Planted Tank

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

Cardinal Tetra (Paracheirodon axelrodi) — full-length crimson red body + electric blue stripe; more vivid than Neon Tetra 1 Pair ₹149 (2 fish) | 2 Pairs ₹279 | 3 Pairs ₹399 ⭐ (6 fish) | 5 Pairs ₹649 ? (10 fish) Strict schooling species — minimum 6 fish (3 pairs) for natural behaviour and colouration Water: pH 4.5–6.5 · 24–29°C · very soft — more demanding than Neon Tetra Indian Almond Leaf strongly recommended — acidifies, softens, replicates natural blackwater habitat Compatible with Apistogramma, Corydoras Sterbai, Otocinclus, Rummy-nose Tetra, Discus Avoid Angelfish — natural predator of Cardinal Tetras in the wild Live food (microworms, baby brine shrimp) enhances crimson colouration measurably Add Stress Heal to receiving tank; use Micro Life to cycle tank before introduction

Cherry Barb (Puntius titteya) — vivid cherry-red males; most peaceful barb in the hobby Betta safe — only commonly available barb reliably compatible with Betta fish Compatible with shrimp (adult Neocaridina and Caridina) and planted nano tanks Strong sexual dimorphism — males vivid cherry red; females attractive olive-brown with dark stripe At least 2 males in the group for regular colour display and competition behaviour 1 Pair ₹99 ? | 2 Pairs ₹179 | 3 Pairs ₹249 ⭐ | 5 Pairs ₹399 ? Dark substrate + live food + tannins = most intense cherry-red colouration pH 6.0–7.5 · 23–27°C · origin: Sri Lanka blackwater streams Natural companion for planted Sri Lankan biotope with Cryptocoryne and Java Fern

Dwarf Hairgrass (Eleocharis parvula) — fine grass carpet plant; the most popular foreground plant in aquascaping Divide each pot into 8–12 small clumps and plant 2–3cm apart for full carpet coverage — this step is essential 1 Pot ₹49 ? | 2 Pots ₹89 | 3 Pots ₹129 ⭐ | 5 Pots ₹199 ? 3 pots covers a 45cm tank foreground · 5 pots covers a 60cm foreground Moderate to high light · CO2 recommended (4–8 week carpet); possible without CO2 (8–16 weeks, taller) Fine substrate (aqua soil or fine sand) + root tabs for best runner propagation Compatible with small tetras, Neocaridina and Caridina shrimp; avoid digging fish Spreads via runners — trim at 5cm height to encourage dense horizontal growth Category: Aquatic Plants · pH 6.0–7.5 · Temp 18–28°C

Glowlight Tetra / Glow Eye Tetra (Hemigrammus erythrozonus) — iridescent copper-orange full-body stripe; glowing eye feature Translucent body — jewel-like appearance; internal organs visible under light Warm LED (3000–4000K) essential for maximum copper glow effect — cool white LED dulls the stripe Peaceful — Betta compatible; Cherry Shrimp safe; no fin nipping 1 Pair ₹99 ? | 2 Pairs ₹179 | 3 Pairs ₹249 ⭐ | 5 Pairs ₹399 ? Minimum 6 fish (3 pairs) — schooling species; 10+ for full glow display pH 5.5–7.5 · 22–28°C · Indian Almond Leaf tannins enhance glow effect visually Mixes beautifully with Neon Tetras and Cardinal Tetras — complementary warm/cool colour contrast Live microworms builds copper stripe intensity measurably over 2–4 weeks

Hockey Stick Tetra (Thayeria boehlkei) — also known as Penguin Tetra or Blackline Penguin Fish Bold black hockey-stick stripe through body and lower tail lobe — visible across the room Distinctive head-up angled swimming posture — species characteristic, not illness Very active schooling fish — fills mid-water with constant motion Minimum 6 fish (3 pairs) — reduce fin nipping and stress; 5 pairs for best schooling display 1 Pair ₹99 ? | 2 Pairs ₹179 | 3 Pairs ₹249 ⭐ | 5 Pairs ₹399 ? pH 6.0–7.5 · 22–28°C · dark substrate for best stripe contrast Caution with long-finned Bettas — moderate fin nipper in small groups; fine in school of 8+ Cover tank — moderately prone to jumping when startled

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

Ludwigia repens — most popular red stem plant; green at low light, vivid crimson-red at high light Red colour controlled by light intensity — deepen red with higher light, CO2 and liquid iron fertiliser Excellent beginner plant — tolerates pH 5.0–8.0, temp 15–28°C, Indian tap water; grows without CO2 Fast growing — 3–5cm/week with CO2; trim every 2–4 weeks to maintain bushy form Free propagation — replant trimmed tops to create new plants; 3 pots become 15+ stems over 8 weeks 1 Pot ₹49 ? | 2 Pots ₹89 | 3 Pots ₹129 ⭐ | 5 Pots ₹199 ? Best used as background or midground colour plant; contrast with green Anubias, Java Fern, Cryptocoryne Compatible with all community fish and shrimp

Neon Tetra (Paracheirodon innesi) — electric blue stripe + red tail; the most iconic community fish Medium Pair (2.0–2.5cm) ₹149 — juvenile–sub-adult; reaches full size in 2–4 months Big Pair (3.0–4.0cm) ₹199 — full adult colouration; immediate visual impact Strict schooling fish — minimum 6 fish required; order 3+ pairs for natural behaviour pH 6.0–7.5 · temp 22–26°C · planted tank with dark substrate for best colouration Compatible with Corydoras, Cardinal Tetra, Ember Tetra, Otocinclus, small Rasboras Avoid: Angelfish, large cichlids, Bala Sharks — will prey on Neon Tetras Feed micro-granules + live microworms for maximum colour enhancement Add Stress Heal to receiving tank before introducing — faster acclimatisation

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

Rotala rotundifolia Green — fine-textured bright green stem plant; consistent colour at all light levels No colour management needed — stays green regardless of light, CO2 or phosphate; unlike Rotala Red Excellent no-CO2 plant — grows reliably without CO2 injection at any moderate light level 1 Cup ₹49 ? | 2 Cups ₹89 | 3 Cups ₹129 ⭐ | 5 Cups ₹199 ? Fast growing — 3–5cm/week with CO2 · Trim every 2–4 weeks · Replant tops for free propagation Best as green background contrast for red plants — makes Ludwigia and Rotala Red appear more vivid Compatible with all community fish and shrimp · pH 5.0–8.0 · temp 15–30°C Plant both Rotala Green + Rotala Red for two-tone green-pink background with identical care