Mega Aquarium Plant Pack
The Mega Plant Pack comes with the following plants: Micro Sword or Dwarf Hairgrass, Anubias Nana or Anubias Barteri Round Leaf, ChainSword – Narrow Leaf, Banana Plant, Java Fern, Red Cryptocorne or Green Cryptocorne, Ludwigia – Broad, Rotala Indica, Ozelot Sword, Chilensis, Wisteria – Potted, Amazon Sword Plant, Myrio – Green and Moneywort.
The species contained in the Mega Aquarium Plant Pack require a moderate level of lighting. Offer 10 to 12 hours of light per day of 3 to 5 watts per gallon using standard fluorescent, or 2 to 4 watts per gallon using Power Compact, VHO or T-5 Fluorescents with a spectrum of 5,000 to 7,000 degrees Kelvin.
Provide this Plant Pack with a few inches of iron rich substrate that contains a moderate grade of iron.
| Plant Species | Light Requirement | Substrate |
|---|---|---|
| Micro Sword or Dwarf Hairgrass | Moderate | Iron-rich |
| Anubias Nana or Anubias Barteri Round Leaf | Moderate | Iron-rich |
| ChainSword – Narrow Leaf | Moderate | Iron-rich |
| Banana Plant | Moderate | Iron-rich |
| Java Fern | Moderate | Iron-rich |
| Red Cryptocorne or Green Cryptocorne | Moderate | Iron-rich |
| Ludwigia – Broad | Moderate | Iron-rich |
| Rotala Indica | Moderate | Iron-rich |
| Ozelot Sword | Moderate | Iron-rich |
| Chilensis | Moderate | Iron-rich |
| Wisteria – Potted | Moderate | Iron-rich |
| Amazon Sword Plant | Moderate | Iron-rich |
| Myrio – Green and Moneywort | Moderate | Iron-rich |
FAQ
What type of lighting is recommended for this plant pack?
A moderate level of lighting is required. Use 10 to 12 hours of light per day with 3 to 5 watts per gallon using standard fluorescent, or 2 to 4 watts per gallon using Power Compact, VHO, or T-5 fluorescents with a spectrum of 5,000 to 7,000 degrees Kelvin.
What substrate is needed for these plants?
A few inches of iron-rich substrate with moderate iron content is required for optimal growth.
Are all plants in the pack suitable for beginners?
Most plants in the pack are suitable for beginners, but proper lighting and substrate conditions are essential for success.
Victoria Fraser –
The plant pack arrived quickly and the variety is impressive. My aquarium now has a lush, natural look. I followed the lighting guide and the plants are thriving after two months.
Liam Sutherland –
I planted the Amazon Sword and Java Fern, both of which are doing well. The instructions were clear, and the plants are easy to maintain with moderate lighting.
Angela Mackay –
The Wisteria and Ludwigia look great together. I used iron-rich substrate as recommended and the growth has been steady. No issues so far with water quality or plant health.
Ruth Jones –
The plants are nice, but I had to adjust the lighting slightly. The initial setup took a bit of time to get right. Still, it’s a good starting pack for a new aquarium.