Scape K & Trace – Epic Aquatics
Support vibrant, healthy plant growth with Scape K & Trace from Epic Aquatics. This specialised liquid fertiliser provides essential potassium (K) and trace elements that aquatic plants need to thrive, promoting stronger growth, improved colouration, and overall plant vitality.
Key Features
Potassium-Rich Formula: Helps prevent leaf yellowing, pinholes, and nutrient deficiencies.
Essential Trace Elements: Supplies vital micronutrients for balanced plant development.
Enhances Colour & Growth: Promotes lush greens and vibrant reds in planted aquariums.
Easy Liquid Dosing: Simple to use for routine fertilisation schedules.
Perfect For
Planted freshwater aquariums
Low-tech and high-tech setups
Supporting stem plants, carpeting plants, and root feeders
Preventing common nutrient deficiencies
Why Choose Scape K & Trace?
Even with good lighting and CO₂, plants require the right balance of macro and micronutrients to truly flourish. Scape K & Trace ensures your aquarium plants receive essential elements often lacking in tap water, helping maintain strong, healthy growth and a beautifully balanced aquascape.
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Scape Bac-Up – Epic Aquatics
Kickstart and maintain a healthy aquarium ecosystem with Scape Bac-Up from Epic Aquatics. This powerful beneficial bacteria supplement helps establish and stabilise your biological filtration, promoting crystal-clear water and a safer environment for your fish and plants.
Key Features
Beneficial Bacteria Blend: Supports rapid colonisation of biological filtration media.
Speeds Up Tank Cycling: Helps reduce ammonia and nitrite during new tank setups.
Improves Water Quality: Promotes a balanced, stable aquarium environment.
Safe for Fish & Plants: Suitable for freshwater planted aquariums and community tanks.
Perfect For
New aquarium setups
After water changes
After adding new fish
Supporting filter maintenance
Boosting biological stability in planted tanks
Why Choose Scape Bac-Up?
A healthy aquarium starts with strong biological filtration. Scape Bac-Up helps establish the beneficial bacteria your tank needs to naturally break down waste, keeping your water cleaner and your livestock healthier. Ideal for both beginner aquarists and experienced hobbyists.
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Ranunculus inundatus – Epic Aquatics
Bring delicate texture and natural elegance to your aquarium with Ranunculus inundatus from Epic Aquatics. This versatile stem plant features fine, bright green leaves that create a soft, flowing effect, making it perfect for midground and background planting in freshwater aquascapes.
Key Features
Fine, Feathered Leaves: Adds a soft, natural texture to your aquarium.
Moderate Growth: Quickly fills midground and background areas, creating lush coverage.
Easy Propagation: Simply trim stems and replant to encourage bushier growth.
Versatile Placement: Suitable for small and large aquariums, nano tanks, and planted setups.
Care Requirements
Light: Moderate to high; brighter light promotes fuller, healthier growth.
CO2: Optional but recommended for denser foliage and faster growth.
Water Parameters:
Temperature: 22–28°C
pH: 6.0–7.5
Soft to moderately hard water
Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate preferred; root tabs boost growth and overall plant health.
Why Choose Ranunculus inundatus?
This plant is perfect for aquascapers looking for natural texture and delicate greenery in their tanks. Its elegant leaves and moderate growth make it suitable for both beginners and advanced hobbyists, creating a serene and lush aquascape.
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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.
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Limnophila aquatica – Epic Aquatics
Enhance your aquarium with lush, fast-growing greenery using Limnophila aquatica from Epic Aquatics. This versatile stem plant adds a vibrant, natural look to midground and background areas, creating movement and depth in your aquascape.
Key Features
Fast-Growing Stems: Quickly fills midground and background spaces for a dense, natural appearance.
Bright Green Leaves: Adds lively color and texture to your aquascape.
Easy Propagation: Simply cut stems and replant to encourage bushier growth.
Versatile Placement: Ideal for both small and large freshwater aquariums.
Care Requirements
Light: Moderate to high; brighter light promotes faster growth and fuller stems.
