The Signature Reserve+ is a complete 40-gallon breeder aquarium designed for customers who want more room to create a substantial planted freshwater display.
The wide footprint of a 40-gallon breeder provides excellent space for aquascaping, larger plant groupings, schooling fish, centerpiece species, bottom dwellers, shrimp, snails, and more diverse freshwater communities.
Reserved Aquatics handles the planning, equipment, aquascaping, planting, filtration, installation, and livestock acclimation from beginning to end.
40 Gallon Marineland Breeder Aquarium — $95
Hygger Planted Aquarium Light — $70
Established Hygger Filtration — $35
Aquarium Heater — $40
SeaChem Substrate — $90
Hardscape & Aquascaping Materials — $80
Live Plant Package — $75
Livestock Voucher — $85
Food & Initial Care Supplies — $25
Reserved Aquatics Fertilizer Package — $20
Professional Setup & Installation — $134
Total Package Value — $749
Your aquarium doesn't start with completely new biological filtration.
The Signature Reserve+ includes established seeded filtration from Reserved Aquatics aquarium systems, providing an active biological foundation from installation. Filtration and the initial livestock load are planned together so the aquarium begins as one cohesive system.
Your package includes an $85 Reserved Aquatics livestock voucher.
We'll help you create a compatible community based on the aquarium you want, with options for schooling fish, centerpiece species, bottom dwellers, shrimp, snails, and other appropriate livestock.
If your selections exceed the included $85 allowance, simply pay the difference.
Professional installation includes aquarium planning, aquascaping, planting, equipment installation, filling and startup, established filtration, livestock acclimation and introduction, and a basic care and feeding walkthrough.
Stand and lid are available separately as optional add-ons.
We build it. We plant it. We establish it. You enjoy it.
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The Signature Reserve is a complete 29-gallon planted community aquarium designed for customers who want a larger, more impressive display with plenty of room for plants, hardscape, and a diverse freshwater community.
The additional space provides greater flexibility for schooling fish, centerpiece species, bottom dwellers, shrimp, snails, and more elaborate aquascaping while remaining manageable for everyday home aquarium care.
Reserved Aquatics handles the planning, equipment, aquascaping, planting, filtration, installation, and livestock acclimation from beginning to end.
29 Gallon Aqueon Aquarium — $65
Hygger Planted Aquarium Light — $60
Established Hygger Filtration — $30
Aquarium Heater — $40
SeaChem Substrate — $50
Hardscape & Aquascaping Materials — $55
Live Plant Package — $45
Livestock Voucher — $70
Food & Initial Care Supplies — $20
Reserved Aquatics Fertilizer Package — $20
Professional Setup & Installation — $114
Total Package Value — $569
Your aquarium doesn't start with completely new biological filtration.
The Signature Reserve includes established seeded filtration from Reserved Aquatics aquarium systems, providing an active biological foundation from installation. Filtration and the initial livestock load are planned together so the aquarium begins as a cohesive system.
Your package includes a $70 Reserved Aquatics livestock voucher.
We'll help you build a compatible community around the aquarium you want, including eligible schooling fish, centerpiece fish, bottom dwellers, shrimp, snails, and other appropriate livestock.
If your selections exceed the included $70 allowance, simply pay the difference.
Professional installation includes aquarium planning, aquascaping, planting, equipment installation, filling and startup, established filtration, livestock acclimation and introduction, and a basic care and feeding walkthrough.
Stand and lid are available separately as optional add-ons.
We build it. We plant it. We establish it. You enjoy it.
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The Essential Reserve is a complete planted 20-gallon aquarium designed to give you the space and flexibility of a true freshwater community tank without the guesswork of building one yourself.
Available in 20 Gallon Long or 20 Gallon High, the Essential Reserve is planned around your space, livestock preferences, and the style of aquarium you want.
Reserved Aquatics handles the equipment, aquascaping, planting, filtration, setup, and livestock acclimation from beginning to end.
20 Gallon Aqueon Aquarium — $55
Hygger Planted Aquarium Light — $60
Established Hygger Filtration — $30
Aquarium Heater — $30
SeaChem Substrate — $50
Hardscape & Aquascaping Materials — $55
Live Plant Package — $45
Livestock Voucher — $60
Food & Initial Care Supplies — $20
Reserved Aquatics Fertilizer Package — $20
Professional Setup & Installation — $94
Total Package Value — $519
Your aquarium doesn't start with completely new biological filtration.
The Essential Reserve includes established seeded filtration from Reserved Aquatics aquarium systems, providing an active biological foundation from installation. The filtration and initial livestock load are planned together so your aquarium begins as a cohesive system.
Your package includes a $60 Reserved Aquatics livestock voucher.
Choose from eligible fish, shrimp, snails, and other livestock appropriate for your aquarium. We'll help you build a compatible community based on your preferences and the needs of the animals.
