Hygrophila polysperma – Epic Aquatics Enhance your aquarium with fast-growing greenery using Hygrophila polysperma from Epic Aquatics. This versatile stem plant adds height, color, and movement to midground and background areas, making it perfect for dynamic freshwater aquascapes. Key Features Fast-Growing Stems: Quickly fills midground and background areas for lush coverage. Bright Green Leaves: Adds vibrant, natural color to your aquascape. Easy Propagation: Simply trim stems and replant to encourage bushier growth. Versatile Placement: Suitable for small and large freshwater aquariums alike. Care Requirements Light: Moderate to high; brighter light promotes faster, denser growth. CO2: Optional, but enhances growth and overall plant health. Water Parameters: Temperature: 22–28°C pH: 6.0–7.5 Soft to moderately hard water Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate recommended; root tabs can boost growth and vitality. Why Choose Hygrophila polysperma? Ideal for aquascapers seeking fast-growing greenery, Hygrophila polysperma brings natural movement, structure, and lush color to your tank. Its hardy nature makes it perfect for both beginner and experienced hobbyists. Add Hygrophila polysperma – Epic Aquatics to your order today and fill your aquarium with vibrant, healthy greenery!

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Ludwigia glandulosa – Epic Aquatics Bring dramatic color and elegance to your aquarium with Ludwigia glandulosa from Epic Aquatics. Known for its deep red leaves and upright growth, this stem plant is perfect for creating striking midground and background accents in freshwater aquascapes. Key Features Intense Red Foliage: Leaves develop rich red hues under strong light, adding stunning contrast. Upright Growth: Ideal for midground and background planting, creating height and depth. Easy Propagation: Trim stems and replant to encourage fuller, bushier growth. Moderate Growth: Thrives with proper lighting, nutrients, and optional CO2. Care Requirements Light: Moderate to high; stronger light enhances red coloration. CO2: Optional but recommended for faster growth and vibrant colors. Water Parameters: Temperature: 22–28°C pH: 6.0–7.5 Soft to moderately hard water Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate recommended; root tabs help maintain strong growth. Why Choose Ludwigia glandulosa? Perfect for aquascapers seeking bold, red accents, Ludwigia glandulosa adds elegance and visual depth to any aquarium. Its upright stems and vibrant foliage make it a standout plant for both beginners and experienced hobbyists. Add Ludwigia glandulosa – Epic Aquatics to your order today and transform your aquarium with dramatic red highlights!

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Ludwigia sp. ‘Rubin’ – Epic Aquatics Bring bold color and striking contrast to your aquarium with Ludwigia sp. ‘Rubin’ from Epic Aquatics. Known for its deep red leaves, this stem plant is perfect for midground or background placement, adding vibrancy and depth to any freshwater aquascape. Key Features Vibrant Red Foliage: Leaves range from bright red to deep crimson under strong light, creating a stunning visual impact. Upright Growth: Perfect for midground and background planting. Easy Propagation: Trim stems and replant to encourage bushier growth. Moderate Growth: Develops quickly under proper lighting and nutrients. Care Requirements Light: Moderate to high; stronger light enhances red coloration. CO2: Optional, but recommended for faster growth and vibrant red tones. Water Parameters: Temperature: 22–28°C pH: 6.0–7.5 Soft to moderately hard water Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate recommended; root tabs help maintain strong growth. Why Choose Ludwigia sp. ‘Rubin’? This plant is perfect for aquascapers looking to add bold, red accents to their tanks. Its upright stems, deep red leaves, and easy care make it suitable for both beginners and advanced hobbyists. Add Ludwigia sp. ‘Rubin’ – Epic Aquatics to your order today and transform your aquarium with vibrant red color!

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Proserpinaca palustris “Mermaid Weed” – Epic Aquatics Proserpinaca palustris, commonly known as “Mermaid Weed,” is a delicate and striking stem plant prized for its fine, needle-like leaves and feathery appearance. Its lush green foliage creates a natural, flowing effect in freshwater aquariums, making it ideal for midground or background placement. Mermaid Weed is especially popular in high-tech aquascapes, where its graceful, bushy growth adds texture, depth, and a soft, ethereal look to the tank. It can also serve as a beautiful contrast against carpet or larger leaf plants. Key Features Fine, needle-like leaves with feathery, delicate appearance Upright, bushy stem growth Ideal for midground or background placement Adds texture and natural movement to aquascapes Easy to propagate by trimming and replanting stems Care Information Proserpinaca palustris thrives under medium to high lighting. CO₂ supplementation and nutrient-rich water help promote dense, compact growth and vibrant green coloration. Regular trimming encourages healthy branching and maintains a bushy, elegant appearance. Plant Details Growth habit: Upright, bushy stems Difficulty level: Intermediate Lighting requirement: Medium to high CO₂: Recommended for best growth Aquarium type: Freshwater planted tanks Proserpinaca palustris “Mermaid Weed” – Epic Aquatics is perfect for aquascapers seeking a graceful, textured stem plant that adds depth, movement, and natural beauty to their aquariums.

