrennen zu können. Die Paarung erfolgt sehr früh im Jahr, meist unmittelbar nach dem Winterschlaf. Eiablage: Sie erfolgt im Mai, am wärmsten Platz des Landteiles. Die Eigrube wird in den späten Abendstunden ausgehoben. Die Eiablage erfolgt im Schutz der Dunkelheit. Störfaktoren: Fehlende Eiablageplätze Gehege Wechsel Gehege Überbesetzung Mangelerscheinungen Mangelerscheinungen können zu Legenot führen. Diese Weibchen müssen durch eine Fachperson abgeklärt werden. Röntgen ist eine geeignete Methode, Eier im Bauch festzustellen. Bebrütung: Foto: Fritz Wüthrich  Unsere Aussentemperaturen genügen nicht für eine Naturbrut. Die weichschaligen Eier werden in feuchtem Substrat wie Vermiculit, Seramis oder Gartenerde bei Temperaturen von 24C bis 28C oder 30C bebrütet. 29C kann zu Zwitterbildung führen. Jungtiere müssen natürlichem Sonnenlicht ausgesetzt werden. Schützen Sie sie vor Räubern wie Mardern, Krähen und Katzen. Anschaffung: Wenn Sie sich Sumpfschildkröten anschaffen wollen, sollten Sie folgende Punkte beherzigen. Sumpfschildkröten Kaufen Schweiz - kaufen Sie nur schweizerische Nachzuchten Wenn Sie keine oder kaum Erfahrung mit Schildkröten haben, kaufen Sie sich bitte zuerst ein Fachbuch und dann die Schildkröte. Kaufen Sie immer mindestens zwei Tiere; Einsamkeit mögen auch Schildkröten nicht Kaufen Sie europäische Sumpfschildkröten nur, wenn Sie einen Garten haben. Ein Balkon oder Zimmerhaltung ist ungeeignet. Ernähren Sie Ihre Schildkröte vernünftig, sonst leiden die Tiere an Gesundheitsschäden. Für Fragen und Probleme steht Ihnen unser ausgebildetes Team im Zoo Roco zur Verfügung. Es kann Sie in allen Fragen fachgerecht beraten.Quellennachweis: Merkblatt 3, Schweiz. Interessengemeinschaft der Schweiz

Limnobium laevigatum In-Vitro - a dainty floating plant Limnobium laevigatum is a dainty floating plant for open aquariums and for the garden pond or water trough. However, this South American plant is not hardy and therefore, needs to be overwintered in a warm place. In the right conditions, the plants spread quickly and, bit by bit, develop into a dense carpet of plants. Very long root beards can form in places, providing good protection for young fish in the aquarium