{"title":"Live Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003eEverything we currently have growing is gathered here: rhizome plants for wood and rock, rosettes for the substrate, stem plants for the background, carpeting species for the foreground, and the occasional bulb.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFinding the right plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow light, no CO2: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/alternanthera-copy\"\u003eAnubias\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/micranthemum-copy\"\u003eMicrosorum\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/echinodorus-copy\"\u003eMoss\u003c\/a\u003e are the most forgiving places to start.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackground: stem plants such as \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hydrocotyle-copy\"\u003eHygrophila\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vallisneria\"\u003eVallisneria\u003c\/a\u003e for a grassy look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hygrophila-copy\"\u003eLudwigia\u003c\/a\u003e under stronger light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant orders arrive on a rotating basis and portions sell through, so this page reflects what is genuinely in the shop rather than a fixed catalogue. Live plants are sold for local pickup at our Lethbridge store.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"duckweed","title":"Duckweed","description":"\u003cp\u003eDuckweed (\u003cem\u003eLemna\u003c\/em\u003e sp.) is the small floating plant that covers still ponds and ditches with a green skin. Each plant is a single rounded frond a few millimetres across with a fine root trailing beneath it, and it multiplies by splitting rather than by seed, which is why a handful becomes a carpet in a matter of weeks. In an aquarium it shades the water, softens the light and draws nutrients straight out of the water column.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAquarium care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloats at the surface. No planting or substrate needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows in almost any light and needs no CO2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReproduces very quickly. Expect to skim off the excess regularly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefers still or gently moved water; strong surface flow pushes it into corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful for shading a tank and for soaking up nitrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery difficult to remove completely once established, so add it deliberately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuits shaded tanks, breeding and fry setups, and anyone keeping fish that appreciate dim light such as bettas, gouramis and kuhli loaches. Goldfish and many cichlids will eat it, which is either a feature or a problem depending on what you wanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock rotates as new plants arrive, and plants are sold for local pickup at our Lethbridge store. See the current \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/live-plants\"\u003elive plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tank Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44454567477448,"sku":"95025","price":2.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/9724\/2568\/files\/Duckweed.png?v=1770154511"},{"product_id":"salvinia-auriculata-3-25oz","title":"Salvinia Auriculata 3.25oz","description":"\u003cp\u003eSalvinia auriculata is a free-floating aquatic fern with small paired oval leaves held above the water on a mat of fine, water-repellent hairs, and trailing root-like fronds beneath. It grows quickly in good light, needs no substrate and no planting, and is one of the easier floating plants to keep. Sold here in a 3.25oz portion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAquarium care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloats freely. Do not plant it or weigh it down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWants a calm surface; strong flow and spray push the leaves under and rot them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave a gap between the water and the cover glass so condensation does not sit on the leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows fast in bright light and takes nutrients straight from the water column.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShades the tank below, so thin the mat regularly if you are growing plants underneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe trailing fronds give cover for fry and shy fish at the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUseful in shrimp tanks, fry tanks and blackwater setups, and anywhere you want to cut light or soften a bright tank. Fish that graze heavily on plants will make short work of it. \u003cstrong\u003eSalvinia species are among the world's most damaging invasive aquatic weeds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Never release surplus plant, or the water it has been kept in, into ponds, creeks, irrigation channels or storm drains. Put trimmings in the household waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock rotates with each shipment, and live plants are sold for local pickup at our Lethbridge store. See the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/live-plants\"\u003elive plants\u003c\/a\u003e collection for what is in.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tank Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44614575358152,"sku":"99900","price":6.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"mini-christmas-moss","title":"Mini Christmas Moss","description":"\u003cp\u003eMini Christmas moss (Vesicularia montagnei) is a compact aquatic moss whose side branches grow out from the main stem in a regular, tapering pattern that looks like a row of small fir trees — hence the name. The mini form has shorter, denser fronds than standard Christmas moss, so it holds a tidier shape and is easier to keep looking deliberate rather than shaggy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing it in your tank\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes not need to be planted — tie or glue it to wood or rock and let it attach over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows well under low to moderate light; strong light mostly encourages algae on the fronds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow growing, which is exactly why it stays neat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim occasionally to keep the layered shape and to stop the lower fronds shading out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefers gentle flow and stable, mature water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides excellent cover for shrimplets and small fry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt suits shrimp tanks, nano aquascapes and any planted tank where you want moss with structure rather than a loose mat. It is a good match for dwarf shrimp, small rasboras and other calm fish. In tanks with large cichlids or goldfish it will simply be torn apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStock rotates with each delivery, and live plants are available for local pickup at our Lethbridge store. See the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/moss\"\u003emoss collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tank Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44881791975624,"sku":"95070","price":18.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/9724\/2568\/files\/minichristmasmoss.png?v=1766512126"},{"product_id":"java-moss","title":"Java Moss","description":"\u003cp\u003eJava moss (\u003cem\u003eTaxiphyllum barbieri\u003c\/em\u003e) is the moss most aquarists meet first, and for good reason: it grows attached to almost anything, tolerates conditions that kill more demanding plants, and asks for nothing in particular. The growth is a loose tangle of fine branching stems with small overlapping leaves, mid to dark green, which thickens into a dense mat once it has taken hold on a surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAquarium care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows attached to wood, rock or mesh. It has no true roots, so it is tied or glued in place, not planted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandles low light and needs no CO2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow to moderate growth, faster with more light and nutrients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim it back with scissors to keep the shape; the trimmings can be reattached elsewhere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraps detritus, so a gentle squeeze in old tank water during maintenance keeps it clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA staple for shrimp tanks, fry grow-out tanks and any aquascape needing a soft green surface over hardscape. It is also a reliable choice for a first planted tank, since it survives most beginner mistakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock rotates as new plants arrive, and plants are sold for local pickup at our Lethbridge store. See the current \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/live-plants\"\u003elive plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tank Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44882137907400,"sku":"95050","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/9724\/2568\/files\/javamoss_5fe526f0-47de-478e-8dba-be8971eeae66.png?v=1766512444"},{"product_id":"vallisneria-gigantea","title":"Vallisneria Gigantea","description":"\u003cp\u003eGiant vallisneria (\u003cem\u003eVallisneria gigantea\u003c\/em\u003e) is the tape grass to reach for when a big tank needs a green back wall. It grows as a rosette of long ribbon-shaped leaves that rise from the substrate and then trail along the surface once they run out of headroom, giving that drifting jungle look behind driftwood and rockwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAquarium care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA rosette plant. Set the roots into the substrate but keep the pale crown, where leaf meets root, sitting just above it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackground placement in tall or long tanks, since the leaves readily exceed the height of a standard aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows under moderate lighting and does not require injected CO2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpreads by runners, sending daughter plants sideways through the substrate to form a stand over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponds well to root tabs in inert gravel or sand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany aquarists find vallisneria reacts badly to liquid carbon products, so introduce those cautiously if you dose them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis suits larger community aquariums and anyone who wants height and movement without a demanding routine. It works well with fish that appreciate cover and open water above it, such as rainbowfish, larger tetras and livebearers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant stock rotates with each shipment, and everything here is available for local pickup at our Lethbridge store. Browse the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vallisneria\"\u003evallisneria\u003c\/a\u003e we carry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tank Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44934221005000,"sku":"95083","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"vallisneria-spiralis-torta","title":"Vallisneria Spiralis Torta","description":"\u003cp\u003eCorkscrew vallisneria (\u003cem\u003eVallisneria spiralis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Torta') is a twisted-leaf form of the common straight vallisneria. The leaves are ribbon-like and green, spiralling tightly along their length so the plant reads as a cluster of green corkscrews rather than flat blades. It stays shorter than giant vallisneria, which makes it usable in tanks where the taller species would simply lie along the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAquarium care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant the roots in the substrate but keep the crown, where leaves meet roots, above it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows in moderate light and needs no CO2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpreads by runners, sending up new plants alongside the parent. A single plant becomes a stand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefers harder, alkaline water, which suits Lethbridge tap water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin the runners rather than trimming the leaf tips; cut tips brown off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitive to some algae treatments, particularly those containing copper or excel-type carbon products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dependable background plant for community tanks, and useful for filling a rear corner quickly. Heavy diggers such as large cichlids and goldfish will uproot the runners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock rotates as new plants arrive, and plants are sold for local pickup at our Lethbridge store. See the current \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/live-plants\"\u003elive plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tank Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44934222086344,"sku":"95087","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"vallisneria-spiralis-rubra","title":"Vallisneria Spiralis","description":"\u003cp\u003eVallisneria spiralis is a rooted background plant that sends up long, ribbon-like leaves which bend over and sway near the surface once they reach full height. It is one of the oldest and most reliable aquarium plants in the hobby, and it spreads on its own by sending out runners across the substrate, so a few plants become a wall of green given time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing it in your tank\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant the roots in the substrate but keep the crown — where the leaves meet the roots — above the surface of the sand or gravel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpreads by runners, so leave room between plants and thin them out periodically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows well in moderate light and appreciates hard, mineral-rich water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBenefits from root tabs in an inert substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes not respond well to liquid carbon products containing glutaraldehyde, which commonly cause it to melt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim long leaves at the base rather than cutting across the tips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt suits community tanks, livebearer tanks and African cichlid setups where hard water is the norm. Goldfish and large cichlids will uproot or eat it. Never dispose of aquarium plants in waterways, storm drains or compost destined for outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStock rotates with each delivery, and live plants are available for local pickup at our Lethbridge store. See the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vallisneria\"\u003evallisneria collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tank Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44934260293832,"sku":"95085","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"vallisneria-spiralis-asiatlea","title":"Vallisneria Spiralis Asiatlea","description":"\u003cp\u003eAsian vallisneria (\u003cem\u003eVallisneria spiralis\u003c\/em\u003e) is a compact tape grass with narrow green ribbons that twist gently as they lengthen, giving a softer and finer texture than the giant forms. It stays shorter too, which makes it usable in tanks where jungle val would simply lie flat across the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAquarium care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosette plant. Bury only the roots and leave the crown clear of the substrate so it does not rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks as a midground or background plant, and along the side panes as a living screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow to moderate light is enough, and CO2 injection is optional rather than necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropagates by runners. New plants appear a few centimetres away and can be separated once they have rooted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoot tabs help considerably in nutrient-poor gravel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim tired outer leaves off at the base rather than cutting leaf tips, which brown at the cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sensible choice for someone building a first planted tank, and for peaceful community aquariums where small fish appreciate somewhere to slip out of view. Livebearers, rasboras and corydoras all sit comfortably alongside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant stock rotates with each shipment and is available for local pickup at our Lethbridge store. See the other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vallisneria\"\u003evallisneria\u003c\/a\u003e in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tank Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44934260359368,"sku":"95086","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"vallisneria-natans","title":"Vallisneria Natans","description":"\u003cp\u003eVallisneria natans is a narrower-leaved vallisneria that forms an upright stand of fine green ribbons rather than the broad twisting strands of the larger species. It is a fast, undemanding background plant that fills a tank quickly, and because the leaves are slimmer it gives a lighter, less dominating effect than a wall of full-size val.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing it in your tank\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoot it in substrate with the crown left sitting just above the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpreads by runners and will colonise the back of a tank on its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows in moderate light and does particularly well in harder water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoot tabs help considerably in sand or inert gravel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitive to liquid carbon dosing, which often causes vallisneria to melt back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin runners out regularly or it will crowd the plants in front of it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA good background plant for community tanks, livebearer tanks and hard-water setups. Fish that dig, such as large cichlids and goldfish, will pull it up faster than it can root. Please dispose of surplus plant material in the household waste rather than outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStock rotates with each delivery, and live plants are available for local pickup at our Lethbridge store. Browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vallisneria\"\u003evallisneria collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tank Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44934260392136,"sku":"95084","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"utricularia-species","title":"Utricularia Species","description":"\u003cp\u003eUtricularia are bladderworts — rootless aquatic carnivorous plants that carry tiny bladder-shaped traps along fine, thread-like stems. The traps work by suction, snapping shut on very small organisms that brush past. This is an assorted listing, so the species that arrives depends on the shipment; ask our staff what is in the tank on the day rather than assuming a particular form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing it in your tank\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHas no true roots; it drifts, tangles through other plants, or can be loosely anchored to hardscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth habit and leaf size vary by species, so the look differs between batches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes best in soft, acidic water with gentle flow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows steadily under moderate light without carbon dioxide injection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe traps capture microscopic organisms, so it is not the right plant for a tank where you are raising very small live foods or newly hatched fry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine growth can knit into a dense mass and needs occasional thinning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt suits blackwater-style tanks, shrimp tanks and planted nano aquariums with small peaceful fish. It is an unusual plant rather than a workhorse, and it rewards someone who enjoys the odd corners of the hobby. Never release aquatic plants outdoors — dispose of surplus in the household waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStock rotates with each delivery, and live plants are available for local pickup at our Lethbridge store. See the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/live-plants\"\u003elive plant collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tank Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44934260457672,"sku":"95081","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"sagittaria-natans","title":"Sagittaria Natans","description":"\u003cp\u003eSagittaria (\u003cem\u003eSagittaria natans\u003c\/em\u003e) is a grass-like rosette plant with strap-shaped leaves, and it reads as a shorter, sturdier alternative to vallisneria. The blades are broader and stiffer than tape grass, and a settled patch fills in as a low green sward rather than a tall curtain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAquarium care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosette plant. Plant the roots into the substrate and keep the crown level with its surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForeground to midground. It covers ground by spreading outward, so it does not need to be planted densely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropagates by runners, throwing daughter plants out sideways from the parent rosette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate lighting gives the fastest spread. Under lower light it grows more slowly and stays shorter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoot feeding matters more than water column dosing here, so root tabs are worthwhile in plain sand or gravel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCO2 is not required, though growth is quicker with it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood for aquarists who want a grassy foreground without committing to the carpeting plants that demand high light and CO2. Corydoras and small schooling fish do well over it, since the low growth leaves plenty of open swimming space above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant stock rotates with each shipment and can be collected by local pickup at our Lethbridge store. More in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nymphaea-lotus-tiger-lotus-copy\"\u003esagittaria\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tank Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44934260523208,"sku":"95076","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"nymphaea-lotus-var-viridis-green-tiger-lotus","title":"Nymphaea Lotus Var \"Viridis\" \/ Green Tiger Lotus","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreen tiger lotus (\u003cem\u003eNymphaea lotus\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003eviridis\u003c\/em\u003e) grows from a bulb and unfurls broad, heart-shaped leaves marked with darker mottling. The green form holds olive to bright green colouring rather than the red of the more familiar variety, and one healthy bulb can carry the whole middle of a mid-sized aquascape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAquarium care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA bulb plant. Rest the bulb on the substrate or bury it only partly, leaving the growing point exposed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMidground to background specimen. Allow room, because the leaves spread outward as much as upward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt will send long-stemmed floating leaves up to the surface. Trim those off at the base if you want the plant to stay submerged and bushy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate to high light gives the most compact growth and the strongest leaf patterning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA heavy root feeder. Root tabs placed under the bulb make a visible difference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBenefits from CO2 but does not depend on it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces side shoots and new bulbs at the base, which can be separated once they have leaves of their own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest suited to aquascapers who want a single dramatic centrepiece. The shade cast beneath the leaves is welcomed by dwarf cichlids, pencilfish and other species that dislike glaring open tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant stock rotates with each shipment, with local pickup at our Lethbridge