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Glossostigma elatinoides “Glosso” – Epic Aquatics Glossostigma elatinoides, commonly known as “Glosso,” is a classic and highly popular foreground carpeting plant in aquascaping. With its small, bright green leaves and fast, creeping growth, Glosso creates a dense, vibrant carpet that gives aquariums a clean, open, and professional aquascape look. When grown under strong lighting, Glosso stays low and spreads quickly across the substrate, making it a favourite choice for high-impact foregrounds in both nature-style and competition aquascapes. Key Features Forms a dense, low-growing foreground carpet Small, bright green leaves create a fresh, natural appearance Fast-spreading growth under optimal conditions Ideal for foreground coverage in planted aquariums Easy to propagate by trimming and replanting runners Care Information Glossostigma elatinoides requires medium to high lighting to maintain its low, creeping growth habit. CO₂ supplementation is highly recommended to ensure compact growth and prevent vertical stretching. A nutrient-rich substrate and regular trimming will help maintain a thick, even carpet. Plant Details Growth habit: Creeping / carpeting Difficulty level: Moderate Lighting requirement: Medium to high CO₂: Recommended for best results Aquarium type: Freshwater planted tanks Glossostigma elatinoides “Glosso” – Epic Aquatics is an excellent choice for aquascapers seeking a fast-growing, vibrant carpet plant that delivers a polished and professional foreground finish.

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Ludwigia arcuata – Epic Aquatics Ludwigia arcuata is a fine-leaved stem plant admired for its delicate texture and intense red to orange coloration under strong lighting. Its narrow, needle-like leaves and upright growth create a light, airy appearance that adds movement and contrast to planted aquariums. It works especially well in the midground or background of high-energy aquascapes. This species is ideal for aquascapers looking to introduce vibrant colour without heavy visual density. Key Features Fine, needle-like leaves with bright red to orange tones Upright, fast-growing stem plant Adds light texture and strong colour contrast Ideal for midground or background placement Easy to propagate by trimming and replanting stems Care Information Ludwigia arcuata performs best under medium to high lighting. CO₂ supplementation and consistent fertilisation are recommended to achieve intense coloration and compact growth. Regular trimming encourages branching and maintains a clean, bushy appearance. Plant Details Growth habit: Upright, fine-leaved stems Difficulty level: Intermediate Lighting requirement: Medium to high CO₂: Recommended for best colour Aquarium type: Freshwater planted tanks Ludwigia arcuata – Epic Aquatics is an excellent choice for aquascapers seeking a refined, colourful stem plant that adds movement, contrast, and elegance to advanced planted aquariums.

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Ammannia gracilis – Epic Aquatics Ammannia gracilis is a striking stem plant prized for its elegant, elongated leaves and rich red to purple coloration under strong lighting. With its tall, upright growth and bold colour, it makes an excellent statement plant for the midground or background of freshwater aquariums, adding depth and dramatic contrast to planted layouts. This plant is especially popular in high-tech aquascapes where lighting, nutrients, and CO₂ are optimised to bring out its best colour and form. Key Features Tall stem plant with narrow, elongated leaves Develops deep red to purple tones under strong lighting Ideal as a midground or background focal plant Adds strong colour contrast and vertical structure Propagates easily by cutting and replanting stems Care Information Ammannia gracilis prefers medium to high lighting and benefits greatly from CO₂ supplementation and consistent fertilisation. Under optimal conditions, it grows upright and compact with intense coloration. Regular trimming encourages healthy branching and prevents excessive shading. Plant Details Growth habit: Upright, vertical stems Difficulty level: Intermediate Lighting requirement: Medium to high CO₂: Recommended for best colour and growth Aquarium type: Freshwater planted tanks Ammannia gracilis – Epic Aquatics is an excellent choice for aquascapers looking to introduce bold colour, height, and a dramatic focal point to their aquarium design.

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Ludwigia repens – Epic Aquatics Ludwigia repens is a vibrant stem plant that brings striking color and dynamic texture to freshwater aquariums. Its green leaves often develop red or pink hues under medium to high lighting, adding beautiful contrast and visual interest to midground or background areas. This fast-growing, bushy plant is perfect for aquascapers looking to create depth and lively color in their tanks. Key Features Fast-growing stem plant with green-to-red leaves Ideal for midground or background placement Adds vibrant color contrast and depth to planted aquariums Easy to propagate by trimming and replanting stems Care Information Ludwigia repens thrives under medium to high lighting. CO₂ supplementation is optional but promotes faster growth, bushier stems, and enhanced red coloration. Regular trimming encourages healthy branching and maintains a dense, colorful appearance. Plant Details Growth habit: Upright, bushy stems Difficulty level: Beginner to intermediate Lighting requirement: Medium to high CO₂: Optional, improves growth and coloration Aquarium type: Freshwater planted tanks Ludwigia repens – Epic Aquatics is ideal for aquascapers seeking a colorful, fast-growing plant to create dynamic, eye-catching aquascapes.

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