If your selections exceed the included $60 allowance, simply pay the difference.
Professional installation includes aquarium planning, aquascaping, planting, equipment installation, filling and startup, established filtration, livestock acclimation and introduction, and a basic care and feeding walkthrough.
Stand and lid are available separately as optional add-ons.
We build it. We plant it. We establish it. You enjoy it.
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The Nano Reserve is a complete planted 10-gallon aquarium designed for shrimp, nano fish, or a spacious planted betta setup.
Reserved Aquatics takes care of the equipment selection, aquascaping, planting, filtration, setup, and livestock acclimation so you don't have to piece together an aquarium one component at a time.
Your Nano Reserve is designed as one complete system, professionally installed and established with seeded biological filtration from Reserved Aquatics.
10 Gallon Marineland Aquarium — $30
Planted Aquarium Light — $45
Established Filtration — $15
Aquarium Heater — $20
SeaChem Substrate — $45
Hardscape & Aquascaping Materials — $35
Live Plant Package — $45
Livestock Voucher — $40
Food & Initial Care Supplies — $15
Reserved Aquatics Fertilizer Package — $20
Professional Setup & Installation — $69
Total Package Value — $379
Your aquarium doesn't start with completely new biological filtration.
The Nano Reserve includes established seeded filtration from Reserved Aquatics aquarium systems, providing an active biological foundation from installation. Filtration and livestock are selected together to create a properly balanced system from the beginning.
Your package includes a $40 Reserved Aquatics livestock voucher.
Use your allowance toward eligible fish, shrimp, or other livestock appropriate for the aquarium. We'll help you select compatible livestock that works with the size, aquascape, and filtration of your Nano Reserve.
If your selections exceed the included $40 allowance, simply pay the difference.
Professional installation includes aquascaping, planting, equipment installation, filling and startup, established filtration, livestock acclimation and introduction, and a basic care and feeding walkthrough.
Stand and lid are available separately as optional add-ons.
We build it. We plant it. We establish it. You enjoy it.
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The Betta Reserve is a complete planted 5-gallon aquarium designed specifically around a single betta.
No equipment research. No trying to determine which substrate, light, heater, plants, or filtration work together. No assembling a pile of unrelated products and hoping everything works.
Reserved Aquatics plans the system, supplies everything needed, aquascapes and plants the aquarium, installs established biological filtration, sets up the equipment, and acclimates your selected betta.
5 Gallon Aquarium — $20
Hygger Planted Aquarium Light — $35
Established Filtration — $15
Aquarium Heater — $20
SeaChem Substrate — $25
Hardscape & Aquascaping Materials — $20
Live Plant Package — $25
Betta Livestock — $30
Food & Initial Care Supplies — $10
Reserved Aquatics Fertilizer Package — $20
Professional Setup & Installation — $40
Total Package Value — $249
Your aquarium doesn't start with a completely new biological filter.
The Betta Reserve includes established seeded filtration from Reserved Aquatics aquarium systems, providing an active biological foundation from installation. The filtration and livestock load are planned together specifically for the aquarium.
Your package includes a free Reserved Aquatics Betta fish.
Professional installation includes aquascaping, planting, equipment installation, filling and startup, established filtration, livestock acclimation and introduction, and a basic care and feeding walkthrough.
Stand and lid are available separately as optional add-ons.
We build it. We plant it. We establish it. You enjoy it.
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The Clown Pleco (Panaqolus maccus) is a compact freshwater pleco with bold orange and dark banding, a peaceful temperament, and plenty of personality. Staying around 3–4 inches, it's an excellent choice for aquarists who want the look and behavior of a pleco without the size of many larger species.
Clown Plecos are most at home in planted or natural-style aquariums with driftwood, caves, and plenty of cover. They're primarily active in the evening and at night, spending much of the day tucked into a favorite hiding place before coming out to explore and feed.
Care Information
Scientific Name:Panaqolus maccus
Adult Size: About 3–4 inches
Temperament: Peaceful
Swimming Level: Bottom
Diet: Omnivore with a strong preference for wood and plant-based foods
Recommended Group: 1+
Temperature: 72–82°F
pH: Approximately 6.5–7.8
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Lifespan: Approximately 8–12 years
Best For: Planted aquariums, peaceful community tanks, natural aquascapes, and tanks with driftwood.
Driftwood is especially important for Clown Plecos and should be considered part of their habitat rather than just decoration. A varied diet can include quality sinking foods, algae wafers, vegetables, and occasional protein-rich foods.
They're generally peaceful with other fish, though multiple plecos should have enough caves, driftwood, and territory to establish their own spaces.
