Hygrophila difformis (Water Wisteria) – Epic Aquatics
Bring fast-growing, lush greenery to your aquarium with Hygrophila difformis from Epic Aquatics. Also known as Water Wisteria, this versatile stem plant features finely divided leaves that add texture, movement, and natural beauty to freshwater aquascapes.
Key Features
Fast-Growing Stems: Quickly fills midground and background areas, creating a dense, natural look.
Finely Divided Leaves: Adds texture and visual interest to your aquascape.
Easy Propagation: Trim and replant stems to encourage bushier growth and fuller coverage.
Versatile Placement: Suitable for both small and large freshwater tanks.
Care Requirements
Light: Moderate to high; brighter light encourages faster growth and denser foliage.
CO2: Optional but recommended for optimal growth and vibrant leaves.
Water Parameters:
Temperature: 22–28°C
pH: 6.0–7.5
Soft to moderately hard water
Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate recommended; root tabs help promote healthy roots and robust growth.
Why Choose Hygrophila difformis?
This plant is perfect for aquascapers seeking fast-growing greenery with delicate texture. Its adaptable nature and lush appearance make it ideal for both beginner and experienced hobbyists, adding life and depth to any freshwater aquarium.
Add Hygrophila difformis – Epic Aquatics to your order today and transform your aquarium with flowing, vibrant greenery!
Hygrophila lancea sp. Araguaia – Epic Aquatics
Add unique texture and structure to your aquarium with Hygrophila lancea sp. Araguaia from Epic Aquatics. This slow-growing stem plant features thin, needle-like leaves that create a striking, bushy appearance, perfect for midground and background planting in freshwater aquascapes.
Key Features
Needle-Like Foliage: Adds fine texture and a unique bushy look to your aquascape.
Compact Growth: Slow-growing and manageable, ideal for midground and background placement.
Easy Propagation: Trim stems and replant to expand coverage and create denser clusters.
Versatile Placement: Suitable for nano tanks, aquascapes, and planted freshwater setups.
Care Requirements
Light: Moderate to high; brighter light enhances compact growth and vibrant green coloration.
CO2: Recommended for optimal growth and fuller foliage.
Water Parameters:
Temperature: 22–28°C
pH: 6.0–7.5
Soft to moderately hard water
Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate preferred; root tabs help promote strong, healthy growth.
Why Choose Hygrophila lancea sp. Araguaia?
Perfect for aquascapers looking for detailed, textured midground or background plants, Hygrophila lancea sp. Araguaia adds depth, movement, and a unique aesthetic to your tank. Its hardy nature and distinctive look make it ideal for both beginners and experienced hobbyists.
Add Hygrophila lancea sp. Araguaia – Epic Aquatics to your order today and bring elegant texture and structure to your aquarium!
Hygrophila pinnatifida – Epic Aquatics
Transform your aquarium with the unique and striking Hygrophila pinnatifida from Epic Aquatics. This slow-growing, compact plant features deeply lobed, textured leaves that create a captivating visual effect, making it a standout addition to any aquascape.
Key Features
Distinctive Foliage: Deeply lobed, dark green leaves add texture and contrast.
Compact Growth: Ideal for foreground or midground planting.
Easy Propagation: Produces new shoots and offsets for gradual expansion.
Versatile Placement: Perfect for nano tanks, planted aquariums, and aquascapes seeking detailed textures.
Care Requirements
Light: Moderate to high; enhances leaf coloration and growth.
CO2: Optional but recommended for faster growth and compact, healthy leaves.
Water Parameters:
Temperature: 22–28°C
pH: 6.0–7.5
Soft to moderately hard water
Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate preferred; root tabs help promote strong, healthy growth.
Why Choose Hygrophila pinnatifida?
This plant is perfect for aquascapers looking to add unique texture and detail to their tank. Its compact growth, striking leaves, and adaptability make it suitable for both beginners and advanced hobbyists.
Add Hygrophila pinnatifida – Epic Aquatics to your order today and create a visually stunning, textured aquascape!
Hygrophila Polysperma
The Hygrophila polysperma is one of the most popular and undemanding aquarium plants, perfect for beginners and aquascapers who want fast results. Known for its rapid growth and lush green leaves, this hardy stem plant helps create a vibrant, natural underwater environment while improving overall water quality.
Key Features:
Extremely hardy – thrives in a wide range of aquarium conditions.
Fast-growing – quickly fills in background areas and provides cover for fish and fry.
Beginner-friendly – low-maintenance and easy to propagate.
