Dutch Style Mixed Box of Aquarium Plants
Model:DUTCHMB-12
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£57.99 - Regular price
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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.
Our Delivery Promise to you
If you choose Express Delivery, we will replace any plants that are damaged due to delays. Express Delivery is a fast, trackable, and reliable option with a one hour delivery window. It also ensures that the plants will arrive in the same condition as when they left our facility. If you choose a different postage option, such as Tracked 24 or Tracked 48, you will not be covered for any damages due to delays and will assume the risk yourself if the plants do not arrive in good condition. Express Delivery includes an insurance policy, which may cost more but provides added peace of mind.
If you order before 4pm we dispatch the same working day (Mon-Fri). Shipping prices start at £4.99 depending on the speed of delivery required.
Pick the size you want from the drop down menu!
A Dutch Style Aquascape is a full plant only aquarium with no rock or wood. It is based on a more formal style of aquatic gardening with the art of creating rows and 'clumps' of plants and positioning them in a way that creates a natural looking layout.
It is predominately stem plants which vary in textures, tones and colours.
Rules of a Dutch aquascape:
- Red focal plants to be positioned to the side (not in the centre)
- No two same plants of the same colour to be positioned next to one another
- No two plants with the same leaf shape to be positioned next to each other
- Plants to be positioned in 'rows' to create depth
- Aim for good contrast in colour but keep simple
- Height of plants to be different next to each other
It can be tricky to create your own Dutch Style Aquacsape so Aqua Essentials have put together a box with everything you need :) You will need a good nutrient-based substrate and regular fertilisation and liquid carbon to make a success of this box.
Aftercare with a Dutch Aquascape is key. Regular maintenance and pruning of the plants are important. Any new shoots can be snipped off and replanted, any old plants can be discarded. All plant waste and debris to be removed from the tank using a net so as not to clog the filter. I recommend Neutro T and Neutro CO2 as your plant fertilisers on a daily basis. If you are using pressurised CO2 use Neutro+ as your alternative to Neutro T.
This can be a challenging set-up however extremely rewarding so well worth trying if you fancy dipping your toes in a plant only aquarium.
In your Dutch Style Mixed Box, simply choose the box which is suitable for your tank size. you will receive a mixture of potted plants (and maybe some tissue culture plants) suitable for this type of aquascape and at least one will be red. Each plant will have a instructing you where to plant i.e. background, midground & foreground.
Note: the image shows a 'typical' Dutch Style aquascape by Tropica. The plants you receive will be different from the picture but the plants will look fantastic and perfect for a Dutch Aquascape.
50L = 12 pots
100L = 24 pots
150L = 36 pots
200L = 48 pots
300L = 72 pots
Guarantees
We're environmentally friendly
1. Sustainable Packaging
2. Fast Delivery
3. Guarantee
Your plants will be wrapped with recyclable Honey Comb wrap - sounds cool because it is :). It interlocks which means we don't need to use tape either, reducing our impact on the environment.
Not only is delivery fast with DPD Express but it's also green as they offset all the carbon their vehicles produce. Guilt free delivery which we're very proud of...
We guarantee you'll be happy with your order. But if you're not, please contact us so we can resolve. We are 100% here to help and will always do our best to resolve any issues - that's a promise.
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