CO2: Optional, but encourages denser growth and healthier leaves.
Water Parameters:
Temperature: 22–28°C
pH: 6.0–7.5
Soft to moderately hard water
Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate recommended; root tabs can enhance growth.
Why Choose Limnophila aquatica?
Perfect for aquascapers looking to create depth and movement, Limnophila aquatica’s lush, green stems provide a natural backdrop that complements other plants in your tank. Its fast-growing and adaptable nature makes it suitable for both beginners and experienced aquarists.
Add Limnophila aquatica – Epic Aquatics to your order today and transform your aquarium with vibrant, lush greenery!
Staurogyne repens – Epic Aquatics
Add vibrant greenery and a lush, natural feel to your aquarium with Staurogyne repens from Epic Aquatics. This hardy, low-growing stem plant is a favorite for aquascapers looking to create a dense, carpeted foreground or midground.
Key Features
Compact & Hardy: Low-growing and resilient, perfect for creating a dense, green carpet.
Bright Green Leaves: Adds vibrant color and texture to your aquascape.
Easy Propagation: Spreads via lateral shoots, allowing effortless expansion.
Versatile Placement: Ideal for foreground, midground, or small nano tanks.
Care Requirements
Light: Moderate to high; brighter light encourages denser growth.
CO2: Optional, but improves growth speed and leaf density.
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, compact growth.
Why Choose Staurogyne repens?
This plant is perfect for creating lush, green carpets or accentuating other plants in your aquascape. Its low, spreading growth and vibrant color make it a staple in both beginner and advanced freshwater aquariums.
Add Staurogyne repens – Epic Aquatics to your order today and bring a lush, natural look to your aquarium!
Echinodorus tenellus “Sharp Leaf” – Epic Aquatics
Create a lush, carpeted foreground in your aquarium with Echinodorus tenellus “Sharp Leaf” from Epic Aquatics. Known for its delicate, sharp-tipped leaves, this versatile plant adds a natural, vibrant look to any freshwater tank.
Key Features
Compact Growth: Low-growing plant, perfect for foreground and carpeting.
Sharp, Elegant Leaves: Distinctive pointed foliage adds texture and depth.
Easy Propagation: Spreads via runners, making it simple to create a dense, green carpet.
Versatile Placement: Works in both small nano tanks and larger aquascapes.
Care Requirements
Light: Moderate to high; brighter light encourages denser growth.
CO2: Optional, but enhances growth rate and overall health.
Water Parameters:
Temperature: 20–28°C
pH: 6.0–7.5
Soft to moderately hard water
Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate recommended; root tabs promote faster carpeting.
Why Choose Echinodorus tenellus “Sharp Leaf”?
This plant is ideal for aquascapers wanting a natural, lush foreground. Its low, spreading growth forms a beautiful green carpet that complements taller stem plants and creates a vibrant underwater landscape. Perfect for beginners and experienced aquarists alike.
Add Echinodorus tenellus “Sharp Leaf” – Epic Aquatics to your order today and give your aquarium a rich, textured foreground!
Ludwigia senegalensis – Epic Aquatics
Bring vibrant color and lush life to your aquarium with Ludwigia senegalensis from Epic Aquatics. This stunning stem plant is a must-have for any aquascaping enthusiast looking to create a striking underwater display.
Key Features
Colorful Foliage: Leaves range from deep green to intense red under strong lighting, creating a beautiful contrast in your tank.
Easy to Grow: Moderate growth rate; thrives in a variety of freshwater setups.
Ideal Placement: Perfect for midground and background planting.
Propagation: Simply trim stems and replant for a fuller, bushier look.
Care Requirements
Light: Moderate to high (strong 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 can boost growth.
Why Choose Ludwigia senegalensis?
This plant is perfect for creating a dynamic, colorful aquascape. Its upright stems and red-tinged leaves add depth and contrast, making your aquarium visually stunning. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced aquarist, Ludwigia senegalensis is easy to maintain and will elevate the beauty of any freshwater tank.
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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.
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.
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.
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.