Ludwigia repens ‘Super Red’ – Epic Aquatics
Ludwigia repens ‘Super Red’ is a striking stem plant known for its intense red coloration and compact growth habit. Unlike standard Ludwigia repens, this cultivar develops deep red leaves even under moderate lighting, making it one of the easiest ways to introduce bold colour into a freshwater planted aquarium.
Its upright, bushy growth makes it ideal for midground or background placement, where it creates strong contrast and visual impact in aquascapes.
Key Features
Deep red leaves with excellent colour intensity
Upright, compact stem growth
Ideal for midground or background planting
Adds strong contrast to green plant layouts
Easy to propagate by trimming and replanting stems
Care Information
Ludwigia repens ‘Super Red’ performs well under medium to high lighting. CO₂ supplementation is optional but improves growth speed and overall plant health. Regular trimming encourages branching and helps maintain a dense, vibrant appearance.
Plant Details
Growth habit: Upright, bushy stems
Difficulty level: Easy
Lighting requirement: Medium to high
CO₂: Optional, enhances growth
Aquarium type: Freshwater planted tanks
Ludwigia repens ‘Super Red’ – Epic Aquatics is an excellent choice for aquascapers looking to achieve bold red colour with minimal maintenance in their planted aquariums.
Marsilea hirsuta – Epic Aquatics
Marsilea hirsuta is a versatile and hardy foreground plant valued for its unique leaf structure and adaptable growth habit. Depending on lighting and maintenance, it can form a low, carpet-like cover or develop taller, clover-shaped leaves for a more natural, wild appearance. This flexibility makes it a favourite among aquascapers aiming for both minimalistic and nature-style layouts.
Its slow to moderate growth and low maintenance requirements make Marsilea hirsuta an excellent choice for beginners, while still offering creative potential for advanced aquascapes.
Key Features
Adaptable growth ranging from low carpet to clover-like leaves
Creates a natural, soft foreground appearance
Suitable for foreground or open midground areas
Easy to propagate by dividing runners
Care Information
Marsilea hirsuta performs well under low to medium lighting, though higher light encourages lower, more compact growth. CO₂ supplementation is optional but helps promote faster spreading and denser carpets. Regular trimming helps maintain the desired height and shape.
Plant Details
Growth habit: Creeping / carpeting
Difficulty level: Easy
Lighting requirement: Low to medium
CO₂: Optional
Aquarium type: Freshwater planted tanks
Marsilea hirsuta – Epic Aquatics is an excellent choice for aquascapers looking for a flexible, low-maintenance plant that brings a natural and balanced look to their aquarium.
Golden Yellowback Shrimp - Each
Add a pop of color to your aquarium with the Golden Yellowback Shrimp, a peaceful and eye-catching freshwater shrimp featuring a striking yellow stripe along its back. Perfect for planted tanks, these shrimp are active grazers that enhance both the beauty and ecology of your aquarium.
Key Features:
Color: Transparent body with a vivid yellow stripe
Size: 1 – 1.5 inches (2.5–3.8 cm)
Behavior: Peaceful, social, ideal for community tanks
Water Conditions: 68–78°F (20–26°C), pH 6.5–7.5, soft to moderately hard water
Diet: Omnivorous – algae, biofilm, shrimp pellets, blanched vegetables
Breeding: Easy in a stable, planted aquarium; females carry eggs under their tails for 3–4 weeks
Why Choose Yellow Shrimp?These shrimp stand out with their bold yellow stripe and active behavior, making them a charming addition to any community tank. They thrive in planted aquariums, helping control algae while adding natural movement and color.
Care Tips:
Maintain stable water parameters for vibrant coloration
Provide plants and hiding spots for comfort and grazing
Feed a varied diet to ensure health and longevity
Bring home the Golden Yellowback Shrimp and enjoy a lively, colorful addition to your aquarium
Black Slate Rock – Sold per kg
Black Slate Rock is a sleek, natural aquascaping stone with dark, smooth surfaces and layered textures. Its refined appearance makes it ideal for creating modern, minimalist aquascapes, river-style layouts, and nature-inspired planted tanks.
The layered structure allows easy stacking and arrangement, enabling aquascapers to build terraces, slopes, or dramatic cliff-style formations. Its surface also supports moss and epiphytic plant attachment, enhancing the overall realism and depth of your aquarium layout.
Key Features
Natural dark slate with smooth surfaces and layered texture
Ideal for freshwater planted aquariums, river-style, and minimalist layouts
Excellent surface for moss and plant attachment
Supports stacking and structured hardscape designs
Each piece is unique in size, shape, and layer formation
Usage
Suitable for freshwater aquariums, planted tanks, paludariums, and aquascaping displays
Can be used as a main stone, terracing element, or supporting structure in layered layouts
Important Notes
Sold per kilogram (kg)
Natural product – variations in colour, texture, and layer formation are normal
Rinse thoroughly before use
May slightly influence water parameters depending on aquarium conditions
Black Slate Rock is a versatile and elegant hardscape stone for aquascapers looking to create structured, modern layouts with natural depth and contrast.
