XXL mother plant - Echinodorus argentinensis - Argentine frog spoon

Echinodorus argentinensis / Argentine frogspoon max. growth height - 60 cm Country of origin Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay Suitability Perch aquariumCommunity aquarium Type family Alismataceae Genus Echinodorus Propagation Adventitious plants on the flower stalk Growth rate medium pH 5 - 9 Water hardness 0 - 20 °dh Hints Beginner plant The distribution of sword plants extends from the USA to Argentina. E. argentinensis is one of the larger species and requires sufficient space in an underwater landscape. It is very suitable for open aquaria and its sturdy leaves look decorative above water. With a little patience, flowering shoots with white flowers will also form. A nutrient-rich substrate and medium to good lighting are required.

Echinodorus Dschungelstar Nr. 9 / Froschlöffel Getüpfelter Harbich max. Wuchshöhe - 25 cm Herkunftsland Zuchtform Eignung Barschaquarium, Gesellschaftsaquarium Typ Rosettenpflanze Familie Alismataceae Gattung Echinodorus Vermehrung Adventivpflanzen am Blütenstiel Wuchsgeschwindigkeit mittel pH 5 - 8 Wasserhärte 0 - 20 °dh Hinweise   Die Blattform der Nr. 9 erinnert an die rein grüne Sorte ´Harbich´. Hinzu kommt hier aber eine sehr schöne, rote Fleckenzeichnung. Die fast kreisrunden emersen Blätter sind nur über Wasser zu beobachten, im Aquarium sind sie kürzer gestielt und die Blattform ist deutlich gestreckter. Die olivgrünen Blätter mit rötlichbrauner Zeichnung sind oftmals am Blattrand gewellt. Mit einer Wuchshöhe bis 25 cm ist diese Sorte auch für kleinere Aquarien gut geeignet. Wie alle Dschungelstar-Sorten ist sie sehr pflegeleicht.

Anubias barteri nana Dwarf spear leaf, multi-stemmed - XXL - Mother plant Dennerle A21 max. growth height 5 - 10 cm Country of origin West Africa Suitability Aquascaping, perch aquarium, community aquarium, NanoCubes Type Perennial plant family Araceae Genus Anubias Propagation Division of the rhizome Growth rate slow pH 5 - 9 Water hardness 0 - 30 °dh Hints Tie to a stone or root. Easy to care for and undemanding. The dwarf spear leaf, as it is known by its German trade name, 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.

Bacopa CarolinianaBacopa Caroliniana is a green stem plant for the second and third floors of the aquarium. It is a slow growing plant with few requirements. Ideal for aquariums with little technology.Difficulty of growing: easy Light requirements: medium CO₂ requirements: medium Outgrown plant height: up to 40 cm Growth: slow Temperature: 24-25°C Placement in aquarium: Second and third tiersOrigin: North AmericaCup diameter: 6 cmBacopa Caroliniana is an extremely decorative green plant with a thick stem overgrown by ovate leaves, which face each other in two whorls. It grows up to 40 cm tall, making it ideal for the third level of an aquarium. In nature it grows in the swamps of North America. Bacopa Caroliniana is perfect for aquariums with low technology. It does not require excessively strong lighting, about 0.6 W/l is sufficient. In addition to its low light requirements, it also does not need intensive CO₂ fertilization. With fertilization accelerates the growth that, unlike other plants, is rather slow.If it is regularly pruned, it is suitable not only for the third, but also for the second level of the aquarium. Cut stems can be planted in the substrate to compact the pile. Additional fertilization with preparations containing iron has an excellent effect. Low maintenance and slow growth rate means that the plant does not require special attention from the aquarist. Due to its delicate root system, it thrives best in a fine substrate with the addition of peat balls or substrate.The optimum temperature is 24-25 oC. A short-term drop in temperature does not affect the condition of the plant. If the temperature is too high, the growth of the plant is often stunted and the stem may die.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.

Spawning cone Female fish like to lay their eggs on a rough and slightly slanted surface. Once laid, the eggs stick well on this surface. The spawning cone consists of stable plastic material which makes it unbreakable. Advantages of spawning cone: High acceptance by female discus fish Slanted and rough surface provides an ideal hold for the eggs Stable and unbreakable Easy to clean Ø 111mm High: 225mm Tip: boil the cone before inserting in the aquarium. This cleans and disinfects the cane at the same time and protects the eggs against potential bacteria.

Echinodorus grisebachii Amazonicus Schmalblättrige Amazonasschwertpflanze max. Wuchshöhe - 50 cm Herkunftsland Brasilien Eignung BarschaquariumGesellschaftsaquarium Typ Rosettenpflanze Familie Alismataceae Gattung Echinodorus Vermehrung Adventivpflanzen am Blütenstiel Wuchsgeschwindigkeit schnell pH 5 - 8 Wasserhärte 0 - 20 °dh Hinweise   Die Heimat dieser Schwertpflanze ist das Amazonasgebiet in Brasilien. Sie wird auch als „Schmalblättrige Amazonas-Schwertpflanze“ bezeichnet, ist sehr gutwüchsig und in Aquarien ab 200 L zu pflegen. Die submersen Blätter sind 2-3 cm breit und flaschengrün. Für Südamerika-Bepflanzungen mit Skalaren oder Diskusfischen ist diese Art in Kombination mit anderen Echinodorus-Arten besonders gut geeignet. Ein freier, heller Standplatz fördert das vitale Wachstum und die Bildung von Blütenstanden mit Adventivpflanzen.

Microworms - breeding kit - with instructionsMicroworms are considered the perfect rearing food for fry. They grow to 1 - 3 mm in size, depending on the species, and are very slender. They are a very substantial young fish food and survive up to half a day in the aquarium. Microworms or even microalgae are especially suitable for raising fry that prefer to feed near the bottom of the aquarium, such as armored catfish, narrow-mouthed tetras or freshwater tetras.Suitable for the smallest fryFast growth - due to very high protein and fat contentFast reproduction of micro wormsFeeding recommendation:1 to 2 times per weekideal for fryThe preparation contains:sealable PE-box for the preparationmicroworms - breeding preparation in ZIP-bagbreeding substrate (melting flakes)breeding instructionsHow do I prepare and feed the microworms ?Melting flakes and yeast are mixed with water to a sticky pasteThen the batch of microworms with a little water is addedPut the lid on and wait a few days until the microworms crawl up the sidesIn between let air to the batchFor collecting use a cotton swab, with which one wipes the microworms from the wallThe cotton swab then rinse in a small container with waterGive water with the microworms with a syringe or pipette portioned or directly into the aquariumTo maintain the breeding stock regularly feed some melting flakesThe preparation can be restarted with microworms, water, melting flakes and dry yeast.