The Reserved Aquatics Standard
Clown Plecos may not be the rarest fish in our reserves, but that doesn't mean we'll stock just any of them. We look for healthy, well-conditioned fish with strong patterning and good overall appearance. Every Clown Pleco is cared for in our own systems before being offered for sale.
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The Dalmatian Molly (Poecilia sphenops) is a hardy, active livebearer recognized for its distinctive black-and-white spotted pattern. No two are patterned exactly alike, giving even this familiar aquarium species plenty of individual character.
Dalmatian Mollies are social, energetic fish that spend most of their time cruising the middle and upper portions of the aquarium. They work especially well in planted community tanks and are a great choice for aquarists looking for an active fish with strong contrast and personality.
Care Information
Scientific Name:Poecilia sphenops
Adult Size: About 3–4 inches
Temperament: Peaceful
Swimming Level: Middle to Upper
Diet: Omnivore
Recommended Group: 3+
Temperature: 72–82°F
pH: Approximately 7.0–8.2
Difficulty: Easy
Lifespan: Approximately 3–5 years
Best For: Planted aquariums, community tanks, livebearer setups, and aquariums with moderately hard water.
Dalmatian Mollies appreciate a varied diet that includes quality prepared foods along with plant-based foods and occasional frozen or live foods. They generally do best in harder, mineral-rich water and should be kept in a well-filtered aquarium with plenty of swimming room.
Like other mollies, they are livebearers and can reproduce readily. When keeping males and females together, providing plenty of plant cover gives females and fry places to retreat.
The Reserved Aquatics Standard
Dalmatian Mollies are easy to find. Good Dalmatian Mollies are worth being selective about. We look for healthy, active fish with strong body condition, clean fins, and attractive patterning rather than stocking them simply because they're available.
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Assorted Fancy Guppies (Poecilia reticulata) bring a mix of color, pattern, and fin shape to the aquarium. Because every assortment is different, you can find everything from bold solid colors and metallic bodies to patterned tails and flowing fins.
Guppies are active, social livebearers that spend most of their time in the middle and upper portions of the aquarium. Their manageable size, outgoing behavior, and wide variety of appearances make them a great fit for planted tanks and peaceful community aquariums.
Care Information
Scientific Name:Poecilia reticulata
Adult Size: About 1.5–2.5 inches
Temperament: Peaceful
Swimming Level: Middle to Upper
Diet: Omnivore
Recommended Group: 3+
Temperature: 72–82°F
pH: Approximately 7.0–8.2
Difficulty: Easy
Lifespan: Approximately 2–3 years
Best For: Planted aquariums, peaceful community tanks, livebearer setups, and aquariums where plenty of movement and color are wanted.
Fancy Guppies do best with a varied diet of quality prepared foods supplemented with occasional frozen or live foods. They generally prefer moderately hard, mineral-rich water and appreciate plants or other cover throughout the aquarium.
Guppies are prolific livebearers. If males and females are kept together, fry should be expected. Dense plants, mosses, and floating plants can provide young guppies with additional cover.
The Reserved Aquatics Standard
Fancy Guppies are one of the most common fish in the hobby, so we're particularly selective about the ones we offer. We look for healthy, active fish with strong coloration, attractive finnage, and good overall condition. Our assorted selection changes depending on which fish meet that standard.
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The Kuhli Loach (Pangio kuhlii) is a peaceful, eel-shaped bottom dweller with one of the most unusual appearances and personalities of any commonly available freshwater fish. Their slender bodies, dark banding, and secretive behavior make them especially fun additions to planted and natural-style aquariums.
Kuhli Loaches spend much of their time weaving through plants, exploring beneath driftwood, and searching the substrate for food. They can be shy when kept alone, but groups become noticeably more confident and active once they're comfortable in the aquarium.
Care Information
Scientific Name:Pangio kuhlii
Adult Size: About 3–4 inches
Temperament: Peaceful
Swimming Level: Bottom
Diet: Omnivore
Recommended Group: 5+
Temperature: 75–82°F
pH: Approximately 5.5–7.5
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Lifespan: Approximately 8–10 years
Best For: Planted aquariums, peaceful community tanks, natural aquascapes, and aquariums with other small non-aggressive fish.
A soft substrate is ideal for Kuhli Loaches because they spend so much time along the bottom and may burrow into it. Provide plenty of plants, caves, driftwood, leaf litter, or other shaded areas where the group can retreat.
Kuhlis are scavengers, but they shouldn't be expected to survive on leftovers alone. Sinking pellets, wafers, frozen foods, and other appropriately sized foods should regularly reach the bottom of the aquarium.
The Reserved Aquatics Standard
Kuhli Loaches are already one of the more distinctive fish you can add to a community aquarium. We focus on offering healthy, well-conditioned individuals with good body weight and active behavior, especially important with a species that can be difficult to evaluate when stressed or newly imported.
