How much do aquatic plants cost?

Common Rotala and Anubias cost 300-1,000 yen, Bucephalandra 1,000-5,000 yen, and rare wild-collected specimens 5,000-20,000+ yen depending on species.

Can beginners grow aquatic plants?

Anubias Nana and Java Moss require no CO2 injection and grow in low light, making them ideal for beginners. Start with hardy shade-loving plants.

What equipment is needed for aquatic plants?

A tank, LED light, filter, and aqua soil are the basics. For advanced layouts, CO2 injection and high-performance lighting significantly improve growth and coloration.

What should I check when buying aquatic plants?

Ensure leaves are green and healthy, not melting or dying, and free of snails or pests. Tissue-cultured cups are pest-free and reliable.

Why do aquatic plants die?

Insufficient light, CO2, or nutrients are the main causes. Each species has different requirements, so matching the environment to your specific plants is essential.

Aquatic Plant Encyclopedia

Encyclopedia of popular aquatic plants with care guides, traits, and aquascaping tips.

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Blyxa japonica

Intermediate

Beautiful rosette plant native to Japan. Thin leaves spread radially, adding movement to midground layouts. Takes on reddish hue with CO2 — very attractive.

IntermediateRosetteJapan native

Bog moss

Mayaca fluviatilis

Intermediate

A moss-like stem plant with very narrow, bright green leaves set spirally and densely on soft, pale stems. It ranges from the south-eastern United States to South America, and its tips quickly turn pale when iron runs short.

Stem plantFine leavesSoft water

Ludwigia ovalis

Intermediate

A stem plant native to Japan (Japanese name Mizuyukinoshita) whose rounded oval leaves turn pink to orange under water. Its leaves are alternate, one per node, which separates it from the similar Ludwigia repens and L. palustris.

Stem plantNative to JapanPink plant

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Rotala rotundifolia 'H'ra'

Intermediate

A strain of Rotala rotundifolia with rather narrow leaves and overhanging or creeping stems. With strong light, good fertilisation and CO2 it grows almost entirely creeping and turns a warm orange, even forming an orange carpet.

Stem plantRotalaOrange plant

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Rotala sp. 'Nanjenshan'

Intermediate

A delicate stem plant with needle-fine leaves, only 0.5–1 mm wide, in whorls of three to six. It derives from plants found at a single site near Nanjenshan, Taiwan, and has not been identified to species. With enough light and iron its tips turn reddish.

Stem plantRotalaFine leaves

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Aquatic Plant FAQ

How much do aquatic plants cost?: Common Rotala and Anubias cost 300-1,000 yen, Bucephalandra 1,000-5,000 yen, and rare wild-collected specimens 5,000-20,000+ yen depending on species.
Can beginners grow aquatic plants?: Anubias Nana and Java Moss require no CO2 injection and grow in low light, making them ideal for beginners. Start with hardy shade-loving plants.
What equipment is needed for aquatic plants?: A tank, LED light, filter, and aqua soil are the basics. For advanced layouts, CO2 injection and high-performance lighting significantly improve growth and coloration.
What should I check when buying aquatic plants?: Ensure leaves are green and healthy, not melting or dying, and free of snails or pests. Tissue-cultured cups are pest-free and reliable.
Why do aquatic plants die?: Insufficient light, CO2, or nutrients are the main causes. Each species has different requirements, so matching the environment to your specific plants is essential.

Aquatic Plant Encyclopedia

Blyxa japonica

Bog moss

Ludwigia ovalis

Rotala rotundifolia 'H'ra'

Rotala sp. 'Nanjenshan'

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