Snow Flake Rock – Sold per kg
Snow Flake Rock is a distinctive natural aquascaping stone characterised by its light base colour and unique white speckled patterns. These natural “snowflake” markings create striking contrast in planted aquariums, making it an excellent choice for clean, modern, and nature-inspired aquascape layouts.
Its textured surface and irregular shapes allow aquascapers to build visually engaging hardscapes with depth and balance. Snow Flake Rock pairs exceptionally well with green plants, mosses, and dark substrates, enhancing colour contrast and overall visual impact.
Each stone is naturally formed, ensuring every aquascape layout is unique.
Key Features
Light-coloured natural stone with white speckled “snowflake” patterns
Ideal for aquascaping and planted freshwater aquariums
Creates strong contrast with plants and darker substrates
Textured surface suitable for moss and plant attachment
Each piece is unique in shape, size, and pattern
Usage
Suitable for freshwater aquariums, planted tanks, paludariums, and aquascaping displays
Can be used as a focal stone or combined with other rocks for layered layouts
Important Notes
Sold per kilogram (kg)
Natural product – variations in colour, pattern, and shape are normal
Rinse thoroughly before use
May slightly influence water parameters depending on aquarium conditions
Snow Flake Rock is an excellent option for aquascapers looking to add brightness, contrast, and unique natural detail to their aquarium hardscape.
Seachem Matrix – High Capacity Biofilter Media
seachem matrix is a premium, high-surface-area biomedia designed to support powerful biological filtration in both freshwater and marine aquariums. each litre of matrix provides an extremely large internal surface area, allowing beneficial bacteria to remove ammonia, nitrite and nitrate efficiently.
the porous structure supports both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, giving matrix the ability to process nitrate in addition to the standard nitrogen cycle. it does not break down, does not need replacing and can be used in canister filters, sumps, hang-on filters or reactors.
what it does
removes ammonia, nitrite and nitrate
supports aerobic and anaerobic bacteria
extremely high internal surface area
long-lasting and does not degrade over time
suitable for all filter types and all aquarium sizes
available sizes (select your size above)
matrix 250 ml
matrix 500 ml
matrix 1 l
matrix 2 l
matrix 4 l
matrix 20 l
Seachem Clarity – Advanced Water Clarifier
seachem clarity is an advanced water clarifier for both freshwater and marine aquariums. it targets suspended particles such as debris, algae, and fine cloudiness, binding them together so they can be removed by your filter. clarity works quickly and is safe for all fish, plants and invertebrates.
it is effective for new tanks, after maintenance, or any time the water appears cloudy or hazy. clarity uses a unique polymer-based formula that gives fast and noticeable results without affecting water parameters.
what it does
clears cloudy or hazy water
removes suspended particles and debris
safe for freshwater and marine systems
fast-acting formula for quick results
available sizes (select your size above)
clarity 100 ml
clarity 250 ml
clarity bonus 325 ml
clarity 500 ml
Dophin O-Ring Seal – Compatible with C-1300 & C-1600 Canister Filters
Short Description
Replacement O-ring designed for Dophin C-1300 and C-1600 canister filters. Ensures a tight, leak-free seal for optimal filter performance.
Full Description
Keep your Dophin canister filter running smoothly with this genuine replacement O-ring.Over time, O-rings can wear out, flatten, or become brittle, leading to leaks or reduced filtration efficiency. Replacing the seal restores proper pressure and keeps your aquarium equipment operating safely and quietly.
Features:
Compatible with Dophin C-1300 and C-1600 canister filters
High-quality rubber for durability and long life
Prevents leaks and maintains strong filtration pressure
Quick and easy to install
Ideal as a spare or replacement part
What’s Included:✔ 1 × Replacement O-Ring Seal
Koi Mix 5-11 cm
A Koi Mix refers to a group of koi fish that includes a variety of colors, patterns, and types, usually ungraded or not selected for specific show standards.
It’s a mix of different koi varieties, such as:
Kohaku – white body with red markings
Sanke (Taisho Sanke) – white with red and black
Showa – black with red and white
Bekko, Ogon, Utsuri, and others
Plus, some may be crosses or unique patterns that don't fall into strict categories
🐠 What Size is “Koi Mix 8–11 cm”?