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The Pineapple Swordtail (Xiphophorus hellerii) is a colorful livebearer known for its warm yellow-to-orange body, red accents, and the distinctive extended lower tail fin found on mature males. Their combination of size, color, and constant activity makes them an excellent choice when you want a fish that stands out without being difficult to keep.
Pineapple Swordtails are active swimmers and appreciate an aquarium with plenty of open space alongside planted areas for cover. They're generally peaceful and work well in appropriately sized community aquariums with other active, non-aggressive fish.
Care Information
Scientific Name:Xiphophorus hellerii
Adult Size: About 4–5 inches
Temperament: Peaceful to Semi-Peaceful
Swimming Level: Middle to Upper
Diet: Omnivore
Recommended Group: 3+
Temperature: 72–82°F
pH: Approximately 7.0–8.3
Difficulty: Easy
Lifespan: Approximately 3–5 years
Best For: Planted community aquariums, livebearer setups, and tanks where an active, colorful centerpiece fish is wanted.
Swordtails do best with a varied diet of quality prepared foods along with plant-based foods and occasional frozen or live foods. They generally prefer moderately hard, mineral-rich water and should have enough open swimming room to accommodate their active nature.
Like other livebearers, Pineapple Swordtails reproduce readily when males and females are kept together. Multiple males can also compete with one another, so adequate space, plant cover, and an appropriate male-to-female ratio are important when maintaining a group.
The Reserved Aquatics Standard
Pineapple Swordtails aren't difficult to find, but the quality can vary considerably. We look for healthy, well-built fish with strong coloration, clean fins, and attractive markings. Mature males are especially impressive when their coloration and signature sword develop properly.
We'd rather offer a smaller group of Swordtails we're happy with than fill the tank with average ones.
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The Red Wag Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus) is a bright, active livebearer known for its vivid red body contrasted by dark black fins. It's a classic aquarium fish, but a well-colored Red Wag can still be one of the most eye-catching fish in a planted community tank.
Red Wags are hardy, social, and constantly active throughout the middle and upper portions of the aquarium. Their manageable size and peaceful nature make them an excellent choice for community setups, while their strong red coloration stands out especially well against green plants and darker backgrounds.
Care Information
Scientific Name:Xiphophorus maculatus
Adult Size: About 2–3 inches
Temperament: Peaceful
Swimming Level: Middle to Upper
Diet: Omnivore
Recommended Group: 3+
Temperature: 70–80°F
pH: Approximately 7.0–8.2
Difficulty: Easy
Lifespan: Approximately 3–5 years
Best For: Planted aquariums, peaceful community tanks, livebearer setups, and aquariums where strong color and activity are wanted.
Red Wag Platies do well on a varied diet of quality prepared foods supplemented with plant matter and occasional frozen or live foods. Like most livebearers, they generally prefer moderately hard, mineral-rich water.
They breed readily when males and females are kept together. Plants and other cover can give females space away from persistent males while also providing protection for newly born fry.
The Reserved Aquatics Standard
Red Wags are a familiar fish, so rarity isn't what earns them a place in our reserves. Color and condition do. We look for healthy, well-built fish with rich red coloration, clean fins, and strong contrast between the red body and dark wag markings.
A common fish can still be an exceptional specimen.
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The Blue Neon Tetra (Paracheirodon simulans), also known as the Green Neon Tetra, is a small schooling fish known for the brilliant blue-green stripe that runs nearly the entire length of its body. Compared with the more familiar Neon Tetra, Blue Neons are smaller, more streamlined, and have a cleaner metallic coloration that can look incredible in a planted aquarium.
Their size makes them especially impressive in larger groups. Rather than relying on a single fish for color, a school creates a shifting band of blue across the aquarium as they move together through plants and open water.
Care Information
Scientific Name:Paracheirodon simulans
Adult Size: About 0.75–1 inch
Temperament: Peaceful
Swimming Level: Middle
Diet: Omnivore
Recommended Group: 8+, with larger schools preferred
Temperature: 75–82°F
pH: Approximately 5.0–7.0
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Lifespan: Approximately 3–5 years
Best For: Planted aquariums, peaceful community tanks, nano aquariums, blackwater-inspired setups, and larger display schools.
Blue Neon Tetras appreciate a mature, stable aquarium with plenty of plant cover and some open swimming space. Darker substrates and backgrounds can make their metallic coloration especially noticeable.
Because of their small size, foods should be appropriately sized. Quality micro pellets, finely crushed flakes, and small frozen or live foods all work well.
They should be kept with peaceful tankmates that aren't large enough to view them as food. While a small group can be maintained, their behavior and visual impact are much better in a substantial school.
The Reserved Aquatics Standard
Blue Neon Tetras are a step away from the ordinary community tetra. Their smaller size and intense blue-green coloration make them a variety we specifically seek out when good specimens are available.