store. See the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nesaea-copy\"\u003etiger lotus\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tank Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44934260621512,"sku":"95073","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"nesaea-species","title":"Nesaea Species","description":"\u003cp\u003eNesaea (\u003cem\u003eNesaea\u003c\/em\u003e sp.) arrives as a stem plant with narrow, closely set leaves that shade from olive green through to orange and copper at the growing tips. This is a non-specific listing: several species and trade forms move under the Nesaea name, and much of the group has since been reclassified into \u003cem\u003eAmmannia\u003c\/em\u003e, so the exact plant varies from one shipment to the next. Ask our staff what came in with the current order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAquarium care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStem plant. Plant individual stems a couple of centimetres apart so light reaches the lower leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMidground to background, almost always shown as a grouped bunch rather than a single stem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWants high light. Colour and compact form fade quickly in a dim tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuinely CO2 hungry. Injected CO2 and a full fertiliser routine make it far more reliable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropagate by cutting the top few inches and replanting them, after which the cut stem branches below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoot tabs support it in inert substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a plant for experienced planted-tank keepers running high light and CO2, not a first attempt. In a tank set up for it, the colour sits well against green stems and small schooling fish such as rummynose or harlequin rasboras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock rotates with each shipment, and local pickup is available at our Lethbridge store. See the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/myriophyllum-copy\"\u003enesaea\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tank Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44934260654280,"sku":"95072","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"myriophyllum-matogrossense","title":"Myriophyllum Matogrossense","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed foxtail (\u003cem\u003eMyriophyllum matogrossense\u003c\/em\u003e) is a South American milfoil carrying whorls of fine, feathery leaflets set close along an upright stem. Under strong light the growing tips take on a warm bronze to reddish cast, and a planted group moves with the current in a way that few other aquarium plants manage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAquarium care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStem plant. Plant stems individually with a little space between them so the lower whorls are not shaded out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackground, or as a soft screen behind hardscape. It grows tall and needs regular topping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate to high light keeps growth dense. In low light the stems stretch and shed their lower leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponds strongly to CO2 and a consistent fertiliser routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropagate by cutting the top portion and replanting it, after which the remaining stem sends out side shoots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNever release this plant, its trimmings or its tank water into lakes, rivers, ditches or storm drains.\u003c\/strong\u003e Several \u003cem\u003eMyriophyllum\u003c\/em\u003e species are seriously invasive where introduced. Bag trimmings for the household garbage, and do not put this plant outdoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuited to planted-tank keepers who want fine texture and movement behind bolder leaf shapes. Small schooling fish sit well in front of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock rotates with each shipment and is available for local pickup at our Lethbridge store. See the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/microsorum-copy\"\u003emyriophyllum\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tank Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44934260719816,"sku":"95071","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"microsorum-pteropus-trident","title":"Microsorum Pteropus \"trident\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eTrident java fern (\u003cem\u003eMicrosorum pteropus\u003c\/em\u003e \"Trident\") is a narrow-leaved cultivar of the familiar java fern, each leaf split into slim finger-like lobes. It is smaller and slower than the standard form, which makes it much easier to place, and the finely divided leaves catch flow attractively over driftwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAquarium care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA rhizome plant, and the rhizome must never be buried.\u003c\/strong\u003e Covered by substrate it rots, and the plant is lost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttach it instead to driftwood, rock or mesh using cotton thread, fishing line or a small dab of gel superglue, until the roots grip on their own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMidground placement on hardscape, or tucked into shaded corners under taller growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow to moderate light is plenty. Strong light over such a slow grower mostly feeds algae on the leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo CO2 needed. It draws nutrients from the water column, so root tabs are not what it wants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropagates by forming plantlets along older leaves. Let them grow roots, then detach and attach them elsewhere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dependable choice for low-tech tanks and for anyone building a hardscape they may want to rearrange later. The tough leaves hold up in tanks with larger or busier fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock rotates with each shipment, with local pickup at our Lethbridge store. Browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/micranthemum-copy\"\u003emicrosorum\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tank Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44934260752584,"sku":"95069","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"microsorum-pteropus-sp-windolov","title":"Microsorum Pteropus \"SP \/ Windolov\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eWindelov java fern (\u003cem\u003eMicrosorum pteropus\u003c\/em\u003e \"Windelov\") is a lace-leaf cultivar whose leaf tips branch out into fine, finger-like crests. The effect is softer and more intricate than the plain java fern, and it stays reasonably compact, so it works in smaller tanks where the full-size form would crowd the view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAquarium care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not plant the rhizome in the substrate.\u003c\/strong\u003e The horizontal green rhizome has to stay exposed or it will rot away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie or glue the plant onto wood or stone. The roots anchor themselves over the following weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComfortable in low to moderate light, and it tolerates the shade cast by taller plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA slow grower that needs neither CO2 nor a heavy dosing schedule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeds through its leaves from the water column rather than through its roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew plantlets form on mature leaves and can be removed once they have roots of their own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell matched to beginners and to low-tech tanks that get left alone between water changes. The leathery leaves are not easily torn, so it is a common choice for tanks holding plecos, larger cichlids and other fish that are hard on softer plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock rotates with each shipment and can be picked up locally at our Lethbridge store. See the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/micranthemum-copy\"\u003emicrosorum\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tank Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44934260785352,"sku":"95068","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"micranthemum-umbrosum","title":"Micranthemum Umbrosum","description":"\u003cp\u003eGiant baby tears (\u003cem\u003eMicranthemum umbrosum\u003c\/em\u003e) carries pairs of small, almost circular, bright green leaves along soft creeping stems. It is a lighter and fresher green than most stem plants, and it can be used either as a low mounded foreground group or allowed to run upward into a loose midground bush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAquarium care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStem plant. Plant short stems in several small groups rather than one dense bunch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForeground to midground. Frequent trimming keeps it low and pushes out side shoots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate to high light holds the growth tight. Under weak light the stems stretch and the leaves space out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows noticeably better with CO2 and consistent water column fertilising.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropagate by cutting and replanting trimmings, which root readily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt will also grow floating at the surface, which is a convenient way to hold cuttings until you need them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good fit for aquascapers after a bright green mid-height mass to break up darker leaves, and for anyone who enjoys regular trimming rather than a plant-it-and-leave-it tank. Small schooling fish and dwarf shrimp tanks show it off well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock rotates with each shipment, with local pickup at our Lethbridge store. See the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ludwigia-copy\"\u003emicranthemum\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tank Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44934260850888,"sku":"95067","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"ludwigia-inclinata-cuba","title":"Ludwigia Inclinata \"Cuba\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eLudwigia inclinata \"Cuba\" (\u003cem\u003eLudwigia inclinata\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the showier red stem plants, producing long narrow leaves that curl and flare outward from the stem and colour through orange to deep red at the tips. Grown well it becomes a genuine focal point. Grown in the wrong conditions it simply stays green and leggy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAquarium care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStem plant. Plant stems separately so light can reach the whole length rather than only the crowns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackground, or a raised midground group where the height and leaf shape are visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh light is what drives the red colouration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInjected CO2 and steady fertilising, iron and other micronutrients included, make a large difference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropagate by cutting the top and replanting it. The base then branches into several new stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefers stable water conditions and answers sudden swings by dropping its lower leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one belongs in a high-tech planted tank run by someone who already doses and injects CO2 on a schedule. It is not a low-light beginner plant, and it will disappoint in a tank that cannot support it. Against green backgrounds and small tetras it looks the part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock rotates with each shipment and is available for local pickup at our Lethbridge store. See the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hygrophila-copy\"\u003eludwigia\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tank Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44934260916424,"sku":"95061","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"ludwigia-arcuata","title":"Ludwigia Arcuata","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLudwigia arcuata\u003c\/em\u003e is a