Aqua Essentials
South American Style Mixed Aquarium Plant Box
A natural mix of broad-leaved swords and fine stem plants for an authentic Amazon-style layout
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£71.99 - Regular price
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£71.99
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About Mixed Boxes
Mixed Boxes are the best way to add lots of plants into your aquarium without the hassle of having to choose the plants - leave it up to the experts!
Our plant manager will persoanlly pick your plants choosing a range of foreground, midground and background plants. All mixed boxes have a range of colours and sizes so when they arrive with you, it looks beautiful immediately.
What size should I choose?
Select the mixed box that is closest to your aquarium taking into consideration any wood or rocks you already have in there. If that's the case, try the next size down.
Can I request specific plants in a Mixed Box?
You can't request specific plants but if you'd like more foreground than background for eg, shoot us a message and we'll see what we can do for you.
Description
Create an authentic South American-inspired aquascape with this hand-picked mix of aquarium plants, chosen by our Plant Manager to reflect the natural, open layouts typical of Amazon basin waterways.
A South American biotope-style aquascape favours broad-leaved swords for structure, softer stem and fine-leaved plants for natural contrast, and a looser, less formal layout than a Dutch-style tank — closer to how plants actually grow along slow-moving South American rivers and streams.
A few things to keep in mind when planning your layout:
- Broad-leaved swords work well as background structure
- Fine-leaved and stem plants add natural contrast in the mid and foreground
- Keep the layout open rather than dense — this style isn't about filling every gap
- Pairs well with driftwood roots and a sand or fine gravel substrate for an authentic look
Each box includes a mix of background, midground and foreground plants suited to this style. As with all our mixed boxes, the exact plants vary week to week depending on what's freshest in stock, so no two boxes are quite the same.
Sizes run from 50L (12 pots) up to 500L (120 pots), so there's a box matched to your tank. Every plant is packed fresh from our UK facility and arrives ready to plant.
Our Delivery Promise to You
Express Delivery is our fastest and most reliable option. Orders are fully trackable, delivered within a one-hour time slot, and covered by our replacement guarantee if plants are damaged due to delivery delays. It’s ideal if you want extra peace of mind and plants arriving exactly as they left us.
Tracked 24 is a great value option and usually arrives within a couple of days.
Order before 4pm (Mon–Fri) for same-day dispatch.
Shipping starts from £4.99 for Tracked 24 and £6.99 for DPD Express.
Customers praised these aquarium plants as "healthy and lush" with excellent variety for South American-themed tanks. Shoppers appreciated the "great selection" of reds and greens, strong roots, and generous quantity. Plants arrived well-packaged, moist, and in excellent condition. Most reported strong growth and successful tank establishment.
- Excellent range of plants, all healthy and lush. Highly recommended.
- Completely fill my new aquarium with the most luscious and beautiful plants
- A lot more than I expected and excellent quality.
J
These plants were really good, each one labelled with good packaging keeping them moist. No snails or damage to the plants, all well packaged. For anyone wanting to recreate an Amazonian river they are a must.
D
Excellent range of plants, all healthy and lush. Highly recommended.
G
Plants arrived quickly and were well packed. A lot more than I expected and excellent quality. I would deffinately buy again.
D
Great selection, strong good roots. I will definitely be ordering again.
M
Well what can I say…. I have a 180L tank, I brought the 150L size pack and I had more than enough to scape my tank! There was great selection in the pack, plenty of greens and reds, and even two portions of floating plants.
All in the tank and doing well so far.
Thanks so much.
J
Really Lovely plants that are growing well
I
Plants arrived in excellent condition, just starting to grow and spread, so far so good.
J
Ordered the 50L selection about 3 weeks. All plants arrived in great condition and are doing really well with plenty of new growth already. I received a great mix of 12 plants – selection of back-, mid- and fore-ground plants and a nice variety of colours (reds, dark green, bright green) fitting the South American theme. Would definitely recommend and buy again in future.
A
I can't believe the value in this. I was able to completely fill my new aquarium with the most luscious and beautiful plants, all befitting the South American biotope completely. I'm so grateful! Thank you guys
K
Good if u not sure what type of plants will go well in South America type tank, delivered in good condition, growing really well
S
I ordered this box for my new aquarium a couple of months ago, and I'm very glad I did. The selection was great, exactly as described, and the box arrived promptly and the plants were in great condition. I would recommend this box to anyone setting up a South American themed tank.
S
Hi
I have just put the soil in my Jewel Trigon 350ltr tank, and am ready to order plants, would the South American mix be suitable for a tropical set up, and your Colombo CO2 reactor be suitable for the size and shape of tank?
Thanks
Simon
Sure it would be fine
D
Hi. Is the selection all “easy” growing plants or is it a mix? I have previously run CO2 and was thinking of doing the same in my new tank with this selection - but if they are all easy then I might think again. Thanks
They are a mixture of easy and more advanced plants that are suitable for a South American set up.
What is a South American biotope aquascape?
A South American biotope-style aquascape recreates the natural, open layouts found in Amazon basin waterways — broad-leaved swords for structure, softer stem and fine-leaved plants for contrast, and a looser, less formal look than a Dutch-style tank.
What plants come in the South American Style Mixed Box?
You'll receive a mix of background, midground and foreground plants suited to this style, typically including broad-leaved swords and fine-leaved or stem species. As with all our mixed boxes, exact plants vary week to week depending on what's freshest in stock.
How many pots do I need for my tank?
Choose the box size closest to your tank: 50L needs 12 pots, 100L needs 24, 150L needs 36, 200L needs 48, and 300L needs 72.
Do the plants require CO2 to grow?
Most plants can grow without CO2, but adding CO2 can improve growth and enhance colours. These plants perform well in both low-tech and high-tech setups.
Are these aquarium plants suitable for beginners?
Yes — this mixed box is suitable for beginners and experienced aquascapers alike. The plants are selected to work well together and grow successfully in most setups.
