{"title":"AQUATIC PLANTS","description":"\u003ch1 id=\"firstHeading\" class=\"firstHeading mw-first-heading\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-page-title-main\"\u003eCOMING SOON...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ceratophyllum-demersum","title":"Ceratophyllum demersum","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"640\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"269\"\u003eCeratophyllum demersum\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly called \u003cstrong data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"304\"\u003ehornwort\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the most versatile and widespread aquatic plants in aquariums and paludariums. It is characterized by its \u003cstrong data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"436\"\u003elong, thin stems\u003c\/strong\u003e, covered with needle-like and delicate leaves, which create a natural and very decorative effect. 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data-end=\"1350\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1211\"\u003eBreeding tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e: the dense structure provides excellent shelter for fry and small invertebrates, increasing their chances of survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003ePaludariums and natural tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e: ideal for creating floating or rooted green areas, contributing to biological balance and ecosystem stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1661\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1661\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003eSupport for fish and invertebrates\u003c\/strong\u003e: shrimp and small fish find a perfect environment for grazing and protection among the dense branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli 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