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Aqua Essentials

Glossostigma elatinoides

Model:045a

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Quick Facts

Rating: Average

Common name:

Origin: Australia

Position in Aquarium: Foreground

Grows up to (cm): 3 cm

Pot Size: 5 cm

Growth rate: Fast

Plant Sizes

Just wanted to give you a heads up that the image of the plant you'll be receiving is just an example of what you can expect. Each plant is unique and may vary in size and shape, so it won't be an exact match to the photo. If we provide a size guide, keep in mind that it's just an estimate and that plants can vary in size depending on the time of year.

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.

Glossostigma elatinoides from New Zealand is much in demand in Japanese-inspired aquariums. It is one of the smallest aquarium plants (2-3 cm tall), and thus a good foreground plant. A difficult plant demanding a lot of light. Grows upwards if light is poor. Make sure larger plants do not overshadow it. When planting in the aquarium small clumps (approx. 1/8 pot) should be placed at intervals of a few centimetres to help the plants grow together more quickly. CO2 addition and soft water promote growth significantly. 

Glossostigma elatinoides - Aqua Essentials
Glossostigma elatinoides - Aqua Essentials
Glossostigma elatinoides - Aqua Essentials
Glossostigma elatinoides - Aqua Essentials

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  • All In Stock

    Everything you see on the site is in stock, ready to ship. No special orders, no waiting around.

  • Fast Dispatch

    Fast shipping. If you order before 4pm Mon-Fri, we'll ship the same day. Whoooosh.

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Product details

1. Delivery Information

How much does shipping cost?
Shipping starts from £4.99 up to 5kgs on a tracked 48 service. If you want it faster (recommended for plants) then choose Tracked 24 £6.99) or DPD Express Delivery (£8.99).

How long does shipping take?
Not long in general. DPD is the fastest service available and if you order before pm we'll dispatch the same working day. DPD aim to get the parcel to you in 1-2 working days (excluding bank holidays).

Is there tracking available?

Sure but only once your chosen delivery service has scanned your parcel. Tracking will then be sent to either your mobile phone or email address.

2. Stock availability

We always show exactly how many of each item we have available. Just above the Add to Cart button is where that specific number is displayed.

3. Customer service

If you need support on any product, just shoot us a message. We're here Mon-Fri on chat or email.

Customer Reviews

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Karl S.
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Purchased as a punt, to offer a bit of carpeting. Healthy plant, vibrant colour. Time will tell...

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Karl S.
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Purchased as a punt, to offer a bit of carpeting. Healthy plant, vibrant colour. Time will tell...

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Michael P.
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Quick service nice plants carpiting well A+++

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Michael P.
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Quick service nice plants carpiting well A+++

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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