We look for well-conditioned fish with full bodies, clean fins, strong metallic coloration, and active schooling behavior. When we find a group worth bringing in, they earn a place in our reserves.
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The Java Fern Clip is an easy way to add established greenery and natural texture to an aquarium without planting into the substrate. Each clip features Java Fern (Microsorum pteropus) secured to a weighted base, making it easy to place, move, or reposition as your aquascape develops.
Java Fern is one of the most dependable aquarium plants available. It tolerates a wide range of conditions, does not require CO₂ injection, and grows well under low to moderate lighting. Its broad green leaves also provide useful cover for shrimp, fry, and smaller fish.
Care Information
Scientific Name:Microsorum pteropus
Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate
Lighting: Low to Moderate
CO₂: Not Required
Temperature: 68–82°F
pH: Approximately 6.0–8.0
Difficulty: Easy
Placement: Foreground to Midground, depending on size
Propagation: Rhizome division and plantlets
Best For: Low-tech planted tanks, shrimp tanks, community aquariums, beginner setups, and aquariums where an easily movable plant is useful.
Java Fern feeds primarily through its leaves and rhizome rather than relying heavily on the substrate. The rhizome should never be buried, as doing so can cause it to rot. The clip keeps the plant anchored without requiring the rhizome to be planted.
As the plant matures, small plantlets may develop on older leaves. These can eventually be separated and grown into new plants.
The Reserved Aquatics Standard
Java Fern is common for a reason. It's hardy, adaptable, and useful in almost any freshwater aquarium. Our focus isn't on making a common plant sound rare. It's on offering healthy, established plants that are ready to go into your tank.
The clip format also makes this a particularly practical option for aquarists who want live plants without permanently attaching or planting them.
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The Larger Mixed Floater Bag is an easy way to add a variety of floating plants to an aquarium in one go. Each bag contains a mix of healthy floaters selected from what we currently have growing, so the exact combination can vary with availability.
Floating plants are especially useful for creating a more natural aquarium. Their roots provide cover for shrimp and fry, while the plants themselves draw nutrients directly from the water column and can help shade areas of the tank below.
Because this is a mixed bag, it's a good option for aquarists who want to establish a healthy layer of surface growth without choosing just one species.
Care Information
Plant Type: Mixed Floating Plants
Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast
Lighting: Low to High
CO₂: Not Required
Temperature: Approximately 68–82°F
pH: Approximately 6.0–8.0
Difficulty: Easy
Placement: Water Surface
Propagation: Natural division and runners, depending on species
Best For: Shrimp tanks, planted aquariums, breeding tanks, fry grow-out tanks, low-tech setups, and aquariums needing additional surface cover.
Floaters generally appreciate good lighting while preferring relatively calm surface water. Heavy splashing or constant submersion of their leaves can damage some varieties.
Because healthy floating plants can reproduce quickly, occasional thinning may be necessary. Removing excess growth also physically removes some of the nutrients the plants have absorbed from the aquarium.
The Reserved Aquatics Standard
Our mixed floater bags come from plants we're actively growing and maintaining in our own systems. We focus on sending healthy, established growth rather than a bag padded out with struggling plants.
The exact mix may change, but the standard doesn't.
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Water Lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) is a floating aquarium plant known for its soft green rosettes and long, branching root systems. Compared with smaller floaters, Water Lettuce creates a much more substantial presence at the surface while its hanging roots add structure below the waterline.
Those roots are especially useful in shrimp tanks and breeding setups, where they provide a large amount of surface area for biofilm as well as cover for shrimp, fry, and other small inhabitants.
Care Information
Scientific Name:Pistia stratiotes
Plant Type: Floating
Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast
Lighting: Moderate to High
CO₂: Not Required
Temperature: Approximately 70–82°F
pH: Approximately 6.0–8.0
Difficulty: Easy
Placement: Water Surface
Propagation: Produces daughter plants by runners
Best For: Shrimp tanks, breeding tanks, planted aquariums, fry cover, and aquariums where larger floating plants are preferred.
Water Lettuce grows best with good overhead lighting and relatively calm surface water. Its leaves should remain above the water whenever possible, as constant splashing and condensation can damage them.
Under good conditions, plants reproduce readily by sending out runners with new daughter plants. Regular thinning may be necessary once a colony becomes established.
The Reserved Aquatics Standard
With floating plants, condition matters more than rarity. We focus on healthy Water Lettuce with established roots and active new growth, taken from plants maintained in our own aquarium systems.
The goal is simple: plants we'd be comfortable putting straight into one of our own displays.
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Duckweed (Lemna spp.) is one of the smallest and fastest-growing floating plants in the aquarium hobby. Its tiny green leaves spread across the water's surface, creating natural cover while pulling nutrients directly from the water column.
