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Unit price per🌿 Tiger Lotus – Bold, Fast-Growing Bulb for Natural Aquascapes
Tiger Lotus (Nymphaea zenkeri) is a stunning centerpiece plant that adds drama, depth, and color to any natural aquarium. With its broad, red-to-green mottled leaves and lily-like form, this aquatic bulb anchors deep into soil and quickly sends up lush foliage — with no need for CO₂ or chemical fertilizers.
Perfect for Father Fish–style dirted tanks, the Tiger Lotus is both beautiful and functional: it pulls excess nutrients from the water, shades your tank, and grows vigorously in low-tech setups.
💚 Why Choose Tiger Lotus?
✅ Striking Appearance – Deep red, green, or variegated leaves for a dramatic focal point
✅ No CO₂ or Fertilizers Needed – Grown naturally, thrives in low-tech tanks
✅ Fast Growth – Great for quickly filling space in new aquariums
✅ Deep Root Feeder – Helps stabilize dirted tanks and balance nutrients
✅ Great for Fish, Shrimp & Fry – Provides shade and structure
🪴 Plant Care Tips:
Lighting: Moderate to high (brings out deeper reds)
Substrate: Deep soil with sand cap strongly recommended
CO₂: Not required
Placement: Midground to background — or as a bold centerpiece
Growth Rate: Fast once rooted
Tank Size: Best in 10 gallons or larger
🌱 Remove surface pads if you want the plant to stay low and bushy.
🌿 Father Fish Tip:
“Let that lotus root deep in good soil and don’t rush it. It’ll explode with color and balance your tank from the ground up.”
🛒 Why Buy from Us:
• Farm-grown in natural soil — not hormone-treated
• No chemicals, no CO₂, and no artificial boosters
• Shipped fresh, healthy, and ready to root
• Ideal for Father Fish and low-tech aquarium systems
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Unit price per🌿 Madagascar Lace Plant – Rare, Elegant Bulb for Natural Aquariums
The Madagascar Lace Plant (Aponogeton madagascariensis) is one of the most breathtaking plants in the hobby. Its delicate, lace-like leaves create a stunning display of texture and movement, making it a true showpiece in natural, low-tech aquariums. Grown from a hardy bulb, this rare species thrives in deep substrate without CO₂ or chemical fertilizers — just soil, light, and time.
Ideal for Father Fish–style setups, the Madagascar Lace offers both beauty and function, helping cycle nutrients and create a peaceful, planted oasis.
💚 Why Choose the Madagascar Lace Plant?
✅ Unique Lace-Like Leaves – A rare, eye-catching texture found in no other aquarium plant
✅ Perfect for Natural Setups – Grown in soil with zero synthetic inputs
✅ CO₂-Free Growth – No liquid dosing or boosters needed
✅ Graceful Movement – Long leaves sway gently with current
✅ Excellent Background Focal Plant – Ideal for larger tanks and deep substrate systems
🪴 Plant Care Tips:
Lighting: Moderate to high (enhances leaf development)
Substrate: Deep, rich soil with a sand cap strongly recommended
CO₂: Not required
Placement: Background or open midground with gentle flow
Growth Rate: Medium (slower than other Aponogetons)
Tank Size: Best in 20 gallons and up
🌱 Do not bury the bulb completely — plant halfway into the substrate and allow time to sprout.
🌿 Father Fish Tip:
“This plant is a masterpiece of nature. Plant it deep, give it space, and let it lace your tank with beauty and balance.”
🛒 Why Buy from Us:
• Organically grown from bulb — no tissue culture, no chemicals
• Grown in real soil, not hydroponic tanks
• Safe for shrimp, fry, and all natural aquariums
• Hand-selected for size, vitality, and readiness to grow
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Unit price per🌿 Dwarf Aquarium Lily – Compact Color & Grace from a Hardy Bulb
The Dwarf Aquarium Lily (Nymphaea stellata) is a compact, colorful lily species that brings soft elegance and visual balance to low-tech aquariums. Its reddish-green leaves fan outward like miniature lily pads, creating shade, texture, and a natural focal point — all from a single hardy bulb.
Unlike high-maintenance lilies, this one thrives with no CO₂, no fertilizers, and no liquid dosing. It draws nutrients from rich substrate and performs best in dirted tanks following the Father Fish method.
💚 Why Choose Dwarf Aquarium Lily?
✅ Compact & Colorful – Beautiful red or green leaf tones in a tidy, manageable size
✅ Grows from Bulb – No special care or ferts needed — just plant and wait
✅ Perfect for 10–20 Gallon Tanks – Adds structure without overcrowding
✅ Naturally Grown – No CO₂, chemicals, or hydroponics
✅ Supports Tank Balance – Pulls nutrients from substrate and adds surface shade
🪴 Plant Care Tips:
Lighting: Low to moderate (stronger light deepens red tones)
Substrate: Rich soil with a sand cap preferred
CO₂: Not required
Placement: Midground to background
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
Tank Size: Great for 10+ gallon tanks
🌱 Plant the bulb halfway into the soil. If pads reach the surface, trim to encourage bushier growth.
