Species Profiles
2402 articles- Christmas Moss (Vesicularia montagnei) Care GuideDense moss with overlapping triangular fronds resembling miniature fir branches. Attaches firmly to hardscape and is a popular accent in aqu
- Pepper Corydoras (Corydoras paleatus) Care GuideHardy peaceful catfish from temperate South America, recognised by its mottled greenish-brown pattern. One of the easiest Corydoras species
- Clown Killifish care guideClown Killifish (Epiplatys annulatus) — minimum tank 20 L, temperature 23-26 °C, pH 5.5-7. Peaceful top-water species.
- Chili Rasbora care guideChili Rasbora (Boraras brigittae) — minimum tank 20 L, temperature 20-28 °C, pH 4.5-7. Peaceful middle-water species.
- Anubias Afzelii (Anubias afzelii) Care GuideA tall Anubias species with upright, lance-shaped leaves that can reach 40cm. One of the larger species in the genus, it creates an impressi
- Anubias Congensis (Anubias heterophylla) Care GuideOne of the larger Anubias species with elongated, lance-shaped leaves reaching up to 30cm. Very slow-growing and extremely hardy, suitable f
- Cryptocoryne Affinis (Cryptocoryne affinis) Care GuideOne of the hardiest Cryptocorynes with distinctive dark-green upper leaf surfaces and reddish-purple undersides. Extremely tolerant of varyi
- Vallisneria Gigantea (Vallisneria gigantea) Care GuideThe largest Vallisneria species with ribbon-like leaves that can exceed one meter. An extremely fast-growing, undemanding background plant i
- Ludwigia Glandulosa (Ludwigia glandulosa) Care GuideOne of the most intensely red aquarium plants when grown under high light with CO2. The deep crimson leaves create a dramatic focal point bu
- Salvinia Minima (Salvinia minima) Care GuideA small floating fern with round, light-green leaves. Grows extremely fast and provides excellent shade and cover for surface-dwelling fish
- Echinodorus Uruguayensis (Echinodorus uruguayensis) Care GuideA large sword plant with long, narrow dark-green leaves that create an elegant flowing effect. One of the tallest Echinodorus species, ideal
- Echinodorus 'Osiris' (Echinodorus osiris) Care GuideA large, striking sword plant with broad burgundy-red new leaves that transition to dark green as they mature. An excellent background speci
- Water Sprite (Ceratopteris thalictroides) Care GuideA versatile fern that can be planted in substrate or left floating. Grows extremely fast, making it ideal for absorbing excess nutrients and
- Murdannia Keisak (Murdannia keisak) Care GuideA fast-growing semi-aquatic stem plant with bright green bamboo-like leaves that can grow both submersed and emersed.
- Anubias Gilletii (Anubias gilletii) Care GuideA medium to large Anubias species with rounded to ovate leaves that have a distinctive leathery texture.
- Anubias Gracilis (Anubias gracilis) Care GuideA distinctive Anubias species with triangular to heart-shaped leaves on very long slender petioles, giving it an open airy appearance unlike
- Anubias Hastifolia (Anubias hastifolia) Care GuideOne of the largest Anubias species with distinctive arrow-shaped (hastate) leaves on long petioles that can reach impressive sizes.
- Cryptocoryne Willisii (Cryptocoryne willisii) Care GuideA compact low-growing Cryptocoryne with narrow green leaves that forms dense clusters over time through prolific runner production.
- Cryptocoryne Beckettii (Cryptocoryne beckettii) Care GuideA versatile midground Cryptocoryne with wavy-edged leaves that display an attractive olive-green to bronze coloration on top with reddish-pu
- Willow Moss (Fontinalis antipyretica) Care GuideA coldwater moss with long trailing dark-green fronds composed of tightly overlapping triangular leaves.
- Caloglossa Beccarii (Caloglossa beccarii) Care GuideA unique freshwater red alga with flat branching thalli that resemble miniature fern fronds. Under high light, it develops attractive reddis
- Pearl Moss (Plagiomnium affine) Care GuideA rare terrestrial moss adapted to submersed growth, with distinctive round translucent leaves arranged along creeping stems.
- Madagascar Lace Plant (Aponogeton madagascariensis) Care GuideOne of the most spectacular aquarium plants, featuring large leaves with a unique skeletal lattice structure where the leaf tissue between t
- Vallisneria Americana (Vallisneria americana) Care GuideA large robust species of Vallisneria with wide ribbon-like leaves that can grow over a meter long in ideal conditions.
