Question 1

What are the best aquarium plants for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Anubias, Java Fern, Cryptocoryne and aquarium mosses are the classic starting points — they tolerate modest light, need no CO2 injection and forgive missed fertiliser doses. Anubias and Java Fern attach to wood or rock rather than needing substrate, so they are also the easiest to place. Check each listing for the plant's light and care notes before ordering.

Question 2

What are 1-2-Grow tissue culture plants?

Accepted Answer

Tropica's 1-2-Grow range is grown sterile in a laboratory and sold in sealed cups. Because nothing else lives in the cup, the plants arrive free of snails, algae and pesticide residue, which makes them the safest choice for shrimp tanks. Rinse the growing gel off, split the cup into smaller portions and plant each one separately — a single cup usually yields several plantlets.

Question 3

Do aquarium plants need CO2?

Accepted Answer

Many don't. Epiphytes like Anubias and Java Fern, Cryptocoryne species and most mosses grow steadily in an ordinary low-tech tank with decent lighting and a liquid fertiliser. CO2 injection speeds up growth and is what dense carpets and strongly coloured stem plants respond to, but it's an upgrade for ambitious aquascapes rather than a requirement for an easy planted tank.

Question 4

How do I plant Anubias and Java Fern?

Accepted Answer

Don't bury them. Both are epiphytes — the thick horizontal rhizome must stay above the substrate or it can rot. Tie or glue the rhizome to driftwood or rock, wedge it into a crevice, or use a plant clip; the roots will grip the surface on their own over the following weeks. We also stock pre-grown plants on wood, rock and coconut shell that go straight into the tank.

Question 5

Are live plants good for aquarium fish?

Accepted Answer

Yes — live plants absorb nitrate and other waste compounds, add oxygen during the day, give shy fish and fry real cover, provide grazing surfaces for shrimp, and compete with algae for nutrients. A well-planted tank is more stable and closer to the environment most tropical species evolved in, which is why planted-tank fish show noticeably better colour and behaviour.

Question 6

How much do aquarium plants cost?

Accepted Answer

Prices depend on the format — 1-2-Grow tissue culture cups, standard potted plants, mosses and moss balls, plants pre-grown on wood or rock, and XL specimen plants each sit at different price points. Every card on this page shows the live price of a plant currently in stock, so use the listings rather than a static range.

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