It's particularly useful in shrimp tanks, breeding setups, and aquariums where nutrient uptake is a priority. The dense surface growth and dangling roots provide additional grazing area for shrimp and microorganisms while giving fry a little extra cover.
Duckweed is also extremely easy to grow. In the right conditions, a small amount can turn into a substantial colony surprisingly quickly.
Care Information
Scientific Name:Lemna spp.
Plant Type: Floating
Growth Rate: Very Fast
Lighting: Low to High
CO₂: Not Required
Temperature: Approximately 65–82°F
pH: Approximately 6.0–8.0
Difficulty: Very Easy
Placement: Water Surface
Propagation: Natural division
Best For: Shrimp tanks, breeding tanks, fry grow-out tanks, low-tech aquariums, and setups where fast-growing floating plants are wanted.
Duckweed requires very little special care beyond adequate light and nutrients. Because it reproduces so quickly, regular thinning is usually necessary to prevent it from completely covering the surface and reducing light to plants below.
It's worth knowing exactly what you're getting into: Duckweed is extremely persistent. Once introduced to an aquarium, completely removing it can be difficult. For aquarists who want fast-growing surface coverage, that's one of its greatest strengths. For those who don't, another floater may be a better choice.
The Reserved Aquatics Standard
Duckweed certainly isn't rare, and we're not going to pretend it is. What matters here is receiving healthy, actively growing plants that can establish quickly in your aquarium.
Simple, useful, and exceptionally good at what it does.
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Ludwigia Repens (Ludwigia repens) is a colorful stem plant known for the green, bronze, and red tones it can develop throughout its leaves. It's an excellent choice for adding warmer color to a planted aquarium without requiring the demanding conditions of many high-end red plants.
Its appearance changes with growing conditions. Under moderate lighting, Ludwigia Repens often develops a mix of green and reddish tones, while stronger lighting and good nutrition can bring out much deeper reds. Regular trimming encourages branching and can turn a few stems into a dense, colorful group.
Care Information
Scientific Name:Ludwigia repens
Plant Type: Stem Plant
Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast
Lighting: Moderate to High
CO₂: Not Required, but Beneficial
Temperature: Approximately 68–82°F
pH: Approximately 6.0–8.0
Difficulty: Easy
Placement: Midground to Background
Propagation: Stem Cuttings
Best For: Planted aquariums, low-tech and high-tech setups, shrimp tanks, and aquascapes needing an easy source of red or bronze coloration.
Ludwigia Repens benefits from consistent nutrients and good lighting, particularly when deeper red coloration is the goal. CO₂ isn't required for healthy growth, but it can improve growth rate, density, and overall appearance.
Once the stems become tall, simply trim them and replant the healthy cuttings. This encourages the original stems to branch while allowing the cuttings to establish as additional plants.
The Reserved Aquatics Standard
Ludwigia Repens is widely available, but we're looking for healthy stems with good leaf growth, strong coloration, and established new growth. We grow and maintain our plants in aquarium conditions so you're starting with something already accustomed to life underwater.
Good plants shouldn't just survive after you bring them home. They should give you a strong place to start.
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Bacopa is a hardy freshwater stem plant known for its thick green leaves, upright growth, and clean appearance in planted aquariums. Its simple shape works well alongside more textured or colorful plants and makes it an easy way to add height and greenery without requiring a high-tech setup.
Bacopa grows steadily toward the surface and responds well to trimming. Cut stems can be replanted directly into the substrate, making it easy to turn a small group into a fuller background over time.
Care Information
Plant Type: Stem Plant
Growth Rate: Moderate
Lighting: Low to High
CO₂: Not Required, but Beneficial
Temperature: Approximately 68–82°F
pH: Approximately 6.0–8.0
Difficulty: Easy
Placement: Midground to Background
Propagation: Stem Cuttings
Best For: Low-tech planted tanks, community aquariums, shrimp tanks, beginner planted setups, and aquascapes needing easy background growth.
Bacopa is forgiving of a wide range of aquarium conditions, although consistent lighting and nutrients will produce stronger, more compact growth. CO₂ isn't necessary, making it a good option for simpler planted setups.
Once the stems become too tall, they can be trimmed and the healthy tops replanted. The remaining stems can produce new side shoots, allowing a small group to become progressively denser.
The Reserved Aquatics Standard
Bacopa isn't difficult to find, so our focus is on the quality of the plant you receive. We select healthy stems with good leaf growth, clean structure, and active new growth rather than weak cuttings that need to recover before they can start growing.
Simple plants are still worth buying well.
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The Elodea is a fast-growing, hardy aquatic plant known for its long stems covered in dense, bright green leaves. Its simple care requirements and rapid growth make it an excellent choice for both beginner aquariums and established planted tanks.
