{"title":"Foreground Plants","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"481\"\u003eOur \u003cstrong data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"267\"\u003eForeground Aquarium Plants\u003c\/strong\u003e collection features low-growing plants that are perfect for the front of your aquarium. These plants help create a natural, balanced aquascape by covering the substrate and adding detail to the front of your tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"655\"\u003eFrom easy carpeting plants to small, compact species, these plants are ideal for both beginners and experienced aquascapers looking to create a clean and professional look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"660\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"10xftmm\" data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"699\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"699\"\u003eWhy Use Foreground Plants?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"784\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"728\"\u003eCreates a Natural Look:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fills the front of your tank for a complete aquascape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"857\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"807\"\u003eCarpeting Effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e Many species spread to form a lush green carpet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"923\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"874\"\u003eAdds Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enhances the overall layout by creating layers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"984\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"946\"\u003eGreat for Shrimp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides cover and grazing surfaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"989\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1clgeiw\" data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e🧠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tkzwka\" data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003ePlanted aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kow9jq\" data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003eShrimp tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"190i078\" data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003eAquascaping layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3x3qcx\" data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003eNano and small tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ssinu1\" data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003ePopular Foreground Plants Include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"u7yao6\" data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003eMonte Carlo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ivqqlk\" data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003eDwarf Hair Grass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10mw70q\" data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003ePearl Weed (when trimmed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1c52k8m\" data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003eHC Cuba\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1p9yy6x\" data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003eHelpful Tip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1477\"\u003eFor best results, plant in small portions and space evenly to encourage spreading.\u003cbr data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003eHigher lighting and CO₂ can help create a denser carpet, but many species will grow in low-tech setups with regular trimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1482\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"9dilhd\" data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e🚚 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003e📦 Ships QLD-NSW-ACT-VIC-SA\u003cbr data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1540\"\u003e📍 Local pickup available (Gold Coast)\u003cbr data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1581\"\u003e🚗 Local delivery available\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"copy-of-rotala-rotundifolia-1","title":"Amazon Sword Plant (Echinodorus grisebachii)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"195\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"195\"\u003eDwarf Chain Sword (\u003cem data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"154\"\u003eEchinodorus grisebachii\u003c\/em\u003e) – Easy Foreground Plant for Beginners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"428\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"218\"\u003eDwarf Chain Sword\u003c\/strong\u003e is a great low-maintenance, beginner-friendly plant that forms a lush, bright green carpet in your aquarium. Growing up to \u003cstrong data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"350\"\u003e10cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's ideal for \u003cstrong data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"394\"\u003eforeground or midground\u003c\/strong\u003e placement in \u003cstrong data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"427\"\u003elow-tech setups\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"433\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"642\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"448\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–6 hours\/day\u003cbr data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"465\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"473\"\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required\u003cbr data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"489\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"504\"\u003eFertiliser:\u003c\/strong\u003e Benefits from root tabs or aqua soil\u003cbr data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"544\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"559\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"567\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"588\"\u003ePotential Issues:\u003c\/strong\u003e May be nibbled by \u003cstrong data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"642\"\u003ebristlenose or African cichlids\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"647\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"671\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"671\"\u003eWhy Choose It?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"784\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"712\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"712\" class=\"\"\u003eCompact, vibrant foreground coverage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"739\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"739\" class=\"\"\u003eGrows well without CO₂\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"784\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"784\" class=\"\"\u003eEasy to maintain and propagate via runners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"789\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"900\" class=\"\"\u003eSupplied in 5cm potted portions by Duthie Aquatics — perfect for creating a green carpet with minimal effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Duthie Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40628049346754,"sku":"","price":8.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/4264\/9794\/products\/image_2684c2ba-e9e5-40a3-b928-77dfca60468d.png?v=1651042963"},{"product_id":"tissue-culture-hydrocotyle-tripartita-japan-clover","title":"Hydrocotyle Japan (Japan Clover)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapan Clover (Hydrocotyle japan)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5-8 hours daily\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCO2\u003c\/strong\u003e: Not required, but supplemental CO2 will accelerate growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Root tabs are more effective than liquid fertilizers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e: Advanced Beginner \/ Intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapan Clover, also known as Hydrocotyle japan, is a versatile carpeting plant that thrives with good lighting and benefits from CO2 enrichment, although it is not a strict requirement. It’s ideal for creating a lush canopy, especially when used in conjunction with driftwood bonsai setups. This plant provides excellent hiding spots for shrimp and fry, making it a valuable addition to aquariums with small fish and aquatic invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Carpet\u003c\/strong\u003e: Perfect for creating a dense carpet in aquascapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCanopy Creation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Suitable for forming a canopy effect in driftwood bonsai arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabitat for Aquatic Life\u003c\/strong\u003e: Offers shelter and protection for shrimp and baby fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the plant receives ample light to maintain its health and promote robust growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse root tabs for effective fertilization, as they provide essential nutrients directly to the plant's roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHydrocotyle japan is an excellent choice for enhancing the visual appeal of your aquarium while supporting a healthy and thriving aquatic environment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Duthie Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41228272042178,"sku":"","price":9.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/4264\/9794\/files\/IMG-2406.heic?v=1777300302"},{"product_id":"monte-carlo","title":"Monte Carlo Tissue Culture","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"278\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"278\"\u003eMonte Carlo (Micranthemum tweediei) – Lush Carpeting Plant for Aquascaping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"532\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"295\"\u003eMonte Carlo\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most popular and versatile carpeting plants in the aquascaping world. 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