🌿 Father Fish Tip:
“A lily that grows without fuss. This one’s for small tanks, shrimp tanks, and folks who want natural beauty without bottled nonsense.”
🛒 Why Buy from Us:
• Organically grown, no CO₂ or additives used
• Hand-selected bulbs — shipped fresh, never dried
• Ideal for shrimp, fry, and balanced aquascapes
• Curated by the Father Fish team to thrive in natural systems
$13.95
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Unit price per🌿 Aponogeton boivinianus – Large, Crinkled Leaf Bulb for Big Natural Tanks
Aponogeton boivinianus is a stunning, oversized bulb plant with broad, crinkled leaves that develop a deep green to bronze hue under natural conditions. Best suited for large aquariums, this plant becomes a dominant background or centerpiece feature, thriving without the need for fertilizers or CO₂.
This is a rare, impressive species grown the Father Fish way — 100% naturally and ready to root in rich soil.
💚 Why Choose Aponogeton boivinianus?
✅ Giant, Crinkled Leaves – A real statement piece
✅ Naturally Grown Bulb – No additives or artificial support
✅ Perfect for Deep Substrate Tanks – Pulls nutrients directly from soil
✅ Low-Tech Approved – Thrives without ferts or CO₂
✅ Rare & Beautiful – Not often found in stores
🪴 Plant Care Tips:
Lighting: Moderate
CO₂: Not required
Placement: Background
Substrate: Bury 2/3 of bulb in rich soil
Growth Rate: Fast in ideal conditions
Tank Size: 30 gallons and up
This one needs space — give it room and watch it grow.
🌿 Father Fish Tip:
“Big leaves, big beauty. This is the plant for aquascapers who want the wild.”
🛒 Why Buy from Us?
• Rare, large bulb — not lab-grown
• Grown in natural ponds and deep soil tanks
• Packaged for live arrival, ready to root
• Supports water balance and oxygenation
$9.95
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Unit price per🌿 Aponogeton Ulvaceus – Elegant, Flowing Leaves for Natural Aquariums
Aponogeton ulvaceus is a graceful aquatic bulb plant known for its long, translucent, ruffled leaves that sway beautifully with the current. This species quickly becomes a centerpiece in any tank, offering both visual impact and real ecosystem support — no CO₂, no liquid fertilizers, and no synthetic treatments required.
Perfect for deeper tanks or open aquascapes, Aponogeton ulvaceus grows rapidly in nutrient-rich substrate and helps absorb excess nutrients while adding depth and motion to your layout.
💚 Why Choose Aponogeton Ulvaceus?
✅ Flowing, Ruffled Leaves – Adds elegant movement and soft texture to your aquascape
✅ No CO₂ or Ferts Needed – Grows naturally from bulb in deep substrate
✅ Fast Growing – Great for quickly filling larger tanks or new setups
✅ Natural Filtration – Deep roots pull nutrients from the substrate
✅ Safe for All Inhabitants – Perfect for shrimp, fry, and peaceful communities
🪴 Plant Care Tips:
Lighting: Low to moderate
Substrate: Rich soil with a sand cap (deep enough to support root spread)
CO₂: Not needed
Placement: Background or large open midground
Growth Rate: Fast once sprouted
Tank Size: Best in 20 gallons and larger
🌱 Plant the bulb partially in the substrate and allow time for sprouting. Trim older leaves to encourage fresh growth.
🌿 Father Fish Tip:
“This plant grows like nature intended — no tricks, no bottles. Give it soil and stillness, and it’ll reward you with a curtain of life.”
🛒 Why Buy from Us:
• Organically grown from healthy bulbs, no hydroponics
• Free of chemicals, additives, or artificial boosters
• Shipped fresh and ready to grow — never dried
• Selected by Father Fish aquarists for strength and quality
$8.95
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Unit price per🌿 Aponogeton crispus – Hardy, Flowing Bulb Plant for Deep Substrate Tanks
Aponogeton crispus is a hardy, adaptable bulb plant with light green, lightly ruffled leaves that can grow over a foot long. Ideal for background planting in deep-soil tanks, this large bulb arrives ready to root and thrive with no added fertilizers or CO₂.
Its gentle leaves sway naturally in the current, adding soft movement and a natural look to Father Fish–style tanks.
💚 Why Choose Aponogeton crispus?
✅ Flowing, Ruffled Leaves – Adds softness and height
✅ Naturally Grown Bulb – No grow pots or chemical additives
✅ Large Size – Perfect for 20–55+ gallon aquariums
✅ Low-Maintenance – Great for beginners
✅ Safe for All Inhabitants – Peaceful for fry and shrimp
🪴 Plant Care Tips:
Lighting: Low to moderate
CO₂: Not required
Placement: Background
Substrate: Bury 2/3 of bulb in deep soil
Tank Size: 20 gallons and up
Growth Rate: Moderate
Can go dormant for short periods. Keep the bulb in place.
🌿 Father Fish Tip:
“It’s the plant you don’t have to baby — it roots itself and takes off in real soil.”
🛒 Why Buy from Us?