Elodea grows readily through the water column and provides excellent cover for shrimp, fry, and small fish. Its fast growth also allows it to absorb nutrients directly from the water, making it a useful addition to aquariums where natural nutrient uptake and dense plant growth are desired.
Care Information
Scientific Name:Egeria densa
Care Level: Easy
Lighting: Low to High
CO₂: Not Required
Growth Rate: Fast
Placement: Background
Propagation: Stem Cuttings
Shrimp Safe: Yes
Sold as a pair of Elodea stems.
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The Lobelia Cardinalis is a distinctive aquarium plant known for its compact growth and rounded green leaves that add a different shape and texture among traditional stem plants. Its tidy appearance makes it an excellent choice for breaking up taller stems and creating a more layered, natural-looking planted aquarium.
Lobelia can be trimmed regularly to encourage dense, bushy growth and works especially well in the foreground to midground depending on how it is maintained. It is adaptable to a variety of aquarium conditions and does not require CO₂, although stronger lighting and supplementation can encourage more compact growth.
Care Information
Scientific Name:Lobelia cardinalis
Care Level: Easy to Moderate
Lighting: Low to High
CO₂: Not Required
Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate
Placement: Foreground to Midground
Propagation: Stem Cuttings
Shrimp Safe: Yes
Sold as one Lobelia stem.
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The Hornwort is a fast-growing, hardy aquarium plant known for its dense, feathery green foliage and ability to thrive in a wide variety of freshwater setups. Its bushy growth creates excellent natural cover for shrimp, fry, and small fish while adding texture and movement to the aquarium.
Hornwort is especially useful for breeding tanks and low-tech aquariums because it requires no substrate and readily absorbs nutrients directly from the water column. It can be left floating or anchored into the aquascape, making it an exceptionally versatile plant for both established tanks and new setups.
Care Information
Scientific Name:Ceratophyllum demersum
Care Level: Easy
Lighting: Low to High
CO₂: Not Required
Growth Rate: Fast
Placement: Floating or Background
Propagation: Stem Cuttings
Shrimp Safe: Yes
Sold as a pair of Hornwort stems.
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The Java Moss is a hardy and versatile aquarium moss known for its dense green growth and ability to thrive in a wide range of freshwater conditions. It can be attached to driftwood, rocks, decorations, or allowed to grow freely, making it an excellent choice for both natural aquascapes and breeding setups.
Its fine, branching growth provides exceptional cover for shrimp and fry while creating a large surface area for biofilm and microorganisms to develop. Java Moss requires very little specialized care and can be trimmed and shaped as it grows, making it one of the most dependable plants for shrimp tanks and low-tech aquariums.
Care Information
Scientific Name:Taxiphyllum barbieri
Care Level: Easy
Lighting: Low to High
CO₂: Not Required
Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate
Placement: Foreground, Hardscape or Free-Growing
Propagation: Division / Trimming
Shrimp Safe: Yes
Sold as one cup of Java Moss.
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The Water Fern is an attractive, easy-care aquarium plant with finely divided green leaves that add soft texture and natural movement to a planted tank. Mounted to a convenient clip, it can be easily positioned in the aquarium without needing to plant or disturb the substrate.
Its dense foliage provides additional cover and grazing surfaces for shrimp, fry, and small fish. Water Fern is adaptable to a variety of freshwater conditions and works especially well for adding greenery to areas where traditional rooted plants may be difficult to establish.
Care Information
Scientific Name:Ceratopteris thalictroides
Care Level: Easy
Lighting: Low to High
CO₂: Not Required
Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast
Placement: Midground to Background
Propagation: Adventitious Plantlets
Shrimp Safe: Yes
Sold as one Water Fern Clip.
Quality Worth Keeping.
A solid hang-on-back filter that's already done the hard part. Loaded with Fluval media from an established tank; this one goes straight from our setup to yours with the bacterial colony intact. No cycling wait. Just plug it in and let it work.
If you have a planted tank with a dirt or sand substrate; you need these. MTS burrow constantly, aerating your substrate and preventing the kind of gas pockets that can wipe out a tank. They do their best work at night and you'll barely notice them.
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Hear me out before you scroll past. Bladder Snails get a bad reputation but they're genuinely one of the best cleanup crews you can have in a tank. They break down waste, leftover food, and decaying plant matter; keeping things balanced without you having to do much at all.
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If you're not already running Pothos in or around your tank; this is your sign. Stick the roots in the water and let them hang; and they'll pull nitrates straight out of your water column while trailing out of the tank. It's one of those things that just makes sense once you try it; and they grow like crazy.
Planted tanks shouldn't require a chemistry degree. Our Root Tabs deliver a slow-release blend of essential nutrients directly to the root zone; just push, plant, and grow.
