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Bog wood with well-rooted specimens of Anubias barteri var. nana, Microsorum pteropus and Taxiphyllum barbieri.

This densely covered piece can... more

Fast growing plants take up lots of excess nutrients and keep the water clean and healthy. The hair grass will require some care when planting. It is however a good grower and will soon form a nice... more

Amazon sword, bacopa, crypts and vallisneria have been used since day one in terms of aquarium keeping. These plants have very few requirements and will forgive quite a few beginner's... more

Using foreground plants around the front ans sides creates a hill in the centre of this composition, acting as the visual focus. As foreground plants we supply low-growing plants such... more

Small aquaria can be planted up beautifully, too. The rare red dwarf hygrophila provides the red accent in this composition. It should be the centre piece in the design and is best placed at about... more

Fast growing, undemanding background aquarium plants will take up excess nutrients quickly, thus preventing algae growth and promoting clean water. Slow- to medium-growing foreground plants create... more

With a little additional equipment, the planting set up can be a bit more ambitious. Bacopa australis and the Cyprus plant will enjoy a little extra light. Vivid contrast in colour and habit of the... more