Will Water Lily Pond Plants Survive Winter?

Will Water Lily Pond Plants Survive Winter?

Knowledge
Water lilies are stunning plants that have many benefits for a pond's ecosystem. They provide shelter against the sun and rain for fish frogs, and other water-dwelling wildlife.
OATA Care Guide: Freshwater Plants

OATA Care Guide: Freshwater Plants

Care Sheets

OATA produce a good range of free care sheets for coldwater, tropical freshwater and marine fish as well as for invertebrates, aquatic reptiles and plants. The addition of real plants not only adds colour and vibrancy to your aquarium, but healthy plant growth can help to oxygenate the water 

Guava Leaves in an Aquarium

Guava Leaves in an Aquarium

Driftwood
Guava Leaves specifically prevent Vibrio bacteria and eliminate luminous bacteria in Shrimp, so they are a must for any shrimpkeeper. Guava leaves contain polyphenols, carotenoids, flavenoids and tannins, and will naturally decompose over time, so they are very beneficial in the aquarium.
Ludwigia Palustris

How big do Ludwigia Palustris aquarium plants grow?

Plants
Ludwigia palustris red is an ideal background plant due to it fast growth. With its high impact colour it can be used to great effect as a focal point in the aquascape. It contrasts brilliantly with the greens of other plants and dark brown wood.
Is Ludwigia Palustris a beginner aquatic plant?

Is Ludwigia Palustris a beginner aquatic plant?

Plants
Ludwigia Palustris red, or Common Water-primrose, is an easy to care for aquarium plant. It can be planted in almost any kind of substrate, although it is better not to use sand as sand can suffocate the roots.
Jackfruit Leaves in an Aquarium

Jackfruit Leaves in an Aquarium

Driftwood
Leaves and leaf litter are a good source of biofilm in fish tanks, and all shrimps love to graze on them. Having an assortment of leaf litter in your tank helps to ensure baby shrimp get through their first weeks. Microfauna and snails will eat them too.
Catappa Leaves in an Aquarium

Catappa Leaves in an Aquarium

Driftwood
There are no set rules about adding dried Catappa leaves to an aquarium, as they are not harmful to livestock. However, you must remember that each leaf releases tannins, so your water will discolour brown. The more you add, the darker the tint becomes. 
Tropica: Celebrating 50 Years Under the Surface

Tropica: Celebrating 50 Years Under the Surface

Brands
50 Years Under the Surface is a softcover book for the 50th anniversary of Tropica documenting their exciting history. Experienced and professional aquarists contribute to the story and talk about their connections to aquascaping.
Tropica: 1-2-Grow! Freshness Guaranteed

Tropica: 1-2-Grow! Freshness Guaranteed

Brands
Tropica 1-2-Grow! plants are cultivated in a sealed cup, with a liquid growing media in a protected laboratory environment.
Tropica: Make your Planted Aquarium a Success!

Tropica: Make your Planted Aquarium a Success!

Brands
In 2021, Tropica celebrated 50 years in the aquarium trade. Famous for top-quality plants including the best-selling In-Vitro range, Tropica are firmly established as one of the finest producers of aquatic plants in the world.