Salvinia natans is an easy floating plant that gently shades your aquarium, helping reduce the intensity of bright LED lighting. Ideal for tanks where the light feels a little too strong.
Give your plants everything they need to grow well without pressurised CO2. Neutro Combo is a top seller for low-tech tanks, helping plants stay healthy, grow steadily and compete naturally with algae.
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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.
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.
The Coldwater mixed box of plants is intended for cold water aquarium plants setups.
Plants included in these boxes are best kept at 15°C – 18°C (room temperature). These mixed boxes may contain a mixture of bunched and potted plants due to the limited number of cold water aquarium plants available at this temperature (only 14 max).
Mixed boxes are perfect for anyone who's considering setting up a planted aquarium but is looking for an economical start with the highest quality aquarium plants available in the UK. If you're choosing cold water aquarium plants, you may not be sure which plants to select, so leave it up to us and we will do the selecting for you. Our expert Plant Manager knows exactly what looks right with the correct colour combinations and sizes.
Features:
Superb value for money.
A combination of either all potted plants from the greenhouse OR a mix of potted plants and tissue cultured plants (which allows for the very best selection, range and colours).
May contain bunches of plants.
Once you receive these plants, we know you'll be absolutely delighted with the choice and quality. Aqua Essentials has an amazing reputation for quality, and we always live up to it. It's entirely up to you how you plant them in your aquarium, but always remove them from their pots and rock wool and then give them sufficient space to grow.
Cold water aquarium plants are species that thrive in lower temperatures, typically between 15°C and 18°C, making them ideal for unheated aquariums.
Yes, many cold water aquarium plants are hardy and easy to care for, making them a great choice for beginners and simple setups.
The box may include a mix of bunched and potted cold water aquarium plants, depending on availability, as fewer plant species grow in cooler temperatures.
No, most cold water aquarium plants can grow without CO2. However, adding nutrients and proper lighting can improve their growth.
No, the plants are pre-selected by experts to ensure a balanced and healthy mix of cold water aquarium plants suitable for your setup.
