ASOV - Monthly Meeting February 2026 - Peter Eggler - Plants

Peter Eggler is the founder of Tankquility, a boutique aquarium and terrarium plant nursery in northern New South Wales.

Before establishing Tankquility, Peter worked as a biologist and researcher, and he now applies his scientific background in his approach to horticulture. His focus is on growing aquatic pest-free and accurately identified plants using traditional growing media rather than hydroponic systems. A significant portion of his work is also devoted to plant photography.

Peter is a strong advocate for using “aquarium” plants, almost all of which are semiaquatic, in the terrarium hobby.

Combining a strong commitment to integrity, with expertise in emerse culture, aquatic plant taxonomy, and rare aquarium and terrarium species, Peter has become a trusted and widely respected resource of knowledge for both new and experienced hobbyists in Australia and abroad.

In this presentation, Peter will discuss the emerse cultivation of “aquarium” plants and showcase his stunning photography.