Water purifier – absorbs excess nutrients, reducing the risk of algae blooms.
Versatile use – suitable for low-tech and high-tech aquascapes alike.
Care Guidelines:
Lighting: Low to medium (brighter light enhances leaf colour).
Substrate: Grows well in sand, gravel, or nutrient-rich substrates.
CO₂ & Fertiliser: Not required but will boost growth and leaf colour.
Temperature: 20–28°C
Placement: Ideal as a background plant, but can be trimmed for midground use.
Suitable For:
Beginner aquariums
Community tanks
Planted aquascapes (low-tech or high-tech)
Hygrophila Polysperma & Alternanthera Sessilis Combo – Red & Green Contrast for Your Aquarium
Add stunning colour contrast and vibrant growth to your aquascape with our Red & Green Plant Combo, featuring Hygrophila polysperma and Alternanthera sessilis. This dynamic duo brings together the lush green tones of Hygrophila with the striking red hues of Alternanthera – a perfect pairing for any planted tank.
🌿 What’s Included:
1x Hygrophila polysperma (fast-growing, green stem plant)
1x Alternanthera sessilis (bold red accent plant)Both bundled together for a beautiful mixed-plant effect.
🎨 Why You'll Love It:✔️ Natural red & green contrast to elevate your aquascape✔️ Fast-growing and beginner-friendly✔️ Supports healthy water conditions✔️ Great for filling midground or background areas✔️ Eye-catching colour that stands out in any setup
💡 Care Info:
Light: Moderate to high (especially to bring out red tones)
CO₂: Optional but enhances colour and growth
Placement: Mid to background
Trimming: Easy to shape and propagate
📦 Locally Grown in SA – Fresh, healthy, and pest-free. Our plants are carefully packaged for safe arrival to your door.
Note: This red & green combination (Code: 517-722) is perfect for adding colour and variety to your aquascape with minimal effort.
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!
Hygrophila Polysperma – The Flowing Green Stem™
✨ Overview:
Hygrophila polysperma, commonly referred to as “The Flowing Green Stem,” is a beloved staple in the world of aquascaping and freshwater plantkeeping. Known for its graceful, fast-growing stems and lush green foliage, this plant brings a sense of movement, vibrancy, and natural rhythm to any planted aquarium.
🪴 Botanical Profile:
Scientific Name: Hygrophila polysperma
Family: Acanthaceae
Origin: Southeast Asia (India, Bangladesh, Thailand)
Common Names: Dwarf hygrophila, Indian waterweed
Growth Type: Stem plant
Light Requirements: Low to medium (thrives even in basic setups)
CO₂ Requirement: Optional (boosts color and speed)
Growth Speed: Fast and adaptable
🌱 Why It's Called "The Flowing Green Stem"
✅ Elegant, Flowing Growth
Its long, narrow stems sway gently with the current, creating a soft, flowing aesthetic in the aquarium — hence the name. It adds movement and grace, giving aquascapes a natural, untamed beauty.
✅ Vibrant, Bright Green Color
The leaves are a fresh, lime to bright green, making it an excellent background or filler plant to contrast with reds or darker greens.
✅ Rapid Propagation
It’s known for vigorous growth and easy propagation — just trim a stem and replant it. This makes it ideal for both beginners and high-tech planted tanks.
✅ Adaptable and Resilient
It thrives in a wide range of conditions, tolerating low light and low CO₂, yet rewarding high-tech setups with denser growth and deeper color.
💼 Ideal For:
Dutch and Nature-style aquascapes
Background planting or side borders
Beginner-friendly aquarium setups
Fast coverage and water quality improvement
Creating a soft, natural flow in planted tanks
Hygrophila siamensis
The Hygrophila siamensis is a beautiful and versatile stem plant that adds a lush, natural look to freshwater aquariums. With its long, slender green leaves and bushy growth, this plant makes an excellent background choice while also improving water quality and providing shelter for fish.
Key Features:
Attractive appearance – elegant, narrow green leaves create a natural aquascape look.
Hardy and adaptable – thrives in a wide range of aquarium conditions.
Great background plant – grows tall and dense, perfect for filling in larger tanks.
Supports aquarium health – absorbs excess nutrients and reduces algae growth.
Beginner-friendly – easy to care for, fast-growing, and simple to propagate.
Care Guidelines:
Lighting: Low to medium (higher light encourages more compact growth).
Substrate: Grows well in sand, gravel, or nutrient-rich substrates.
CO₂ & Fertiliser: Not essential but will enhance growth and colour.
