Biotope Aquarium

Amazon Sword (Echinodorus bleheri) — most popular large-leaved aquarium plant Easy, forgiving — suitable for beginners and experienced planted tank keepers No CO2 required — grows well under moderate light with root tabs in any substrate Heavy root feeder — root tabs essential in plain sand or gravel substrates Perfect for South American biotopes, Betta tanks, community and Discus setups Small ₹79 (3–5 leaves) | Medium ₹119 ⭐ (5–8) | Large ₹179 (8–12) | XL ₹219 ? (12+) Reaches 30–60cm in mature specimens; self-propagates via runners Some leaf melt after transplanting is normal — trim and wait; new leaves emerge within 1–2 weeks Compatible with Tetras, Corydoras, Angelfish, Discus, Guppies, Apistogramma

Anubias nana (Anubias barteri var. nana) — compact dark green rhizome plant; ideal for nano and shrimp tanks Attach rhizome to driftwood or rock — never bury in substrate (causes rot) No CO2 required — extremely shade-tolerant; thrives under low light Tough waxy leaves — goldfish-safe, cichlid-resistant Outstanding for shrimp tanks — biofilm on leaves = constant natural grazing 1 Plant ₹150 ? | 2 Plants ₹279 ⭐ | 3 Plants ₹399 ? Propagates by rhizome division — cut between nodes; each section grows independently Natural companion to Java Fern — contrasting leaf size on shared driftwood Tolerates pH 5.5–8.5, temp 18–30°C, any hardness

Java Fern (Microsorum pteropus) — most forgiving and popular aquarium plant Attach rhizome to driftwood or rock — never bury in substrate (kills the plant) No CO2 required — thrives under low to moderate light Tough leathery leaves — safe with goldfish, cichlids and Bala Sharks that eat most other plants Ideal for Betta tanks, shrimp aquariums, biotopes, goldfish setups Self-propagates via adventitious plantlets on leaf edges — free plants naturally 1 Plant ₹199 ? | 2 Plants ₹379 ⭐ | 3 Plants ₹549 ? Tolerates pH 5.5–8.0, temp 18–30°C, soft to hard water Pairs naturally with Anubias — same rhizome attachment, same low-light care

River Sand Fine — natural freshwater aquarium substrate, fine grain Ideal for Corydoras, Loaches, Kuhli Loaches, Geophagus (eartheater cichlids) Suitable for planted tanks, biotope setups and naturalistic aquariums Fine grain — protects Corydoras barbels; allows natural sand-sifting and burrowing behaviour Neutral substrate — does not affect pH or water hardness Available in 1kg ₹59 | 2kg ₹119 | 5kg ₹299 Coverage guide: ~3kg for a standard 60L tank at 3cm depth Wash 5–8 times before use to remove dust Surface shipping — heavier parcels; allow additional delivery time