- Echinodorus Cordifolius (Echinodorus cordifolius) Care GuideA large and vigorous sword plant with heart-shaped bright green leaves on long stalks. Can grow very large and tends to produce emersed leav
- Tonina Fluviatilis (Tonina fluviatilis) Care GuideAn exotic stem plant with star-shaped rosettes of narrow leaves at each node, giving it a highly decorative appearance.
- Pogostemon Stellatus (Pogostemon stellatus) Care GuideAn impressive stem plant with star-shaped whorls of narrow leaves that range from green to pink-purple under high light. Creates a dramatic
- Mermaid Weed (Proserpinaca palustris) Care GuideA unique stem plant with serrated saw-toothed leaves that transition from green to golden-orange and copper-red under high light.
- Crinum Calamistratum (Crinum calamistratum) Care GuideA bulb plant with long narrow dark-green leaves that have distinctively tight curly edges, creating an unusual wavy texture.
- Red Tiger Lotus (Nymphaea lotus) Care GuideA striking bulb plant with broad arrow-shaped leaves covered in reddish-brown speckled patterns. If allowed, it sends lily pads to the surfa
- Monosolenium Tenerum (Monosolenium tenerum) Care GuideA flat-growing liverwort with attractive branching dark-green thalli that form soft cushion-like masses on hardscape.
- Fissidens Fontanus (Fissidens fontanus) Care GuideA striking aquatic moss with tiny feathery fronds arranged in a flat fan-like pattern resembling miniature palm trees.
- Azolla Filiculoides (Azolla filiculoides) Care GuideA tiny floating fern with overlapping scale-like leaves that form dense mats on the water surface. Can turn from green to reddish-brown unde
- Bolbitis Heudelotii (Bolbitis heudelotii) Care GuideAn elegant aquatic fern with dark-green finely divided leaves that create a dramatic flowing texture when attached to driftwood.
- Anubias Coffeefolia (Anubias barteri var. coffeefolia) Care GuideA distinctive Anubias variety with deeply ribbed leaves that emerge with a rich reddish-brown color before maturing to dark green.
- Hemianthus Micranthemoides (Hemianthus micranthemoides) Care GuideA delicate small-leaved stem plant that can be used as either a midground bush or a carpeting plant when kept trimmed low.
- Riccia Fluitans (Riccia fluitans) Care GuideA unique liverwort that can float on the surface or be tied to hardscape to form a bright-green carpet of tiny branching fronds.
- Aponogeton Crispus (Aponogeton crispus) Care GuideA graceful bulb plant with long narrow leaves featuring distinctively crinkled wavy edges that sway beautifully in the current.
- Aponogeton Ulvaceus (Aponogeton ulvaceus) Care GuideA bulb plant with large translucent wavy leaves that create an elegant flowing effect in the aquarium.
- Cryptocoryne Undulata (Cryptocoryne undulata) Care GuideA medium-sized Cryptocoryne with elegantly wavy leaf edges that add movement and texture to the midground.
- Cryptocoryne Spiralis (Cryptocoryne spiralis) Care GuideA tall narrow-leaved Cryptocoryne with long ribbon-like leaves that create an elegant grass-like effect in the background.
- Echinodorus Tenellus (Echinodorus tenellus) Care GuideA small grass-like rosette plant that quickly spreads via runners to form a dense foreground carpet. Under high light it develops attractive
- Bacopa Monnieri (Bacopa monnieri) Care GuideA slow-growing compact stem plant with small succulent-like round leaves arranged in pairs along the stem.
- Hygrophila Corymbosa (Hygrophila corymbosa) Care GuideA large robust stem plant with broad bright-green leaves that can quickly fill the background of any aquarium.
- Ludwigia Palustris (Ludwigia palustris) Care GuideA versatile and hardy stem plant whose leaves range from olive green to deep red depending on light intensity.
- Red Root Floater (Phyllanthus fluitans) Care GuideA decorative floating plant with small round leaves that turn vivid red under strong lighting. Its bright red root system and colorful folia
- Salvinia Natans (Salvinia natans) Care GuideA small floating fern with oval leaves covered in fine water-repellent hairs that give them a velvety texture.
- Cryptocoryne Lutea (Cryptocoryne lutea) Care GuideA compact Cryptocoryne with slightly wavy leaves that range from green to brownish depending on light levels.
- Lilaeopsis Brasiliensis (Lilaeopsis brasiliensis) Care GuideA grass-like foreground plant with flat narrow leaves that slowly spreads to form a dense lawn. More tolerant of low-light conditions than m
- Dwarf Hairgrass (Eleocharis acicularis) Care GuideA grass-like carpeting plant with thin needle leaves that forms a lush lawn when given proper conditions.