I was surprised at how many plants I got. I don't know how to get that 36 number but I got WAY more than 36 bunches of plants. Maybe its 36 different varieties but that seems too many. I don't think they will all fit in my 30 gal. tank. I was also surprised my plants arrived today because of all the damage hurricane sandy caused. My delivery was 6 hours late but it couldn't be helped. Even though my plants were late they arrived in great condition and my fiddler crab is still very lively. You have earned yourself a new customer for life. You guys should sell fish too, I want to get some neon tetras.Excellent job aquariumplants.com