North American stem plant from the southeastern United States, and one of the finest-leaved plants in the genus. The leaves are narrow and needle-like, arranged in opposite pairs along a slender stem, and under good light and nutrients they take on a strong orange-red that makes it useful as a colour accent among green planting. In weaker light it stays olive-green and grows more loosely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAquarium care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA stem plant. Plant individual stems in the substrate, spaced so light reaches the lower leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeeds strong light to colour up and stay compact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponds well to CO2 and regular liquid fertiliser, though it can be grown without CO2 at a slower rate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropagate by cutting the top off a stem and replanting it; the base will branch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeeds regular trimming or it grows leggy and shades itself out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest in a mid-ground or background group in a well-lit planted tank, where a stand of red reads against green plants. It is not a good match for a low-light tank, where it tends to thin out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock rotates as new plants arrive, and plants are sold for local pickup at our Lethbridge store. See the current \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/live-plants\"\u003elive plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tank Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44934260981960,"sku":"95059","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/9724\/2568\/files\/907-1aLudwigiaArcuata.png?v=1770325993"},{"product_id":"limnophila-sessiliflora","title":"Limnophila Sessiliflora","description":"\u003cp\u003eLimnophila sessiliflora is a fast-growing stem plant with whorls of fine, feathery leaves arranged up the stem, giving a soft texture that contrasts well against broad-leaved plants and hardscape. It is genuinely easy to grow, which is both its main appeal and the thing to plan for: in a well-lit tank it will reach the surface and keep going.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing it in your tank\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant stems individually in the substrate, spaced apart so light reaches the lower leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows quickly under moderate to strong light and takes up nutrients as it does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim regularly — cuttings can simply be replanted to thicken the stand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUndemanding about water chemistry, and does not require carbon dioxide injection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower leaves drop if the stems are left to shade each other.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful in a new tank for competing with algae while things settle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt suits community and nursery tanks, and the fine foliage gives fry and shrimplets somewhere to hide. Large cichlids and goldfish will make short work of it. This species is invasive where it has escaped into warm waterways, so never release it or dispose of it outdoors — put trimmings in the household waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStock rotates with each delivery, and live plants are available for local pickup at our Lethbridge store. See the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/live-plants\"\u003elive plant collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tank Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44934261145800,"sku":"95057","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"limnophila-aromatica","title":"Limnophila Aromatica","description":"\u003cp\u003eRice paddy herb (\u003cem\u003eLimnophila aromatica\u003c\/em\u003e) is a Southeast Asian marsh plant that has become a well-liked red-purple stem plant in the hobby. Whorls of narrow, finely serrated leaves sit along an upright stem, green on top and flushing purple to burgundy underneath once it is given enough light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAquarium care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStem plant. Plant stems individually with a small gap between them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackground placement. It grows straight up and is usually shown as a group of several stems together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh light is what brings out the purple undersides. Under moderate light it grows perfectly well but stays green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCO2 and regular water column fertilising improve both the growth rate and the colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropagate by topping the stem and replanting the cut tips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt grows readily emersed as well, so plants may arrive in emersed form and take a few weeks to convert to submerged leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuited to aquarists who have a little planted-tank experience behind them and want colour without moving to the most demanding species. It makes a good backdrop for small schooling fish and dwarf cichlids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock rotates with each shipment, with local pickup at our Lethbridge store. See the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/limnophila-copy\"\u003elimnophila\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tank Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44934261211336,"sku":"95056","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"limnophila-aquatica","title":"Limnophila Aquatica","description":"\u003cp\u003eGiant ambulia (\u003cem\u003eLimnophila aquatica\u003c\/em\u003e) forms broad whorls of finely divided, bright green leaves spiralling around a thick upright stem. Mature stems can carry rosettes as wide as a hand, and a group of them makes a soft feathery wall that sets off broad-leaved plants nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAquarium care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStem plant. Space the stems generously, because crowded ambulia shades itself and thins out at the base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackground plant. It grows tall and quickly, so plan on topping it regularly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate to high light keeps the whorls wide and full.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot demanding of CO2, though growth is faster and denser when it is provided.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropagate by cutting the top and replanting it. The lower stem then produces side shoots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA hungry plant, which makes it useful for soaking up surplus nutrients in a newly set-up tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest in larger tanks with the depth to carry a plant of this size. The dense whorls give fry and shy fish somewhere to hide, so it works well in livebearer tanks and in community setups where something is always being chased.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock rotates with each shipment and is available for local pickup at our Lethbridge store. See the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/limnophila-copy\"\u003elimnophila\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tank Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44934261276872,"sku":"95054","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"hygrophila-red-species","title":"hygrophila Red Species","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed hygrophila (\u003cem\u003eHygrophila\u003c\/em\u003e sp.) is sold here as a non-specific listing. Several red and bronze-toned \u003cem\u003eHygrophila\u003c\/em\u003e forms circulate in the trade under similar names, and the exact species varies from one shipment to the next. What they share is a fast-growing upright stem with paired leaves that take on reddish or bronze tones near the top under strong light. Ask our staff which form is currently in stock before you plan a layout around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAquarium care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStem plant. Plant stems individually into the substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackground or midground, grown as a grouped bunch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate to high light. The red and bronze tones only appear with good lighting over the tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows well without CO2 and faster with it, and it appreciates both root tabs and water column dosing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropagate by cutting the top and replanting, which is about as straightforward as stem plants get.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNever release this plant, its trimmings or its tank water into waterways or storm drains.\u003c\/strong\u003e Some \u003cem\u003eHygrophila\u003c\/em\u003e species are highly invasive where introduced. Bag trimmings for the garbage, and do not plant it outdoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUseful in a newly planted tank where fast growth helps take up nutrients while slower plants settle in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock rotates with each shipment, with local pickup at our Lethbridge store. See the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hydrocotyle-copy\"\u003ehygrophila\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tank Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44934261342408,"sku":"95090","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"hygrophila-difformis-variegatus","title":"hygrophila Difformis \"Variegatus\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eVariegated water wisteria is a form of \u003cem\u003eHygrophila difformis\u003c\/em\u003e, a South Asian marsh plant that grows submerged with deeply cut, lacy leaves quite unlike its emersed form. The variegated line carries pale cream to white marbling through the green, which lightens the whole plant and makes a stand of it read much brighter than plain water wisteria. It is a fast grower and one of the easier stem plants to keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAquarium care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant stems individually in the substrate, or let them float; it grows either way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate to strong light. Leaf shape and cutting vary noticeably with light level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows well without CO2, and faster with it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast growing, so it needs regular trimming to stop it shading the plants below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropagate by cutting a stem and replanting the top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTakes up nutrients quickly, which makes it useful in a newly set up tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good background plant for community tanks and a practical choice while a new tank settles. Fish that eat soft plants, including goldfish and larger cichlids, will make short work of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock rotates as new plants arrive, and plants are sold for local pickup at our Lethbridge store. See the current \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/live-plants\"\u003elive plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tank Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44934261407944,"sku":"95089","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"hygrophila-corymbosa-cherry-leaf","title":"hygrophila Corymbosa \/ Cherry Leaf","description":"\u003cp\u003eCherry leaf temple plant (\u003cem\u003eHygrophila corymbosa\u003c\/em\u003e) is a robust stem plant with large opposite leaves that show a reddish-brown cast underneath and at the growing tip. It is among the more forgiving of the big stem plants, putting on height quickly and filling a back corner without much attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAquarium care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStem plant. Push stems into the substrate individually, and they root quickly from the buried nodes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackground placement in tanks with some front-to-back depth, since the leaves are broad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows under moderate light and does not require CO2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA heavy feeder. Root tabs together with regular water column dosing keep the lower leaves from yellowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropagate by topping. Cut stems branch, and side shoots can be removed and replanted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNever dispose of this plant or its trimmings in waterways or storm drains.