Temperature: 22–28°C
Placement: Best suited as a background plant in community or planted tanks.
Suitable For:
Freshwater aquariums
Community tanks
Beginner to advanced aquascapers
Hygrophila spp (Long Leaf Variety)
Enhance your aquarium with the striking Hygrophila species featuring elegant long leaves that add depth and texture to your aquascape. Known for its hardiness and adaptability, this aquatic plant is perfect for both beginners and advanced hobbyists.
✅ Ideal for: Freshwater aquariums✅ Light Requirement: Low to Medium✅ Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast✅ CO₂ Requirement: Optional (thrives without CO₂)✅ Placement: Midground or Background
Care Tips:
Plant in nutrient-rich substrate for robust growth.
Prune regularly to maintain shape and prevent crowding.
Easy propagation by stem cuttings.
Add vibrant greenery and a natural look to your tank with Hygrophila spp – Long Leaf!
HZX-250 Circulation Pump – 10,000 L/H • 13m Head Height
High-Performance Water Circulation for Ponds, Tanks & Water Features
The HZX-250 Circulation Pump is a powerful, energy-efficient pump designed for medium to large ponds, aquaculture systems, sumps, and water features requiring strong and reliable water movement. Delivering an impressive 10,000 litres per hour with a 13-meter max head height, this pump ensures consistent flow and excellent water circulation in even the most demanding setups.
Key Features
High Flow Rate – 10,000 L/H: Ideal for large ponds, koi systems, filtration setups, and waterfalls.
13m Max Head Height: Strong lifting capability for multi-level water returns or elevated filters.
Durable Construction: Built for long-term use with corrosion-resistant components.
Energy Efficient: Powerful output with efficient energy consumption.
Quiet Operation: Designed to run smoothly with minimal noise.
Versatile Use: Suitable for ponds, sumps, aquaculture, water features, and circulation systems.
Ideal For
Koi ponds & garden ponds
Large aquariums & sumps
Waterfalls & water features
Aquaculture and fish farms
High-demand filtration systems
Why Choose the HZX-250?
This pump brings a perfect combination of power, efficiency, and reliability, making it an excellent choice for any setup that demands strong water movement and trusted performance.
Ich‑X 120 ml / 470 ml
Hikari Ich‑X is a fast-acting parasiticide designed to effectively treat Ich (white spot disease) and other external protozoan infections in freshwater and marine fish. It targets the parasites on the skin, fins, and gills, helping fish recover quickly while minimizing stress and disruption to beneficial bacteria in the aquarium or pond.
Key Features
Treats Ich (white spot disease) and external protozoan parasites
Safe for freshwater and marine environments
Available in 120 ml and 470 ml sizes
Easy-to-use liquid formulation
Gentle on beneficial bacteria and filtration systems
Benefits
✔ Rapidly combats Ich and other protozoan infections✔ Reduces stress and promotes faster recovery in fish✔ Safe for use in ponds, aquariums, and marine systems✔ Convenient liquid dosing for precise treatment✔ Supports overall aquatic health and water balance
How to Use
Shake well before use
Measure the recommended dose based on water volume
Add directly to the aquarium or pond water
Ensure even distribution throughout the system
Repeat as needed according to product instructions and store in a cool, dry place
Ich‑X Pond Solutions 16 oz (473 ml)
Hikari Ich‑X Pond Solutions is a trusted medicated water treatment formulated to help control and eliminate Ich (white spot disease) and other parasitic and fungal conditions in pond fish. It uses a proven, less toxic form of malachite green to effectively tackle protozoan‑caused diseases while being gentler on beneficial bacteria and aquatic life than many traditional treatments.
Key Features
Specifically formulated for treating ich and related protozoan diseases in pond environments
Uses a safer malachite green formulation that is less harsh on biological filtration
Treats ich, cryptocaryonaisis, trichodiniasis, velvet (gold dust), and saprolegniasis
Ready‑to‑use liquid concentrate
Effective for both freshwater and pond systems
Benefits
✔ Helps eliminate Ich and other external parasitic infections ✔ Supports healthier, more comfortable fish ✔ Gentler on beneficial bacteria and bio‑filtration ✔ Convenient liquid format for precise dosing ✔ Suitable for use in a range of pond sizes
How to Use
Shake the bottle well before use
Measure the recommended amount based on pond water volume
Add directly to the pond water and ensure even distribution
Repeat treatment every 24 hours as needed according to disease severity
Perform partial water changes if stress is observed and store the product in a cool, dry place