Where to Buy Plants

[fr499y]

Aquaessentials boxed plants are good as well. They send you a nice selection depending on the size you purchase. eg 50L plant bundle or 250L

[thebendyfox]

Looking at doing a plant order in the next couple of days (thread incoming over the weekend... ) - would people recommend Aqua Essentials? I would have normally gone to Aquarium gardens, but none of the plants I am looking at are in stock there.

[Tycho]

I've used aqua essentials and they were really good!

One thing I was really impressed with was how they recycle packaging although for my last order the results were a bit mixed

[thebendyfox]

[Tycho]

I know I was a little taken aback too tbh!

Apparently they collect boxes etc from surrounding businesses and the boxes in good enough condition get reused and the rest get put through a maachine that turns them into packaging... I did suggest that maybe the box they used for me should have been turned to packaging.

[thebendyfox]

Or at least a little proof read in the name of customer service

[Staffylover]

You could also try Tropical fishkeeping uk on
https://tropicalfishkeeping.co.uk/?fbcl ... TWWxXGf1_k
They have a facebook page under the same name, I know someone who has used them with good results, but they were low on stock when I tried so I went with Aquarium Gardens got my delivery today from an order placed on Sunday so quicker than expected

[thebendyfox]

I’m going to place an order on Sunday, as that’s when things should have arrived so that I can get the tank up and running when the plants land.

Which reminds me I need to make sure the bog wood sinks...

[thebendyfox]

Thought it would be only fair to update this: Ordered the plants from Aqua Essentials on the Saturday, and they arrived by Monday! All in very good condition. Well pleased

[Stephen]

Thought it would be only fair to update this: Ordered the plants from Aqua Essentials on the Saturday, and they arrived by Monday! All in very good condition. Well pleased

Aqua Essentials are very good, I have used them a few times and they are my 2nd choice of supplier. Aquarium Gardens are my first choice but unfortunately as you found out, they don't always have the plants in stock when you want them.


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