Species Catalogue

Eleocharis pusilla (Dwarf Hairgrass Mini) is a nano-scale hairgrass species producing extremely fine, short blades reaching only 3–5 cm, making it noticeably shorter and denser than standard Dwarf Hairgrass (E. parvula). Under CO2 injection and good light it spreads rapidly via runners to form a tight, lawn-like foreground carpet highly prized in Nature Aquarium-style layouts. It is particularly effective in nano aquariums where even E. parvula would be too tall.

Deep red lily with arrow-shaped submerged leaves. Will send lily pads to the surface if not trimmed. Beautiful red accent plant from a bulb.

Miniature form of Water Lettuce with rosettes under 2 inches. Long trailing roots. Better for smaller tanks than the full-sized version.

Compact sword with deep crimson new growth. Stays smaller than most swords — suitable for tanks as small as 10 gallons. Easy and rewarding.

Echinodorus Bleheri, the Broad-Leaf Amazon Sword, is the quintessential large background plant of the freshwater aquarium. It produces broad, bright-green lanceolate leaves that can reach 50 cm, creating a dramatic focal point in larger tanks. It is a heavy root feeder and benefits greatly from nutrient-rich substrate or regular root tab fertilisation.

Echinodorus Kleiner Bar is a compact sword plant with distinctive narrow, lance-shaped leaves that display prominent red or reddish-brown barring patterns. This mid-sized stem plant grows moderately and is ideal for midground placement, offering attractive foliage without overwhelming smaller aquascapes. It is relatively undemanding and suitable for intermediate aquarists seeking a colorful accent plant.

Echinodorus Oriental is a medium-sized sword plant featuring distinctive reddish-brown to olive-green leaves with prominent veining and a slightly wavy margin. It grows as a rosette from a rhizomatous base and is moderately fast-growing, making it suitable for midground to background placement in larger aquariums.

Echinodorus Ozelot is a hybrid cultivar renowned for its striking green leaves adorned with irregular dark-brown to red spots, resembling the coat of an ocelot. It is a vigorous, moderately sized sword plant reaching 25–40 cm that makes an eye-catching focal specimen in the midground or background. New leaves often emerge with a reddish tint before maturing to spotted green.

Very large sword plant with broad heart-shaped leaves. Grows emersed readily. Needs large tanks (55+ gallons). Virtually indestructible.

Echinodorus Red Rubin is a stunning sword plant prized for its deep red to burgundy leaf coloration, which intensifies under high light and nutrient-rich conditions. This mid-sized stem plant features broad, lance-shaped leaves and moderate growth rate, making it an excellent choice for midground to background placement in planted aquariums.

Compact red-brown sword plant. Stays small enough for midground use. One of the smallest red Echinodorus varieties available.

Echinodorus Uruguayensis is a large, bold sword plant from South America producing broad, dark-green leaves with a smooth texture and prominent venation, reaching up to 60 cm in height. It is notable for tolerating cooler water than most tropical swords, thriving at temperatures as low as 16 °C. Its imposing size makes it best suited as a specimen background plant in larger aquariums.

Echinodorus Vesuvius is a striking sword plant with deeply lobed, reddish-brown leaves that resemble a volcanic eruption, hence its name. This mid-sized stem plant grows upright and develops intricate leaf patterns with prominent veining. It is moderately demanding but rewarding for aquarists seeking dramatic foliage color and texture.

Tiny creeping plant with round paired leaves. Creates dense, moss-like carpets. Alternative to HC Cuba that tolerates slightly lower light.

An extremely fine, thread-like hairgrass originating from the Belem region of Brazil, producing the thinnest, most delicate stems of any Eleocharis in the hobby. Blades rarely exceed 3–5 cm tall, creating a wispy, ultra-fine carpet that looks unlike any other aquatic grass. Demands good light, CO₂, and a nutrient-rich substrate to spread reliably. A favourite among competitive aquascapers who want a finer-textured foreground than standard dwarf hairgrass provides.

The shortest Eleocharis — stays under 3 cm (1 in). Creates tight, lawn-like carpets. Prefers CO2 but can grow without it slowly.

Deep red Eriocaulon rosette with needle-fine leaves. One of the reddest Eriocaulon varieties. Extremely demanding — needs very soft, acidic water.