These are young koi, also called juveniles
Around 3–4 inches in length
At this stage, colors and patterns may still develop and change slightly
They are usually sold at this size because they’re hardy enough to transport and cheaper than adult koi
✅ Pros of Buying a Koi Mix
Benefit
Why it’s Good
Affordable
Much cheaper than specific show-quality koi
Variety
You get different colors and patterns
Fun to Grow
Watching them grow and develop is rewarding
Hardy
Most mixes are bred for strong health and adaptability
⚠️ Things to Watch Out For
Risk
What to Check
Health
Clear eyes, no white spots, active swimming
Overcrowding
Avoid sellers with too many koi in one tank
Unknown Genetics
Mixed koi may grow into unexpected shapes or colors
Size Planning
Koi can grow 30–60 cm or more — they need a pond eventually
💧 Ideal Conditions for Young Koi (8–11 cm)
Parameter
Ideal Range
Water Temp
18–25 °C (they can tolerate cooler, but slower growth)
pH
7.0–8.0
Tank/Pond Size
500+ liters for a small group (but more as they grow)
Filtration
Strong, koi produce a lot of waste
Feeding
1–2x daily, quality koi pellets or baby koi food
Bacopa caroliniana, commonly known as Water Hyssop or Blue Water Hyssop, is a perennial herb native to wetlands in North and South America. It’s often used in aquarium settings as a decorative plant, but also has various medicinal and herbal uses.
If you're referring to the stem of the Bacopa caroliniana, here are a few key points:
Physical Features:
Appearance: The stem is typically thick, erect, and often succulent, growing to lengths of 30–60 cm (1–2 feet). The stems are branched and covered in small, opposite, oval-shaped leaves.
Growth: It’s a fast-growing plant, especially in water-rich environments. Under water, it grows like a creeping plant, but when above water, the stem can grow vertically.
Color: The stem is usually light green, sometimes becoming reddish near the base.
Uses and Benefits:
Aquatic Planting: It’s commonly used in aquariums, as it’s easy to care for and helps improve water quality by absorbing excess nutrients.
Herbal Medicine: In traditional herbal medicine, Bacopa caroliniana has been used to treat cognitive issues, improve memory, reduce anxiety, and enhance mental clarity. The stem, along with the leaves, is often harvested for making teas or extracts.
Traditional Uses: The plant is considered adaptogenic, meaning it can help the body resist stress and normalize bodily functions.
If you’re looking to cultivate it, Bacopa caroliniana thrives in moist, nutrient-rich soil or water, and it prefers bright, indirect sunlight. Would you like to know more about its care or any specific uses?
Dophin Floating Magnet Cleaner – Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
Keep your aquarium glass spotless with the Dophin Floating Magnet Cleaner, designed for quick, safe, and effortless cleaning. Its floating design ensures you never lose the inside magnet while you clean, making it ideal for aquariums of all sizes.
✅ Key Features
Floating Design – Prevents the inner magnet from sinking if released.
Available in 4 Sizes – Small, Medium, Large, and X-Large to suit any tank thickness.
Safe on Glass & Acrylic – Cleans effectively without scratching surfaces.
Ergonomic & Easy to Use – Smooth glide across the glass, including corners and edges.
Durable & Long-Lasting – Built for consistent performance with minimal wear.
🌿 Why Choose Dophin Floating Magnet Cleaner?
Perfect for freshwater, marine, or planted tanks, this magnet cleaner keeps your aquarium clear and beautiful while reducing the hassle of algae buildup. No more worrying about dropped or lost scrapers – the floating design keeps your cleaning tool within reach.
📏 Available Sizes
Size
Tank Thickness Compatibility
Small
Up to 8 mm
Medium
Up to 12 mm
Large
Up to 16 mm
X-Large
Up to 20 mm
❓ FAQs
Can I use this on acrylic tanks?Yes! The Dophin Floating Magnet Cleaner is safe on both glass and acrylic surfaces.
Will it float if I drop it?Yes, the inner magnet floats, preventing loss during cleaning.
Which size should I choose?Select the size according to your tank glass thickness. If in doubt, go one size up for easier movement.
Filter Media Mesh Bag – Durable & Reusable Aquarium Filter Accessory
The Filter Media Mesh Bag is a practical and reliable solution for holding various types of filter media in your aquarium or pond filtration system. Made from high-quality, durable material, these mesh bags allow excellent water flow while keeping your filter media contained and easy to manage.
Key Features:
Durable construction – strong mesh material built to last.
Excellent water flow – ensures effective filtration without clogging.
Easy to use – simply fill with your preferred filter media and place in your filter.
Reusable & washable – long-lasting and eco-friendly.
Versatile – suitable for use in aquariums, ponds, sumps, and canister filters.
Available Sizes:
Small – 2.5 L – ideal for nano or small aquariums.
Medium – 5 L – perfect for standard aquariums or smaller ponds.
Large – 10 L – best for larger aquariums, ponds, or heavy filtration setups.
Suitable For:
Biological, chemical, and mechanical filter media
Freshwater and marine aquariums
Ponds and sump filtration systems