Species Catalogue

Small water lily that propagates prolifically from plantlets on its floating leaves. Produces striking red-spotted green pads. Remove surface leaves regularly to keep the plant growing compact submersed growth.

Baby Tears or Pearl Grass, this cheerful stem plant produces tiny, round, bright green leaves and grows fast even without CO2. Ideal for mid-ground mounds or as a floating plant for shrimp tanks. Often confused with HC Cuba but its leaves are larger and it is far more tolerant of low-tech conditions.

Needle Leaf Java Fern produces extremely narrow, grass-like fronds that are distinctly different from standard Java Fern. The slender leaves create a delicate, airy texture that contrasts beautifully with broad-leaved plants. It shares the same hardy, low-light, epiphytic growth habit of regular Java Fern — easy to grow attached to rock or wood.

The trident java fern is a cultivar with deeply lobed, multi-pronged fronds that create an elegant, fern-like silhouette. Like all java ferns it attaches to hardscape and requires no substrate. Very low-maintenance and suitable for low-tech tanks.

Miniature version of Christmas Moss with denser, more compact triangular fronds. Creates tighter texture on hardscape. Very popular for scapes.

Tiny rosette plant forming grass-like tufts. One of the most challenging aquarium plants to keep long-term. Needs very soft, acidic water, strong light, and CO2.

Mini Pellia is a small liverwort that grows as a low, spreading cushion of dark green, branching thallus. It attaches readily to rock and wood and is prized for its dense, velvety texture in Nature Aquarium compositions. Slower growing and more demanding than Java Moss, it prefers cooler, well-oxygenated water with CO2.

Monte carlo produces small, round leaves on creeping stems and is widely used as a foreground carpet alternative to hairgrass. It requires moderate to high light and CO2 injection to spread horizontally rather than growing upward. Its bright green colour adds a vivid pop to Nature Aquarium-style aquascapes.

Mosquito Fern is a small, floating aquatic fern with delicate, feathery fronds that form dense mats on the water surface. It displays distinctive reddish or brownish coloration under high light and nutrient-rich conditions. This fast-growing plant is excellent for shading and nutrient export, making it ideal for beginner aquarists.

Pink-stemmed plant with narrow leaves. Develops beautiful pink-red colouration even under moderate light. Very easy red/pink stem plant.

Parrot's Feather is a fast-growing, feathery stem plant with blue-green whorled leaves. It grows both submerged and emersed. Excellent for ponds and unheated tanks. Grows vigorously without CO2, absorbing nutrients rapidly and helping suppress algae. In warm tanks it may require pruning weekly to keep it manageable.

Very fine, feathery stem plant with orange-red tips under strong light. Creates a soft, cloud-like effect in backgrounds.

Myriophyllum mattogrossense produces feathery red-green whorled leaves on reddish stems, creating an ornate background plant. Under high light and CO2 the foliage intensifies to deep burgundy. It is a fast grower that needs regular trimming.

Red Foxtail is one of the deepest red aquatic plants available. It produces whorls of fine, needle-like leaves that range from orange-red to blood-red under intense light. The feathery texture combined with vivid colouration makes it a showpiece background plant in high-tech scapes. Demanding of light, CO2, and micronutrients.

Known as Guppy Grass or Najas Grass, this fast-growing, fine-leaved plant is a superb filtration plant and spawning medium. It floats freely or can be weighted down. Its vigorous growth absorbs excess nutrients, helping combat algae. Very tolerant of a wide range of water conditions.

Narrow Leaf Java Fern is a slender, elegant variant of the popular Java Fern with distinctly thin, needle-like fronds that create a delicate, feathery appearance. This slow-growing epiphytic fern thrives in low to medium light and requires no CO2, making it ideal for beginner aquarists. Its compact growth habit and attractive foliage make it perfect for attaching to rocks or driftwood in any freshwater setup.

Low-growing fern that forms a carpet of narrow, single or double-lobed leaves. Very easy and adaptable foreground plant.

Extra-narrow form of Dwarf Sagittaria. Grass-like appearance. Spreads quickly by runners. Great low-tech carpet/foreground option.

Narrow, willowy leaves give this variant a graceful, feathery appearance unlike its broad-leafed relatives. Great for creating visual contrast alongside wider-leaved plants. Just as hardy as the parent species.