Rare Eriocaulon with short, star-shaped rosettes. Needs very soft water, CO2, and strong light. A coveted collector's plant.

Large Eriocaulon with wide rosettes of bright green strap-like leaves. One of the bigger and more forgiving Eriocaulon species.

Eriocaulon ratnagiricum is a delicate, rosette-forming stem plant with fine, needle-like leaves that create an intricate, feathery appearance. Native to soft, acidic waters, it displays pale green to yellowish foliage and is prized by experienced aquascapers for its architectural beauty in high-tech planted tanks.

Beautiful needle-leaved rosette plant from Vietnam. Grass-like with fine, dense foliage. Requires soft water and high-tech setup.

Floating plant with small, round lily-pad leaves and long trailing roots. Similar to Amazon Frogbit but stays smaller. Cold-tolerant.

Tiny floating fern that turns red in bright light. Creates a dense mat on the surface. Excellent nitrogen fixer. Can be invasive if not managed.

Rare and highly sought-after Eriocaulon with long, feathery white-green leaves that fan out like a plume. A collector's plant demanding very soft, slightly acidic water and strong light. Breathtaking when healthy.

Elegant plant with very fine, grass-like submerged leaves. Creates a soft, wispy texture perfect for natural-style aquascapes. Tolerates cool water well and can be used in temperate tanks.

A flat, feather-like aquatic moss with a unique branching structure that differentiates it from round-leaved mosses like Java Moss. It attaches readily to rock and wood and grows as a distinctive carpet of interlocking fronds. Slower growing than Java Moss, it produces a tidier, more formal appearance and is popular in Nature Aquarium and Iwagumi layouts.

Premium aquatic moss with large, firm fronds resembling tiny ferns. Grows slowly but produces a striking, almost sculptural texture unlike any other moss. Attach to rock or wood; requires high flow and clean water.

Flame Moss gets its name from the way its upright, twisted stems spiral and curve upward — resembling flickering orange flames when viewed in flowing water. Unlike most mosses that grow laterally, Flame Moss grows vertically, making it uniquely suited for mid-height mounding effects on rocks and wood. It is slow growing but compact, rarely requiring trimming, and stays tidy in low-flow areas.

Compact version of Flame Moss with shorter, denser upward-growing fronds. Creates a tighter 'flame' effect. Hardy and easy.

Willow Moss is a native cold-water aquatic moss with delicate, overlapping dark green leaves on branching stems. It prefers cooler water and good flow, making it excellent for coldwater and temperate setups with goldfish, temperate plants, or in nature biotopes. It attaches to rocks and wood and creates a natural, stream-like texture.

Lush, feathery stem plant with large whorls of finely divided leaves. Fast-growing background plant that creates a spectacular bushy effect. Needs good light and CO2.

A larger Bacopa species with distinctive clasping (amplexicaul) leaves that wrap around the stem at the base. The blue-violet flowers it produces above the waterline are among the most attractive of any aquarium plant. Submerged leaves are broad and light green, giving it a lush, robust appearance. Grows quickly and is very adaptable — excellent as an emersed pond margin plant or fully submerged background plant.

The tallest commonly kept Eleocharis species, producing stiff, dark green needle-like blades up to 30–50 cm (12–19.5 in) tall. Creates a dramatic, grass-like background that mimics riparian meadows. Unlike dwarf hairgrasses, it does not form a dense carpet but instead grows as individual clumps. Very undemanding and one of the few Eleocharis that thrives without CO₂ injection. Excellent for paludarium setups or tall tanks where vertical structure is desired.

Tall Sagittaria with broad, strap-like leaves. Can reach 12+ inches. Easy background plant that propagates rapidly by runners.

Very large Vallisneria with broad, ribbon-like leaves that can reach the surface in deep tanks. Propagates by runners. Virtually indestructible.

Glossostigma elatinoides was one of the first foreground carpeting plants popularised by Takashi Amano in the Nature Aquarium style. Its tiny spoon-shaped leaves form an extremely low, dense green carpet when grown under high light with CO2. Without strong light it grows upward rather than creeping, defeating the purpose. It is one of the most demanding carpeting plants but produces one of the most pristine, turf-like results when conditions are ideal.