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHygrophila\u003c\/em\u003e species have established as invasive weeds outside their native range. Trimmings belong in the garbage, and it should not be used outdoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sound pick for someone furnishing a first larger community tank, where quick growth and cheap replacement matter more than delicate form. It suits angelfish, gouramis and larger tetras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock rotates with each shipment and can be collected at our Lethbridge store. See the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hydrocotyle-copy\"\u003ehygrophila\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tank Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44934261473480,"sku":"95088","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"hydrocotyle-leucocephala","title":"Hydrocotyle Leucocephala","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrazilian pennywort (Hydrocotyle leucocephala) is a versatile South American plant with round, bright green leaves on long stems. It is one of the few aquarium plants that works equally well planted in the substrate, floated at the surface, or trailed along the back of the tank, and it grows fast enough to be genuinely useful for soaking up excess nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing it in your tank\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant it, float it, or wedge stems behind hardscape — all three work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows quickly under moderate light, and faster still when floating with access to air.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUndemanding about water chemistry and does not need carbon dioxide injection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim and replant cuttings to keep the stand full.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloating growth shades the tank, which suits fish that dislike bright light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoots trailing from floating stems give shrimplets and fry cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt suits community tanks, shrimp tanks and breeding setups, and it is a good choice for anyone wanting fast plant growth without a high-tech setup. Goldfish and large cichlids will eat it. Dispose of trimmings in the household waste rather than outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStock rotates with each delivery, and live plants are available for local pickup at our Lethbridge store. Browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/live-plants\"\u003elive plant collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tank Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44934261539016,"sku":"95044","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"echinodorus-species","title":"Echinodorus Species","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an assorted listing of Echinodorus, the group commonly sold as Amazon swords. What arrives depends on the delivery, and the genus covers everything from compact plants that stay under 20 cm to large rosettes that will fill the back corner of a big tank. Because size varies so much, ask our staff which species has come in before you plan where it is going.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing it in your tank\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll Echinodorus are rooted plants that feed heavily through the roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse root tabs or a nutrient-rich substrate; liquid fertiliser alone usually is not enough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant with the crown above the substrate and the roots buried.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows well in moderate light and does not require carbon dioxide injection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdult size varies enormously between species, so confirm what you are buying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove old leaves at the base as new growth comes through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSwords suit community tanks, angelfish tanks and South American setups where a solid background or centrepiece plant is wanted. They are eaten or uprooted by goldfish and larger cichlids. Please dispose of surplus plant material in the household waste rather than outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStock rotates with each delivery, and live plants are available for local pickup at our Lethbridge store. Browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/live-plants\"\u003elive plant collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tank Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44934261604552,"sku":"95037","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"echinodorus-schlueteri","title":"Echinodorus Schlueteri","description":"\u003cp\u003eEchinodorus schlueteri is a mid-sized sword plant that forms a rosette of broad, softly rounded leaves on short stems, staying more compact than the large Amazon swords. That makes it useful as a midground feature in a tank where a full-size sword would simply take over, and the leaf shape reads as a distinct texture against fine-leaved stem plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing it in your tank\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA rooted plant that takes most of its nutrition through the roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse root tabs or a nutrient-rich substrate for good growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBury the roots but leave the crown sitting above the substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows steadily in moderate light without carbon dioxide injection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStays more compact than the large sword species, but still needs space around it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim damaged outer leaves at the base rather than cutting them short.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt suits planted community tanks, angelfish setups and South American biotope-style aquariums. Goldfish and large digging cichlids will uproot or shred it. Please put surplus plant material in the household waste rather than releasing it outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStock rotates with each delivery, and live plants are available for local pickup at our Lethbridge store. See the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/live-plants\"\u003elive plant collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tank Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44934261670088,"sku":"95036","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"echinodorus-latifolius","title":"Echinodorus Latifolius","description":"\u003cp\u003eChain sword (Echinodorus latifolius) is one of the smallest members of the sword family, producing narrow strap-like leaves in low rosettes that spread outward by runners. Given time and reasonable light it forms a grassy foreground or low midground without any of the demands of a carpeting plant that needs injected carbon dioxide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing it in your tank\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStays low, generally well under 15 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpreads by sending out runners across the substrate, so plant it with room to expand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoots feed heavily; root tabs make a clear difference in sand or inert gravel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows in moderate light and does not require carbon dioxide injection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpreads slowly rather than quickly — expect months, not weeks, for a filled foreground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin the mat occasionally so the centre does not shade itself out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA good foreground plant for community tanks, corydoras tanks and shrimp setups. It is not suitable in tanks with goldfish or large digging cichlids, which will pull the runners up. Dispose of surplus plant material in the household waste, never outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStock rotates with each delivery, and live plants are available for local pickup at our Lethbridge store. Browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/live-plants\"\u003elive plant collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tank Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44934261735624,"sku":"95028","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"echinodorus-angustifolia-vesuvius","title":"Echinodorus angustifolia vesuvius","description":"\u003cp\u003eVesuvius sword (\u003cem\u003eEchinodorus angustifolius\u003c\/em\u003e \"Vesuvius\") is an unusual cultivated sword whose narrow leaves twist into tight corkscrew spirals. It stays far smaller than most Amazon swords and behaves more like an ornamental grass, which makes it useful as a midground accent rather than a background giant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAquarium care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosette plant. Plant the roots and keep the crown sitting just above the substrate line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMidground, or even foreground in a larger tank where the spiral form can be appreciated up close.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate light suits it, and it does not need CO2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA root feeder, so root tabs pushed in beside the crown are the most effective way to feed it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropagates by sending out runners carrying daughter plants, which can be separated once they have roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive it clear space. Crowding hides the twisted leaf shape that is the whole point of the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest for aquascapers looking for a texture accent among broad leaves and fine stems, and for anyone who wants something unusual that is still easy to keep. Corydoras and other bottom dwellers work well around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock rotates with each shipment, with local pickup at our Lethbridge store. See the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/crystalwort-riccia-riccia-fluitans-copy\"\u003eechinodorus\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tank Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44934261801160,"sku":"95039","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"echinodorus-indian-red","title":"Echinodorus \"Indian Red\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eIndian red sword (\u003cem\u003eEchinodorus\u003c\/em\u003e \"Indian Red\") is a cultivated sword plant grown for its new leaves, which emerge deep red to bronze before maturing to a darker green with reddish veining. It has the familiar broad-leaved rosette shape of the sword plants and holds real presence as a single specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAquarium care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosette plant. Bury the roots but leave the crown clear so the growing point is not smothered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMidground to background specimen. Give it a good arm's width of clear space around it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate to strong light keeps the red in the new leaves. In dim tanks the colour is muted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeds mostly through its roots, so root tabs under the crown are the priority rather than liquid dosing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes not require CO2, though it grows faster with it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropagates from runners carrying small plantlets. Separate them once they have rooted properly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA natural centrepiece for a South American style community tank, where the broad leaves suit angelfish, larger tetras and dwarf cichlids that like something to shelter under. It rewards patience more than fussing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock rotates with each shipment and is available for local pickup at our Lethbridge store. See the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/crystalwort-riccia-riccia-fluitans-copy\"\u003eechinodorus\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tank Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44934261866696,"sku":"95026","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"cyperus-haspan","title":"Cyperus Haspan","description":"\u003cp\u003eDwarf papyrus (\u003cem\u003eCyperus haspan\u003c\/em\u003e) is a small sedge with slender triangular stems topped by a starburst of fine green bracts. It is a striking plant, but it is a marsh and bog species rather than a true aquatic, and being straightforward about that matters: it is grown emersed or partly emersed, with the roots wet and the stems and crowns in air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAquarium care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot a long-term submerged aquarium plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Held fully underwater it declines and eventually rots, however good the lighting is.