• Grown in natural substrate, no ferts or CO₂
• Shipped fresh and large, ready to plant
• Trusted by low-tech hobbyists and deep soil tank keepers
$10.95
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Unit price per🌿 Aponogeton longiplumulosus (Large) – Flowing Background Bulb for Natural Aquariums
Aponogeton longiplumulosus is a stunning, large-leafed aquatic plant with gently ruffled foliage that flows like underwater fabric. Native to Madagascar, this bulb plant is perfect for deep, soil-based aquariums, where it can grow tall and wide without the need for CO₂ or chemical fertilizers.
Once established, it becomes a true showpiece — ideal for background planting in large aquariums or as a centerpiece in medium tanks.
💚 Why Choose Aponogeton longiplumulosus?
✅ Long, Ruffled Leaves – Adds natural motion and elegance
✅ Naturally Grown from Bulb – No pots, no chemicals
✅ Great for Background or Centerpiece – Can reach 12–20+ inches tall
✅ No CO₂ or Fertilizers Needed – Thrives in dirted tanks
✅ Safe for Community Fish, Fry & Shrimp – Offers shade and shelter
✅ Low Effort, High Impact – Just plant the bulb and let it grow
🪴 Plant Care Tips:
Lighting: Low to moderate
CO₂: Not required
Substrate: Deep soil with sand cap (bury ⅔ of the bulb, tip exposed)
Placement: Background or centerpiece
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast once established
Tank Size: 20 gallons and up
May enter a natural dormant period — do not discard the bulb if leaves die back.
🌿 Father Fish Tip:
“Plant it once, walk away, and watch it take over your background like a soft forest breeze.”
🛒 Why Buy from Us?
• Naturally grown and soil-started — not tank-farmed
• No chemical growth boosters or CO₂ used
• Large, healthy bulb with strong growth potential
• Perfect for Father Fish method aquariums and balanced setups
$11.95
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Unit price per🌿 Aponogeton natans (Extra Large Bulb) – Graceful Floating Leaf Bulb Plant
Aponogeton natans is a beautiful, adaptable bulb plant known for its floating, heart-shaped leaves and tall underwater stems. This extra large bulb version produces bold, elegant growth — perfect for deep tanks, natural aquascapes, and open-top setups.
Unlike most rooted plants, A. natans sends its leaves toward the surface, providing a natural canopy and gentle surface shade. It grows well in soil-based tanks with no CO₂, no fertilizers, and no special equipment.
💚 Why Choose Aponogeton natans?
✅ Floating Leaf Form – Creates a unique upper-layer aesthetic
✅ Ideal for Deep Tanks – Long stems reach surface effortlessly
✅ Naturally Grown Bulb – No chemical boosters or additives
✅ Supports Water Balance – Helps shade and reduce algae
✅ Perfect for Natural Layouts – Wild, flowing growth style
🪴 Plant Care Tips:
Lighting: Moderate
CO₂: Not required
Placement: Background or open-top tanks
Substrate: Plant ⅔ of bulb in rich soil (tip exposed)
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
Tank Size: 20 gallons and up
May enter dormancy periodically — keep the bulb in place and it will regrow.
🌿 Father Fish Tip:
“You want a pond vibe in your tank? This is how you get it — floating leaves, no chemicals, and pure grace.”
🛒 Why Buy from Us?
• Large, healthy bulb grown in real soil
• No hydroponics, CO₂, or hormone additives
• Shipped fresh and ready to plant
• Great for surface coverage and natural shade
$16.95
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Unit price per🌿 Aponogeton barclaya – Rare Textured Leaf Bulb for Natural Aquariums
Aponogeton barclaya is a highly sought-after bulb plant with large, soft, and textured reddish-green leaves that flow gracefully in the water. Native to Southeast Asia, Barclaya is prized for its distinctive appearance and its ability to become a true centerpiece plant in a dirted or deep-substrate aquarium.
This rare bulb is naturally grown and shipped ready to sprout — no CO₂, no fertilizers, and no chemicals.
💚 Why Choose Aponogeton barclaya?
✅ Unique Leaf Texture – Ruffled and veined for visual impact
✅ Striking Reddish-Green Color – Stands out in natural aquascapes
✅ Naturally Grown from Bulb – No hydroponics or additives
✅ Low-Tech Friendly – Grows well in deep soil without ferts
✅ Rare & High Value – A true showpiece for experienced aquarists
🪴 Plant Care Tips:
Lighting: Moderate
Substrate: Deep soil with sand cap
CO₂: Not required
Placement: Centerpiece or background
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
Tank Size: 20 gallons and up
May experience a dormant phase. Do not discard the bulb if leaves melt back.
🌿 Father Fish Tip:
“This one’s a showstopper — big leaves, bold color, and zero chemicals. Let it bloom.”
🛒 Why Buy from Us?
• Rare bulb, grown naturally in soil
• Never tank-farmed or chemically boosted
• Perfect for deep substrate, no-dosing tanks
• Carefully shipped for live arrival and sprouting
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All plants you purchase from Father Fish are grown without the use of chemical fertilizer or Co2 injections. This provides the perfect plants for growing in your Father Fish Aquarium.
