Ecoscape Xlarge Cabomba Green

Description

Ecoscape Xlarge Cabomba Green — Tall fan-leaved Cabomba replica for the back of deep aquariums

Live Cabomba is one of the most admired background plants and one of the quickest to fall apart, shedding its fine leaves when light or nutrients drop. Ecoscape Xlarge Cabomba Green (SKU: 28289) is an Aqua One Ecoscape artificial plant styled on Cabomba caroliniana, the stem plant with bright green, finely divided fan-shaped leaves stacked up long stems. Retailer listings put Ecoscape Xlarge plants at about 40 cm, the tallest size in the range, so it rises well up the back glass of deep tanks. It is plastic on a weighted base, so the soft fan shape stays intact with no light, CO₂ or fertiliser.

Aqua One states that Ecoscape plants need no special lighting, supplements or pruning, are safe with destructive fish such as cichlids, carry no risk of introducing pests or parasites, and do not decay, so they hold their shape far longer than live plants. That makes the Xlarge Cabomba a practical stand-in in goldfish tanks, where live Cabomba is eaten, and in large cichlid displays, where it is uprooted. Its height suits aquariums of about 45 cm and taller, including 90 cm and 120 cm displays, where a row of three or more makes a solid green backdrop. The fine leaves also hide heaters and intake pipes without blocking much flow. Aqua One lists the range for coldwater and tropical aquariums, some retailers list marine use as well, and each plant may vary slightly from the photo. The fine leaves collect debris over time, and a rinse every month or so keeps them bright green.

Usage & Application

When to Use

• Deep tank backgrounds: A 40 cm screen for tall aquariums.
• Goldfish tanks: The Cabomba look without the plant being eaten.
• Large cichlid displays: Background foliage that cannot be uprooted for good.
• Low-tech set-ups: No strong lighting or CO₂ needed to keep it green.

Placement & Care Guide

• Rinse first: Rinse in tap water, never soap or chemicals.
• Anchor deeply: Cover the weighted base with a good layer of substrate to steady the tall stems.
• Use the back corners: Place along the rear glass or around equipment.
• Clean gently: Swish or brush the fine leaves under running water to lift algae.

Product Specifications & Highlights

Key Features

• Cabomba-style fans: Finely divided green leaves on tall stems.
• Xlarge height: About 40 cm for deep aquariums.
• Weighted base: Stable in gravel or sand.
• No shedding: Keeps every leaf, unlike live Cabomba in low light.
• Pest-free: Nothing living carried into the tank.

Product Details

• Brand: Aqua One (Kong’s, Australia)
• SKU: 28289
• Barcode (GTIN/EAN): 9325136186949
• Product Type: Artificial Plant > Plastic Plant (Cabomba)
• Range: Aqua One Ecoscape
• Size: Xlarge, approx. 40 cm tall
• Colour: Green
• Material: Plastic foliage on a weighted base
• Related: Ecoscape Xlarge Cabomba Red (SKU 28286)
• Target Environment: Coldwater and tropical aquariums