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Cabomba caroliniana pot

thezoopetshop — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 09:04:41 +0000

Cabomba are fast-growing, soft-stemmed aquatic plants known for their feathery, fan-like leaves, which come in green and red varieties, and are native to North and South America. They typically form dense backgrounds in aquariums, require high lighting and CO₂ for best growth, and thrive in nutrient-rich water where their delicate, fine roots can anchor them.

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Dwarf Sagittaria grass pot

thezoopetshop — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 08:58:48 +0000

“Sagittarius grass” most commonly refers to aquatic plants of the Sagittaria subulata genus, also known as Dwarf Sagittaria, which are easy-to-grow, grass-like plants for aquariums that propagate via runners. The term might also refer to terrestrial plants in the Sagittaria genus, which have arrowhead-shaped leaves and grow in warm, shallow water, or, less commonly, to the Secretary Bird (Sagittarius serpentarius), a bird that walks on grassy savannahs

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Micranthemum Monte Carlo TC cup

thezoopetshop — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 08:52:04 +0000

Monte Carlo aquarium plants (Micranthemum tweediei) are a popular, low-growing foreground plant that forms a dense, lush green carpet in aquariums. They feature small, round, bright green leaves that spread laterally across the substrate. To encourage compact, carpet-like growth, Monte Carlo requires medium to high lighting, carbon dioxide (CO₂) injection, and occasional trimming to prevent upward growth.

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Anubias barteri var. glabra

thezoopetshop — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 07:31:25 +0000

Anubias glabra is a hardy, slow-growing aquatic plant known for its narrow, dark green, lance-shaped leaves and easy care, originating from West African rainforest streams. It prefers low to medium light and doesn’t require CO2, growing best when attached to wood or rocks to keep its rhizome from rotting. This makes it an excellent, low-maintenance choice for both beginner and experienced aquarists looking for a minimalist, natural aesthetic.

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Anubias nana gold pot

thezoopetshop — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 07:27:16 +0000

Anubias Golden Nana is a hardy, slow-growing aquarium plant known for its distinctive golden-yellow leaves and heart-shaped leaves, making it a popular choice for both beginners and experienced aquarists. It thrives in low to moderate light, requires its thick, fleshy rhizome to be attached to hardscape like rocks or driftwood (not buried in substrate), and benefits from occasional liquid fertilization to maintain its vibrant colour.

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Anubias Petite

thezoopetshop — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 07:20:17 +0000

Anubias Nana ‘Petite’ is a compact, low-maintenance aquatic plant known for its small, dark green, broad leaves and slow growth rate, making it perfect for nano tanks and beginner aquarists. It’s an epiphyte, meaning it should be attached to hardscape like rocks or wood rather than planted in the substrate, which can cause rot

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Anubias Nana pot

thezoopetshop — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 06:52:12 +0000

Anubias nana is a popular, hardy, slow-growing aquarium plant originating from West Africa, known for its dark green, heart-shaped leaves and its rhizome (underground stem) from which leaves grow. It’s easy to care for, thriving in low to medium light and a temperature range of 72-82°F (22-28°C). The rhizome should never be buried in the substrate but attached to rocks or driftwood.

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ADA IC015 Hydrocotyle verticillata | Aquarium Live Plant

thezoopetshop — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 12:01:59 +0000

It does not need to be rooted, but can be used as a floating plant.

Hydrocotyle verticillata is definitely a foreground plant which can also be used in garden ponds. It can also be used as an indoor plant if the soil is kept moist.

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ADA IC027 Eleocharis parvula | Aquarium Live Plants

thezoopetshop — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 11:59:33 +0000

Eleocharis acicularis mini (labeled as Eleocharis parvula) is also known as “Japanese Dwarf Hair grass”. It is probably the shortest hair grass available on the market today. It is a popular foreground plant that grows very short and does not need frequent trimmings.

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