Formulated with a proven slow-release nutrient profile, our root tabs provide nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and essential trace elements; everything your root-feeding plants need for vigorous growth, vibrant color, and a thriving aquascape.
Perfect for root-feeding plants like swords, crypts, vallisneria, and stem plants in nutrient-poor substrates.
• Slow-release formula; feeds for up to 3 months
• Full NPK + trace element profile
• Safe for fish, shrimp, and snails when used as directed
• Works in any substrate; gravel, sand, or soil
• Made in small batches in Oklahoma
Dose: Push one tab into substrate every 4-6 inches near root zone. Replace every 3-5 months.
15 count
These little guys are bright, bold, and pretty hard to kill. Orange Neos are a fantastic choice whether you're just getting into shrimp or adding a pop of color to an established planted tank. They do great in a wide range of water parameters and look amazing against green plants.
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The two-tone pattern on these is just something else. Red and clear banding that looks almost painted on; Red Rilis are a selectively bred variety that always gets comments from anyone who sees the tank.
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These are a head-turner. Black Neocaridina are harder to find and make a seriously dramatic contrast in a planted aquascape. Great for collectors or anyone looking to add something a little different to their tank.
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Honestly one of my favorite colorways. Blue Neos are eye-catching, adaptable, and just fun to watch cruise around a planted tank. Hardy enough for beginners; pretty enough to impress anyone who sees your setup.
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A classic for a reason. Red Neos are prolific, tough, and just look incredible in a planted tank. If you're building a colony or starting your first shrimp tank; these are a great place to start.
Note: Live animal. Local pickup or local delivery only. Drip acclimation recommended before adding to tank.
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Give your aquarium plants everything they need to thrive with the Fish & Fronds Complete Plant Nutrition Bundle. This all-in-one package combines our Macro Fertilizer, Micro Fertilizer, and Slow-Release Root Tabs to provide complete nutrition for both water column feeders and heavy root-feeding plants.
Whether you're growing lush stem plants, colorful carpeting plants, or large Amazon swords and Cryptocorynes, this bundle delivers the nutrients needed for healthy growth, vibrant color, and strong root development.
🌿 Macro Liquid Fertilizer (8 oz)
Provides essential nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) to fuel vigorous growth and healthy foliage.
🌱 Micro Liquid Fertilizer (8 oz)
Supplies iron and essential trace elements to prevent nutrient deficiencies, improve coloration, and support overall plant health.
🌾 15 Slow-Release Root Tabs
Ideal for root-feeding plants such as Amazon swords, Crypts, Vallisneria, and lilies. Each tab slowly releases nutrients directly into the substrate for 3–5 months.
Low-tech and high-tech planted aquariums
Community tanks
Shrimp tanks
Aquascapes
Beginner and advanced hobbyists
✔ Complete nutrition system for aquatic plants
✔ Supports lush growth, vibrant color, and healthy roots
✔ Easy-to-use dosing schedule
✔ Concentrated formulas for long-lasting value
✔ Safe for freshwater aquariums when used as directed
If you're looking for a simple, complete fertilization system, the Fish & Fronds Complete Plant Nutrition Bundle takes the guesswork out of keeping a beautiful planted aquarium. Everything your plants need; above and below the substrate, in one package.
Planted tanks shouldn't require a chemistry degree. Our Macro liquid fertilizer delivers a complete blend of essential macronutrients in every dose; just shake, measure, and pour.
Formulated with a full EI-inspired NPK profile, our macro blend provides nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium; everything your plants need to fuel vigorous growth, lush foliage, and a thriving aquascape.
Perfect for use alongside a dedicated micro fertilizer or as part of a full EI dosing routine.
• Full NPK macronutrient profile
• Supports vigorous plant growth and dense foliage
• Easy 5ml dosing; no scale needed
• Safe for fish, shrimp, and snails when used as directed
• Made in small batches in Oklahoma
Dose: 5ml (one cap) per 10 gallons, 3x weekly on alternating days from micros. Shake well before use.
8 fl oz / 236ml
Planted tanks shouldn't require a chemistry degree. Our Micronutrient liquid fertilizer delivers a complete blend of essential trace elements in every dose; just shake, measure, and pour.
Formulated with CSM+B, our micro blend provides iron, magnesium, manganese, zinc, copper, boron, and molybdenum; everything your plants need at the trace level for vibrant color, strong stems, and healthy new growth.
Perfect for use alongside a dedicated macro fertilizer or as part of a full EI dosing routine.
• Full CSM+B trace element profile
• Chelated iron for maximum bioavailability
• Easy 5ml dosing; no scale needed
• Safe for fish, shrimp, and snails when used as directed
• Made in small batches in Oklahoma
Dose: 5ml (one cap) per 10 gallons, 3x weekly on alternating days from macros. Shake well before use.
8 fl oz / 236ml
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