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest used in paludariums, ripariums, bog filters and open-topped tanks where it can grow up out of the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant the roots in saturated soil, gravel or an aquatic planter basket, with the crown at or just above the waterline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWants bright light. A well-lit window position or strong lighting above the water line suits it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropagates by division of the clump, and the flower heads will root if bent down into wet substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeds through its roots, so a planted substrate or root tabs serve it better than water column dosing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a plant for paludarium and riparium builders, and for turtle setups with a planted margin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock rotates with each shipment, with local pickup at our Lethbridge store. Browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/live-plants\"\u003elive plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tank Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44934261932232,"sku":"95024","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"cryptocoryne-willisii","title":"Cryptocoryne Willisii","description":"\u003cp\u003eWillis's crypt (\u003cem\u003eCryptocoryne willisii\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the smaller cryptocorynes, forming low rosettes of narrow, slightly wavy green leaves. It is a patient plant that fills in over months rather than weeks, and settled groups make a neat dark border along the front of a tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAquarium care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosette plant. Plant the roots in the substrate with the crown left uncovered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForeground to low midground. Plant several small clumps and let them spread together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpect crypt melt.\u003c\/strong\u003e After planting, or after any large change to the tank, the existing leaves may go soft and brown and dissolve away. This is normal. Leave the roots undisturbed and new submerged leaves grow back over the following weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow to moderate light suits it, and it does not need CO2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA root feeder that does noticeably better with root tabs in inert substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropagates by runners, producing daughter plants alongside the parent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDislikes being moved, so choose its position once and leave it there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell suited to low-tech tanks and to patient aquarists. Corydoras, small rasboras and other quiet fish take to the low cover it provides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock rotates with each shipment, with local pickup at our Lethbridge store. See the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ceratopteris-copy-copy\"\u003ecryptocoryne\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tank Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44934262063304,"sku":"95022","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"cryptocoryne-nevelli","title":"Cryptocoryne Nevelli","description":"\u003cp\u003eNevill's crypt (\u003cem\u003eCryptocoryne nevillii\u003c\/em\u003e) is a small Sri Lankan crypt with short, strap-like green leaves forming a compact low rosette. The naming around this plant has been muddled for decades, and much of what circulates under the name is closely related material from the same group, so treat the label as a trade name and have a look at the current batch in person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAquarium care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosette plant. Roots go into the substrate, crown stays exposed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForeground, or the front edge of the midground, planted as several small clumps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMelting after transplanting is normal.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves may collapse in the first few weeks. If the roots are still firm, leave the plant alone and it will regrow from the base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUndemanding on light. Low to moderate is enough, and it does not require CO2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoot tabs are the most useful fertiliser for it, more so than liquid dosing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpreads slowly by runners into a low mat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good match for shaded low-tech tanks and for keepers who would rather plant something once and let it establish. It sits well under taller stems and around driftwood, with small bottom-dwelling fish moving through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock rotates with each shipment, with local pickup at our Lethbridge store. See the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ceratopteris-copy-copy\"\u003ecryptocoryne\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tank Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44934262128840,"sku":"95020","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"cryptocoryne-clliata","title":"Cryptocoryne Clliata","description":"\u003cp\u003eCryptocoryne ciliata is one of the largest cryptocorynes kept in aquariums, with long, upright, softly toothed leaves that make it a background plant rather than a midground filler. In the wild it grows along tidal river margins, and it is unusual among crypts in tolerating brackish conditions as well as fresh water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing it in your tank\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA large crypt — give it room at the back of the tank rather than treating it as a midground plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant the roots in substrate and use root tabs; crypts feed largely through their roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows in low to moderate light and does not need carbon dioxide injection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike all cryptocorynes, it may melt back after planting or after a change in conditions. Leave the roots undisturbed and new leaves usually follow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow growing, so it needs patience rather than trimming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDislikes being moved once settled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt suits community tanks, low-tech planted setups and blackwater-style aquariums with peaceful fish. Goldfish and large cichlids will damage it. Please put surplus plant material in the household waste rather than disposing of it outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStock rotates with each delivery, and live plants are available for local pickup at our Lethbridge store. See the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/live-plants\"\u003elive plant collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tank Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44934262194376,"sku":"95018","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"ceratopteris-thalictroides","title":"Ceratopteris Thalictroides","description":"\u003cp\u003eWater sprite (Ceratopteris thalictroides) is an aquatic fern with finely divided, pale green fronds that look almost lacy under aquarium light. It is one of the fastest-growing plants commonly sold, and that speed is the point — in a new or lightly planted tank it competes hard with algae for nutrients while slower plants find their feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing it in your tank\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be rooted in substrate or left to float; floating plants grow faster and develop trailing roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows rapidly under moderate light without carbon dioxide injection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTakes up nitrate and other nutrients quickly, which helps in a tank that is still settling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces plantlets along older leaves, which can be detached and grown on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUndemanding about water chemistry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloating growth shades the tank and calms surface glare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA good plant for community tanks, breeding tanks and shrimp setups, where the fine leaves and trailing roots give fry somewhere to shelter. It will be eaten by goldfish and larger cichlids. Please put surplus plant material in the household waste rather than releasing it outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStock rotates with each delivery, and live plants are available for local pickup at our Lethbridge store. See the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/live-plants\"\u003elive plant collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tank Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44934262259912,"sku":"95016","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"bacopa-rotundifolia","title":"Bacopa Rotundifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003eRound-leaf bacopa (\u003cem\u003eBacopa rotundifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) carries pairs of nearly circular, pale green leaves along a soft succulent stem. The leaves are rounder and thinner than those of the more common moneywort, and the plant tends to lean and sprawl rather than stand rigidly upright, which gives a relaxed look through the midground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAquarium care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStem plant. Plant stems singly, stripping the lowest pair of leaves before pushing each one in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMidground to background, depending on how tall you let it run before topping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate light. Give it too little and the internodes stretch while the leaves shrink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes not require CO2 but responds well to it and to regular water column fertilising.