Species Catalogue

A robust, fast-growing species native to the Americas with broad, oval leaves and prominent veins. It adapts well to a wide range of water conditions and is commonly found in paludariums and low-tech setups. Produces beautiful purple flowers when grown emersed.

Smaller Syngonanthus with dense, compact rosette whorls along the stem. Very demanding — needs extremely soft, acidic water.

Tall, slender stem plant with star-shaped leaf whorls. Pale green with a unique structural form. Requires very soft water and CO2.

Often mistaken for a moss, Süsswassertang (German for 'freshwater seaweed') is actually a fern prothallus — the juvenile phase of a fern. It produces small, bright green, tear-drop-shaped cells that cluster into irregular clumps or sheets. Grows slowly and does not need to be attached — it can float freely or be loosely placed on hardscape. Very popular in shrimp tanks and nano setups due to its low-maintenance nature and the intricate hiding spaces it creates for juvenile shrimp.

Taiwan Moss is characterised by densely packed, small, round-tipped fronds that grow in a drooping or cascading habit, making it ideal for creating natural-looking hanging mosses on hardscape overhangs. Its fine texture creates a gentler, softer effect than Christmas Moss.

Thor's Hammer Java Fern is a distinctive cultivar of Microsorum pteropus featuring unique, compact hammer-shaped or club-shaped fronds that set it apart from standard Java Fern varieties. This slow-growing epiphytic fern displays deep green coloration and creates an attractive, sculptural appearance in aquascapes. It is an excellent choice for beginners due to its extreme hardiness and minimal care requirements.

Very fine, dark green threads — slightly stiffer than Spirogyra and less silky. Wraps tightly around plant stems and mosses. Caused by low CO₂ and high light. Siamese Algae Eaters are one of the few fish that readily consume it.