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While leaves in your local forest are unlikely to have come into contact with any herbicides or weed killers, leaves collected in your local park or gardens may well have done. Herbicides can be acutely toxic to aquarium fish, which will exhibit signs of poisoning within minutes.

Chaetomorpha linum, often affectionately dubbed “spaghetti seaweed,” is a powerhouse macroalgae revered in both natural ecosystems and reef aquariums. Find out more about it here!

Gutweed, Ulva intestinalis is an aptly named Seaweed that can be found in sheltered estuaries, brackish lagoons and upper shore rock pools. The fronds of gutweed comprise of membranous tubes that expand and inflate with exposure to oxygen and sunlight.

Plastic aquarium plants offer a lot of practical and aesthetic perks, especially for aquarists who want eye-catching aquascapes without the hassle of live plant care. Here are some top benefits.

Artificial aquarium plants offer a lot of practical and aesthetic perks, especially for aquarists who want eye-catching aquascapes without the hassle of live plant care. Here are some top benefits.

Threadfin Rainbowfish are among the most graceful freshwater species you can add to a planted aquarium. Native to Northern Australia and Papua New Guinea, these fish are prized for their elongated fins and shimmering hues that dance in the light.

Rich in vitamin C and iron, and part of the UK's rich tradition of coastal foraging. If you're heading to the beach and spot some vibrant green seaweed clinging to rocks or floating in the shallows—chances are, you're looking at sea lettuce. 

Wherever you go around our shores in the UK, you're likely to come across many varieties of seaweed on the beach. Below we explore exactly what seaweed is and its role in the local ecosystem.

Few people are aware that CO2 is the most important nutrient for aquatic plants. Light, water and CO2 are decisive elements in the growth process of all plants, also known as the photosynthesis. Our CO2 systems can be found by clicking here.

Tropica have produced a helpful range of factsheets to help you choose and care for your aquarium plants! To browse our range of Tropica plants and accessories please click here.