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropagate by topping. Cut sections root quickly and the parent stem branches below the cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeft untrimmed it will reach the surface and grow emergent tips above the water line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA relaxed, informal plant for community tanks that are not built around strict aquascaping lines. The loose growth gives fry and small fish somewhere to tuck away, and it fills space quickly in a tank that still looks bare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock rotates with each shipment, with local pickup at our Lethbridge store. See the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/alternanthera-copy-1\"\u003ebacopa\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tank Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44934262358216,"sku":"95014","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"bacopa-monnieri","title":"Bacopa Monnieri","description":"\u003cp\u003eMoneywort (\u003cem\u003eBacopa monnieri\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the steadier stem plants in the hobby: thick upright stems, small fleshy oval leaves in opposite pairs, and a slow but very dependable rate of growth. It holds its shape, stays tidy, and rarely collapses on people the way faster stem plants sometimes do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAquarium care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStem plant. Push each stem into the substrate individually, and roots form from the buried nodes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMidground, or background in a smaller tank. Plant in groups of five or more for a full look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTolerates low light and a wide range of water conditions, which is why it suits a first planted tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo CO2 required. Growth is slow either way, so it does not need constant trimming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropagate by cutting the top few inches and replanting them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso grows emersed, so plants may arrive in emersed form with slightly different leaf shape and convert over a few weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sensible first stem plant, and a good filler in community tanks, betta tanks and quieter setups where a slow grower is an advantage rather than a nuisance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock rotates with each shipment, with local pickup at our Lethbridge store. See the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/alternanthera-copy-1\"\u003ebacopa\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tank Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44934262390984,"sku":"95013","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"anubias-sp","title":"Anubias SP","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnubias (\u003cem\u003eAnubias\u003c\/em\u003e sp.) is the tough, slow-growing rhizome plant of West African streams, with thick dark green leathery leaves held on short stalks. This is a non-specific listing, and the genus covers everything from tiny nana petite forms through to broad-leaved barteri types, so leaf size and shape depend on what arrived with the shipment. Ask our staff which anubias is currently on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAquarium care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNever bury the rhizome.\u003c\/strong\u003e The thick horizontal stem must sit above the substrate, or it rots and the plant dies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttach it to driftwood or rock with cotton thread or a small dab of gel superglue, or simply wedge it into the hardscape until the roots take hold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow light is fine and often preferable, since strong light over such a slow grower mainly encourages algae on the leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo CO2 needed. It feeds from the water column rather than from the substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropagate by cutting the rhizome into sections with several leaves each, using a clean blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt grows slowly enough that one plant looks much the same for months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for beginners, low-tech tanks, and setups with fish that dig, since it lives on the hardscape rather than in the substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock rotates with each shipment, with local pickup at our Lethbridge store. See the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/alternanthera-copy\"\u003eanubias\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tank Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44934262423752,"sku":"95008","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"salvinia-natans","title":"Salvinia Natans","description":"\u003cp\u003eSalvinia natans is a small floating fern with paired oval leaves covered in fine water-repellent hairs, which is why water beads and rolls straight off the surface. It grows quickly, spreads across the surface in a soft green mat, and its trailing roots hang down into the water column where fry and shrimplets use them for cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing it in your tank\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA floating plant — do not plant it in the substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows fast under moderate to strong light and takes up nutrients as it goes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeeds calm surface water; strong surface agitation pushes water onto the leaves and rots them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShades the tank below, which suits fish that prefer dim light and helps limit algae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin it regularly or it will cover the entire surface and block light to plants beneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the tank lid closed to maintain the humid air the leaves prefer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt suits betta tanks, shrimp tanks, breeding setups and any aquarium where surface cover is wanted. Floating ferns of this group are seriously invasive where they have escaped into warm waterways, so never release it, and put surplus growth in the household waste rather than outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStock rotates with each delivery, and live plants are available for local pickup at our Lethbridge store. Browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/live-plants\"\u003elive plant collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tank Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44934262456520,"sku":"95078","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"sagittaria-subulata-pussila","title":"Sagittaria Subulata Pussila","description":"\u003cp\u003eDwarf sagittaria (\u003cem\u003eSagittaria subulata\u003c\/em\u003e) is a small grassy rosette plant from the Americas, listed here under the trade spelling \"pussila\". It sends runners out along the substrate and knits into a low green lawn of narrow, slightly strap-shaped blades. It is one of the more forgiving carpeting-style plants, which is why it turns up so often in first planted tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAquarium care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosette plant: bury the roots and leave the crown sitting at the substrate surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpreads by runners, so new plantlets appear beside the parent and can be separated once rooted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows shorter and denser under brighter light, and stretches taller in shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponds well to root tabs in inert gravel or sand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes not need injected CO2, although it fills in faster with it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive it a few weeks before judging it, as early growth goes into roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sensible foreground or midground choice for community tanks with tetras, rasboras, corydoras and small livebearers. Substrate-sifting cichlids and large goldfish will pull it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock rotates as new plants arrive, and plants are sold for local pickup at our Lethbridge store. See the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/live-plants\"\u003elive plants\u003c\/a\u003e collection for what is in.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tank Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44934262489288,"sku":"95077","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"cryptocoryne-wendtii-broad-leaf","title":"Cryptocoryne Wendtii \"Broad Leaf\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCryptocoryne wendtii\u003c\/em\u003e is a Sri Lankan rooted plant and one of the most reliable mid-ground species in the hobby. The broad leaf form has wider, shorter leaves than the standard variety, in shades running from olive-green to bronze and reddish-brown depending on light and nutrients, with a slightly puckered surface. It grows as a rosette from the substrate and spreads into a clump by sending out runners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAquarium care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant the roots in the substrate, leaving the crown where the leaves meet the roots above it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows in low to moderate light and needs no CO2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeds mainly through the roots, so root tabs or a nutrient substrate help.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpect crypt melt: leaves may die back after planting or after a big change. The roots survive and new leaves follow, so leave it alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpreads slowly by runners into a dense clump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDislikes being moved once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dependable mid-ground plant for low-tech and community tanks, and a good partner to anubias and java fern on hardscape behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock rotates as new plants arrive, and plants are sold for local pickup at our Lethbridge store. See the current \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/live-plants\"\u003elive plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tank Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44934262554824,"sku":"95021","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"cryptocoryne-hudoroji","title":"Cryptocoryne Hudoroji","description":"\u003cp\u003eCryptocoryne hudoroi is a Borneo species with narrow, strongly textured leaves that carry a distinct hammered or bullate surface and often a reddish-brown cast on the underside. It is one of the more collectable crypts rather than a general-purpose plant, and it appeals to people who enjoy slow, deliberate planted tanks rather than fast results.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing it in your tank\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant the roots in substrate and leave the crown exposed; use root tabs in inert gravel or sand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefers soft, slightly acidic water, in keeping with its Borneo stream origins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows in low to moderate light and does not require carbon dioxide injection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow growing even when conditions suit it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProne to crypt melt after planting or after a change in water conditions. Leave the roots alone and new leaves generally follow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDislikes being uprooted and moved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt suits low-tech planted tanks, blackwater setups and shrimp or small-fish aquariums where conditions stay stable. It is not a plant for a tank with goldfish or large cichlids. Please dispose of surplus plant material in the household waste rather than outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStock rotates with each delivery, and live plants are available for local pickup at our Lethbridge store. See the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/live-plants\"\u003elive plant collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tank Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44934262620360,"sku":"95019","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"cryptocoryne-balansae","title":"Cryptocoryne Balansae","description":"\u003cp\u003eBalansae crypt (\u003cem\u003eCryptocoryne crispatula\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003ebalansae\u003c\/em\u003e) is a tall rosette plant from mainland Southeast Asia with long, narrow strap leaves that are heavily puckered and ribbed along their length. Planted as a group at the back of a tank, the leaves lean and ripple in the current, giving a sense of movement that few other background plants manage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAquarium care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosette plant: bury the roots and leave the crown at the substrate surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpect it to melt after transplanting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves often collapse in the first weeks and the plant then regrows from the rootstock. Leave the roots undisturbed and remove only rotting leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA heavy root feeder, so root tabs or a nutritive substrate suit it better than water column dosing alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTolerates low to moderate light, and growth is unhurried either way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDislikes being moved, so choose its position before planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpreads slowly by runners once it has settled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell suited to quieter community tanks with rasboras, pencilfish, gouramis, dwarf cichlids and shrimp. Keep it away from fish that dig the substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock rotates as new plants arrive, and plants are for local pickup at our Lethbridge store. Browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants\"\u003eplants\u003c\/a\u003e collection for the current range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tank Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44934262685896,"sku":"95017","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"anubis-nana","title":"Anubis Nana","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnubias nana (\u003cem\u003eAnubias barteri\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003enana\u003c\/em\u003e) is a compact West African rhizome plant with thick, dark, leathery leaves on short stalks. The listing spells the name \"Anubis\", but the plant is the familiar dwarf Anubias. It grows slowly, holds its shape for years, and is close to indestructible once it has attached itself to something.