Can you buy plants from Tropica?
Tropica – Taxiphyllum ‘Spiky’ Arizona Aquatic Nurseries is proud to offer Tropica Aquarium Plants! To give you an idea on size, the cup would fit on a standard-size Post-it note paper (see pic below) which might help you gauge your required order quantity based on your project size.
Do aquarium plants need soil?
It is not necessary to have a soil substrate to keep live aquarium plants in your tank. You can keep most of the aquarium plants without soil substrate. You can plant the plants in sand or gravel substrate. You can also attach rhizome plants to ornaments in your tank or keep floating aquarium plants.
What is a tissue culture aquarium plant?
Tissue culture plants are aquarium plants that are grown in-vitro in specialized labs! This growth method used for tissue culture guarantees that these plants are free from any pests, algae, and pesticides.
Are Tropica plants pest free?
The plants are free from snails, algae and pesticides, which makes them completely safe for delicate shrimps and fish. Aquarists appreciate them for their compact growth and purity.
How long can I keep Tropica plants?
2-3 weeks
They will stay fresh for at least 2-3 weeks in store, some species for much longer. Most potted plants can be divided into several portions or individual plants to be planted separately.
Do you need to cap Tropica soil?
Nope, no need to cap it. It’s similar to ADA Aquasoil.
Does Tropica substrate lower pH?
According to their website tropica soil does lower the pH and “affects the water chemistry” which I assume means it leaches ammonia for awhile. They do recommend water changes at least twice a week for the first few weeks.
Is gravel good for aquarium plants?
Gravel allows rooting plants to grow properly and get the nutrition they need. Gravel does not typically have nutrients in it. But you can add these in yourself with root tabs or fertilizer. Another option is to use a layer of aquarium soil underneath the gravel to provide nutrients.
How long will tissue culture plants last?
The shelf life on these things are pretty long. I had some tissue cultured Dwarf Hairgrass and it lasted easily 3 weeks sealed under lighting.
Are tissue culture plants bad?
Some plant enthusiasts and hobbyists view R. tetraspermas grown via tissue culture as unhealthy and undesirable. Tissue culture works by choosing a healthy, quality mother plant to clone, but the plantlets propagated from the mother plant are rarely grown in the exact same conditions as the mother plant.