Eleocharis Acicularis, Needle Hairgrass, produces extremely fine, hair-like leaves that are noticeably thinner and longer than the closely related E. parvula, creating a delicate, windswept grass carpet effect. It requires good light and CO2 to spread vigorously via runners; without injection it grows slowly and sparsely. Regular trimming keeps the carpet dense and lush.

Needle Leaf Java Fern is a slender, delicate variant of the popular Java Fern with thin, needle-like leaves that create an elegant, feathery appearance. This rhizome-based epiphyte is extremely hardy and requires no substrate rooting, making it ideal for attaching to rocks or driftwood. It thrives in low to medium light and is one of the easiest aquatic plants for beginners.

A striking stem plant with relatively large, broadly oval leaves that take on vivid orange-red tones under high light. The thick stems give it its species name (crassicaulis = thick-stemmed). It requires good light, CO2, and regular fertilisation but rewards with some of the most vivid colouration of any aquatic stem plant.

Vibrant golden-orange stem plant that stands out from typical reds and greens. Demanding but creates unique colour contrast in high-tech scapes.

Nymphaea Stellata is a stunning red water lily with star-shaped leaves that deepen in color under high light conditions. This rooted stem plant produces both submerged and floating leaves, creating a striking visual focal point in the aquarium. It is moderately demanding but rewarding for aquarists willing to provide adequate lighting and nutrients.

Taiwan Nymphoides produces attractive round-to-heart-shaped leaves with reddish-brown mottling on the underside. It spreads by runners and can be kept compact with regular trimming. Unlike surface-growing Nymphoides, it stays submerged in good lighting. A distinctive mid-ground to background plant with a bold, pond-like aesthetic.

Unique plant with long, thin tentacle-like leaves arranged in whorls. Fast-growing, forgiving, and adaptable. Excellent hiding place for fry and shrimp.

A lesser-known species with elegant, slightly wavy narrow leaves. Grows quickly in good conditions and provides dense cover for fish and invertebrates. The emersed form produces small fragrant flowers, giving the species its name.

Spectacular Australian Ottelia with large, heavily ruffled leaves. One of the most dramatic aquatic plants. Very challenging to keep long-term.

Peacock Moss derives its name from the fan-like, layered fronds that resemble peacock feathers. It grows as dense, overlapping layers of triangular, feathery growth. One of the most attractive aquatic mosses for detail work on rock and wood in aquascaping. Hardy and adaptable, doing well in a wide range of conditions.

A flat, ribbon-like liverwort with a deep green, glossy surface that forms dense, spreading sheets on hardscape or the substrate. It is not a true moss but is widely sold and used as one. Particularly popular in shrimp and nano tanks — the flat, broad fronds create excellent grazing and hiding surfaces for dwarf shrimp. Grows slowly and does not need attachment, but its dense structure means it can smother smaller plants if left unchecked.

A rare and highly distinctive stem plant with tiny, deeply lobed, reddish leaves that give it the appearance of a miniature oak tree underwater. Extremely sought-after in high-tech planted tanks. Requires strong light, CO2, and micronutrient-rich fertilisation to display its best colouration.

Narrow, lance-shaped leaves that develop pink to red coloration. A less demanding alternative to high-tech red plants. Fast grower.

Philippine Java Fern is a hardy, slow-growing rhizome plant with narrow, deeply lobed fronds that create an elegant, feathery appearance. It thrives in low to medium light and requires no CO2, making it ideal for beginner aquarists. This epiphytic fern attaches to wood and rock, adding natural texture and shade to any aquascape.

Fine-leaved stem plant with whorls of needle-like leaves. Creates a very different texture from typical plants. Good CO2 response.

Pogostemon erectus is a striking stem plant with needle-like whorled leaves arranged in perfect spirals around each stem. It creates a distinctive, almost Christmas-tree silhouette. It requires CO2 and good nutrients to maintain its compact, fine-textured form.

Pogostemon helferi (Downoi or Little Star) is a distinctive, star-shaped rosette plant from Thailand with deeply ruffled, wavy-edged bright-green leaves radiating from a central crown. It grows low (5–8 cm) and is one of the few compact foreground rosette plants with real textural interest. It requires medium to high light and benefits from CO2 and soft, slightly acidic water. Popular in detailed Iwagumi and Nature Aquarium aquascapes.