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Any serious aquarist and any competent book will tell you that the best way to ensure a proper balance in the aquarium is through the use of live plants. A well selected, properly planted and cared for selection of aquarium plants will both beautify the aquarium and increase the aquarist's enjoyment of the hobby. The various shapes and textures of the plants add interest to the aquarium. There are limitations, of course, for instance, you would not want to plant an African Cichlid aquarium, but for the average aquarist with a community aquarium, there is no better way.

After all, the aquarist won't be happy until his fish are happy and the fish won't be happy until they feel at home. The best way to make them feel at home is to replicate, as closely as possible, the conditions found in their native habitat, which usually includes plants. We recommend that you include a varied selection of plants for your tank and that you think about the plants as much as you do the fish. The use of plants can obviate the need for many of the fish "care" products available in stores today. Items such as pH adjusters, or ammonia absorption resins, etc. As with all of our plants, our customers' satisfaction is completely guaranteed.

Also view our Oxygenators section         Coming Soon: Terrarium Plants

IAP002_anacharis.jpg IAP Elodea - Anacharis canadensis
IAP002
Dark green leaves are arranged in whorls around a narrow stem. The plant will develop thickets in the back of aquariums or on the bottoms of ponds. White flowers are borne on short stems on the water's surface throughout the summer. This plant is a good indicator of the quality of your water. In hard water, for example it will sometimes be covered with calcium deposits. It is a good consumer of nitrate in the water and can grow rapidly to fill any niche. An outstanding oxygenator. Sold in bunches, a bunch consists of 6-8 lengths, 6-8 inches long with growing tips. Can be planted in the pond by putting it in with your waterlilies, lotus or bog plants. It can also be anchored with gravel or small stones in shallow water areas.

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IAP779_giant_vals.jpg IAP Valisneria gigantea -Giant Vals
IAP779
Long dark green leaves, which grow to 3 to 4 feet in length. It is not unheard of for them to grow to 6 feet in length, under the proper conditions. Good in large aquariums, or in ponds. A good oxygenator and hiding place for baby fish. Can be planted in with your waterlilies,or in shallow trays to create a grassy effect.(1-4' of water)
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IAP780_spiral_vals.jpg IAP Valisneria spiralis-Spiral Vals
IAP780
Medium to bright green, good for oxygenation and hiding places for baby fish. Fast grower, spiraling to 12 inches in length. Reproduces by runners, beautiful underwater grass. Great contrast to the flat straplike leaves of other aquarium plants. Tips of leaves turn a pinkish-red when in bright sun light or aquarium lights. Produces a tubular seed pod which floats on the surface.
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IAP015-017_echinodorus_osiris.jpg IAP Amazon Sword Plant
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This is the classic Amazon Sword Plant that has been in the hobby for so long. Striking large green leaves grow to 10" or more on long stems. Excellent as a centerpeice for any medium-sized to large aquarium. In the pond it can be planted directly into "pockets" of gravel or a 10" container. (1-2' of water). Protect from Koi and Goldfish.
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IAP004_Bacopa_amplexicaulis.jpg IAP Bacopa amplexicaulis
IAP004
A beautiful plant which produces bright green, ovate leaves one inch long and a half an inch wide. It will form thickets by branching and running through the substrate. If allowed to grow out of the aquarium it will reward the aquarist with bright blue flowers and foliage that is scented like peaches, a scent it will retain when the foliage has dried. It grows well in strong light with moderate feeding and pruning. Can be planted in with your waterlilies, lotus or bog plants. Can also be anchored in shallow water areas using small stones or gravel or grown in shallow trays.
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IAP009_Bacopa_monnierii_01.jpg IAP Bacopa monnieri
IAP009
An excellent plant for the edges of ponds, where there might be some unsightly concrete showing. Bright green leaves arranged along a creeping stem which will grow to several feet in length. Plant will form floating or prostrate colonies which will cover areas of open water or pond/stream embankments. Will tolerate traffic, frost, extreme heat, and can be used to stabilize wet hilsides. It produces small lavender blossoms all summer. It can be anchored with gravel or small stones in shallow water areas.(1-2" of water)
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IAP005_Limnophila_aquatia_01.jpg IAP Cabomba caroliniana
IAP003
Cabomba is a plant which does very well in warm, well lit water. Under the water it produces finely divided, fan shaped, oppositely opposed leaves on a long slender stem. Outdoors, in the summer, or in a brightly lit aqaurium, it produces small, lanceolate leaves on the surface of the water. These are followed by clusters of beautiful small white to lavender flowers. This is an excellent plant for either ponds or aquariums. An outstanding oxygenator.Can be planted in with your waterlilies, lotus or bog plants. Can also be anchored in shallow water (1-2') areas using small stones or gravel or shallow trays. Sorry, but we can't ship this item to Maine ****
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IAP021.jpg IAP Dwarf Aquarium Lily - Nymphaea stellata
IAP021
A dwarf water lily that can be grown in your aquarium. Flowers are a nice medium pink. Lily needs strong light to bloom indoors. Can be moved out to your pond in the summertime. Re-pot in larger container for outdoor growth and larger flowers.
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IAP074.jpg IAP Echinodorus "Red Rubin"
IAP074
This is by far the most spectacular variety of Echinodorus that we grow. Broad, dark red leaves will grow to 12 inches long or more in the proper setting. Useful in well lit aquariums or in outdoor pools that have no carp.In the pond it can be planted directly into "pockets" of gravel or a 10" container. (1-2' of water).
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IAP_rosaefolia.jpg IAP Echinodorus rosaefolia
IAP001
Large, deep red leaves up to 12 inches long and 2 inches wide. Leaves turn dark green with age. Needs a good deal of light to maintain best color. When well planted this species can be unbelievably beautiful. Grows well in outdoor ponds.In the pond it can be planted directly into "pockets" of gravel or in a 10" conatiner. (1-2'of water).
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