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAquarium care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNever bury the rhizome.\u003c\/strong\u003e The thick horizontal stem has to sit above the substrate, because buried rhizomes rot and the plant is lost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie or glue it to driftwood, stone or a decoration and let the roots grip on their own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHappy in low light. Strong light mainly encourages algae on the slow-growing leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeds from the water column, so root tabs do little for it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropagate by cutting the rhizome into sections, each keeping several leaves and roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo CO2 required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dependable plant for low-tech tanks, shaded corners, betta tanks and shrimp setups, and tough enough to sit in tanks where softer plants get shredded. It looks at home tied into a driftwood layout with small schooling fish above it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock rotates, and plants are sold for local pickup at our Lethbridge store. See the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/live-plants\"\u003elive plants\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tank Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44934262751432,"sku":"95012","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"alternanthera-bettzickiana-red","title":"Alternanthera Bettzickiana \"Red\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlternanthera bettzickiana \"Red\" is a stem plant grown for narrow, pointed leaves in shades from coppery pink through to deep red, used to break up a wall of green. It sits in the same group as the better-known aquarium \u003cem\u003eAlternanthera reineckii\u003c\/em\u003e, and trade names within that group are applied loosely, so treat the label as a description of the look rather than a firm identification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAquarium care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStem plant: separate the bunch and push stems into the substrate individually, a couple of centimetres apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeeds strong light to hold red colour. In a dim tank the new growth comes in green and leggy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlants in this group are often grown emersed at the nursery\u003c\/strong\u003e and do not always convert cleanly to permanent submersed growth. Expect some of the first leaves to be shed while it adjusts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropagate by cutting the top and replanting it, after which the base usually branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBenefits from an iron-inclusive fertiliser, and from CO2 injection, though CO2 is not essential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest as a midground accent in a bright, well-fertilised planted tank alongside small schooling fish and shrimp. It is not a fair choice for a low-light beginner setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock rotates, and plants are for local pickup at our Lethbridge store. Browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/live-plants\"\u003elive plants\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tank Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44934262816968,"sku":"95000","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/9724\/2568\/files\/802_4AlternantheraBettzickiana_Red_a.png?v=1770322992"},{"product_id":"spiky-moss-taxiphyllum-spp","title":"Spiky Moss (Taxiphyllum spp.)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpiky moss is an aquarium moss traded as \u003cem\u003eTaxiphyllum\u003c\/em\u003e sp., named for the upright, pointed shoots that give it a bristled look next to the flatter, more trailing common mosses. \u003cstrong\u003eTrade names for aquarium mosses are unreliable.\u003c\/strong\u003e Several near-identical forms circulate under the same labels, and the exact plant sold as spiky moss varies between suppliers and even between batches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAquarium care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMosses attach to hardscape rather than being planted.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tie it to driftwood or stone with thread or fishing line, or use a cyanoacrylate gel, and let it anchor itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows in low to moderate light, and bright light mostly speeds up algae on the fine shoots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropagate by pulling the mat apart and re-tying the pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim with scissors to keep the pad tight, or it goes shaggy and traps detritus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA little flow through the moss stops debris settling into it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo CO2 needed, although it thickens faster with it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA useful structural plant for shrimp tanks, fry grow-out and nano layouts, and for softening bare driftwood. It suits small, peaceful fish rather than big diggers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock rotates, and plants are sold for local pickup at our Lethbridge store. See the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/moss\"\u003emoss\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tank Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44934262849736,"sku":"95079","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"crystalwort-riccia-riccia-fluitans","title":"Crystalwort Riccia (Riccia fluitans)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrystalwort (\u003cem\u003eRiccia fluitans\u003c\/em\u003e) is not a moss at all but a liverwort: a mass of forking, bright green branchlets with no roots and no true leaves. \u003cstrong\u003eLeft to itself it is a floating plant\u003c\/strong\u003e, forming a loose raft at the surface, and that is how it grows in the wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAquarium care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt is only a carpet for as long as it is tied down.\u003c\/strong\u003e Aquascapers mesh it onto stone or wood to make a green pad, but as it grows the sections trap gas bubbles, break free and float back up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRe-tie and re-trim a bound carpet regularly, or accept that it will release over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt has no roots, so it takes everything from the water column and substrate fertiliser does nothing for it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWants bright light. In dim tanks it thins out and goes pale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePearls visibly under strong light and CO2, which is much of the appeal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropagate simply by splitting the mass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFloating, it makes excellent cover for fry, shrimplets and surface-shy fish such as killifish and small rasboras. As a tied carpet it is a high-maintenance plant, best suited to people who enjoy the upkeep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock rotates, and plants are for local pickup at our Lethbridge store. Browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants\"\u003eplants\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tank Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44934262915272,"sku":"95023","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"peacock-moss-taxiphyllum-spp","title":"Peacock Moss (Taxiphyllum spp.)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeacock moss is sold as \u003cem\u003eTaxiphyllum\u003c\/em\u003e sp. and takes its name from the fronds, which branch in flat, overlapping tiers that people compare to a peacock feather. Grown well, the layering is obvious and the colour leans slightly blue-green. \u003cstrong\u003eMoss trade names are not reliable identifications\u003c\/strong\u003e, the plant sold as peacock moss differs from supplier to supplier, and several \u003cem\u003eTaxiphyllum\u003c\/em\u003e forms are close to impossible to tell apart in an aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAquarium care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttach it, do not plant it. Thread, fishing line or gel glue onto wood, rock or mesh, since roots are not involved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow to moderate light gives the tidiest growth, and the layered form only shows when it is not smothered in algae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivide the pad by hand to make more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefers cooler, well-oxygenated water and looks poor in warm, stagnant tanks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim the outer growth back so light reaches the layers underneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuits nano aquascapes, shrimp colonies and breeding tanks where fry need somewhere to disappear into. Keep it away from large, boisterous fish that will tear the mat off its anchor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock rotates, and plants are sold for local pickup at our Lethbridge store. See the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/moss\"\u003emoss\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tank Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44934262980808,"sku":"95074","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"flame-moss-taxiphyllum-flame","title":"Flame Moss (Taxiphyllum 'Flame')","description":"\u003cp\u003eFlame moss (Taxiphyllum 'Flame') is unusual among aquarium mosses in that it grows upward rather than spreading sideways, producing twisting vertical fronds that really do resemble a green flame. That growth habit makes it one of the more useful mosses for aquascaping, because it adds height and movement to hardscape instead of just softening it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing it in your tank\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttach it to wood or rock with cotton thread or gel glue; it does not need substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows vertically, so give it a surface where the upward shape can be seen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTolerates low to moderate light. Very bright light tends to bring algae rather than better growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow growing and undemanding once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefers gentle flow and stable water; it dislikes being moved repeatedly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim the tops to keep the flame shape dense.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt suits nano aquascapes, shrimp tanks and planted community tanks with small peaceful fish. Dwarf shrimp will graze biofilm from it without damaging it. Avoid it in tanks with goldfish, large cichlids or anything else that uproots and shreds plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStock rotates with each delivery, and live plants are available for local pickup at our Lethbridge store. Browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/moss\"\u003emoss collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tank Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44934263046344,"sku":"95042","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}]}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tropicalfishimports.com\/collections\/live-plants.oembed?page=3","provider":"Tropical Fish Imports ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}