{"product_id":"glossostigma-elatinoides-large-tub","title":"Glossostigma elatinoides Large Tub","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nta-product\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"nta-title\"\u003eGlossostigma elatinoides Large Tub\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"nta-tagline\"\u003eA classic fine-leaved carpeting plant supplied in a larger cultured tub, ideal for establishing a bright green foreground with more starting plant mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reservoir Aquatics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aquatic Plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted freshwater aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e RATC1101\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelling form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large tub tissue culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔️ Perfect if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a low carpeting foreground plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can provide strong light at substrate level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a larger starting quantity than a standard tissue-culture cup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can provide stable nutrients and preferably CO₂.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e❌ Consider something else if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour aquarium has low light at substrate level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a plant that thrives without regular trimming once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour livestock will continually uproot fine foreground plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose Glossostigma elatinoides?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlossostigma is a proven carpeting plant for bright planted aquariums. Given sufficient light, nutrients and stable conditions, it can spread across the foreground to create a fine-textured green carpet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForeground carpet\u003c\/strong\u003e – Suited to low, spreading layouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarger starting portion\u003c\/strong\u003e – The large tub provides more plant material for initial planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean cultured format\u003c\/strong\u003e – Tissue culture is supplied without aquarium pests from a conventional holding tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquascaping flexibility\u003c\/strong\u003e – Divide into small plugs and space across the foreground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box nta-warning\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSetup \u0026amp; Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the plant from the culture tub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse away the culture gel thoroughly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivide into small plugs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant plugs a short distance apart in nutrient-supportive substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide strong light and stable conditions while new growth establishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim regularly once the carpet thickens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrevent shading and detritus accumulation within dense growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain consistent nutrients and CO₂ where used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplant healthy trimmings where additional coverage is wanted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNTA Insight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGlossostigma commonly grows upward rather than creeping when light at substrate level is insufficient. A larger tub gives you more starting material, but it does not remove the plant’s lighting and CO₂ demands.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes Glossostigma need CO₂?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt can survive without injected CO₂ in some setups, but CO₂ is strongly recommended for compact, reliable carpeting growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eShould I remove the tissue-culture gel?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Rinse the gel away before planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy is it growing upward?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eInsufficient light at substrate level is a common cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Reservoir Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Large Tub","offer_id":43277169230033,"sku":"RATC1101","price":34.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/5771\/2849\/files\/reservoir-aquatics-glossostigma-elatinoides-large-tub.png?v=1788074907","url":"https:\/\/nanotanksaustralia.com.au\/products\/glossostigma-elatinoides-large-tub","provider":"Nano Tanks Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}