Aquarium Plants and how to care and grow them successfully in a home aquarium.
We have hundreds of species of aquarium plants to choose from for a home aquarium and it can be a little confusing. We help you buy the best Aquarium Plants for your fish tank.
We have lots of Aquarium Plants articles and blogs that will help you care for your aquatic plants better and have a better chance of growing them in a home aquarium or tropical fish tank.
Owning an aquarium is a satisfying past-time. Just observing your fish is relaxing and improves your sense of well being. Once you have found your ideal tank, filters, pumps and fish species, the hunt is on for accessories that will enhance your fishes’ environment such as plants, which may be real or synthetic. In this …
Living plants are extremely beneficial for fish tanks, soaking up harmful nitrates from the water to keep your fish safe, provide shelter for shy fish and fry, and create a verdant, beautiful aquascape for the onlooker to enjoy. The main drawback of living plants is that they require a certain amount of maintenance to keep …
Bettas are not for keeping in small fish tanks or jars. Yes, they are labyrinth fish that have the ability to breathe oxygen from the surface of the water which means they can live in water conditions with low oxygens levels. A fish of their kind needs a worthy habitat that can illustrate their natural …
Baby fish need a suitable environment that can mimic the natural habitat where they can develop fittingly. For this, you need to include plants which can harbor them a shelter, area to roam and hide, and taste their first food. But not all plants are perfect for baby fish. Some have larger leaves and some …
Humble guppies may not seem like the sharpest tools in the shed, but many researches have shown that guppies are smarter than we think. Believe it or not, they are also smart enough to choose the type of plants they like. They will even choose their favorite plants to have their babies. Taking shelter from …
If you are a freshwater aquarium enthusiast and looking to add some authentic greenery to a tank brimming with African freshwater species like tetras, cichlids, and distichodus, Anubias Nana is a low maintenance West African plant that can thrive in your aquarium. It is almost impossible to get the care, maintenance, and propagation of this …
Low maintenance, hardy, and attractively looking, Java moss is one of the most popular aquatic plants among aquarium enthusiasts. Suitable for tanks of all types, shapes, and sizes, this plant is one of the favorites when it comes to Aquascaping. But, Java Moss’s usefulness goes beyond mere aesthetics. It benefits the aquarium life in numerous …
Anyone interested in making elaborately decorated aquariums should know about Java Fern, one of the most useful plants in aquarium decoration. Java Fern is beautiful to look at and works well alongside many different types of plants and fish. It grows slowly, which is great because that makes your aquarium require little maintenance. Faster growing …
Plants are a vital part of the overall health and well-being of any freshwater home aquarium. Unfortunately, many newcomers to the hobby do not understand how to properly incorporate plants into an aquarium and what’s needed to care for them. This often leads to them asking fish forums and pet stores the question we hear …
Pygmy Chain Sword is a great little aquarium plant for injecting much-needed interest and cover into the foreground of your fish tank. It is fêted by the likes of world-famous Japanese aquascaper Takashi Amano, who is known for using this little plant in surprising ways in his dramatic aquatic environments. Better still, Pygmy Chain Swordplant …
From the aquatic family Araceae, Cryptocoryne Balansae is one of the most popular and long-lasting aquarium plants. It is found naturally distributed in tropical regions of India, Southeast Asia, and New Guinea where it thrives in streams and large rivers. It may also be found seasonally in forest pools and on riverbanks where it only …
Commonly known as the Water Trumpet, Cryptocoryne Beckettii originated in the waters of India, New Guinea, and Sri Lanka where it grew alongside slow-moving streams and in basins. It is also now prevalent in areas of Northern America, mainly Texas, possibly due to its popularity in the aquarium trade. You will find it growing as …
Duckweed is a fast-spreading aquatic plant that was originally used by farmers to feed their ducks and fish. There are over 40 species; 9 of which are native to North America, with Lemna Minor being the most commonly found. Because of their size, tiny, it is difficult to distinguish which species you may have, although …
Aquascaping Aquariums is the art and craft of decorating aquariums. Aquascaping involves building underwater landscapes. An aquascaper will fill the bottom of an aquarium with rocks and plant life, and decorate it beautifully. Some aquascapers also use their skills to decorate ponds instead of aquariums. Career In Aquascaping Aquariums There is plenty of talent and …
Hornwort is a common aquatic plant that comes into its own when utilized in aquascaping. These small plants are very popular and can be found in almost every continent. They are particularly abundant in North America where it grows in slow-moving bodies of water. They are a diverse group of plants with up to 300 …
If you are looking for an attractive aquatic plant that will provide depth, dimension and lots of interest to your tank, Rotala rotundifolia is an excellent choice. This simple, but visually striking plant will suit aquarium hobbyists of all abilities due to its good growth and easy maintenance, Read on for our complete grower’s guide, …
Anyone who has ever owned an aquarium and kept Tropical Fish will have heard of the popular Amazon Sword aquarium plant. You may be surprised to know that there are a number of different species of Amazonian Plants but some are more common or popular than others. Echinodorus bleheri, which has broad leaves. is one …
If you’re looking for a small foreground aquarium plant then take a look at Cryptocoryne Wendtii which is technically a herb. This popular and widely available aquatic plant makes for a perfect foreground plant. It has several color variations, ranging from Green, red and brown. The colors can vary depending on the lighting, water conditions …
When it comes to easy to grow tropical plants, one springs to mind every time and that’s Hygrophila Polysperma. This hardy species from South-East Asia is commonly found in many home aquariums. This species is so easy to grow that it needs constant trimming so as not to overcrowd your aquarium. This simple process is …
Moneywort (Bacopa monnieri) is an extremely popular aquarium plant that is easy to care for. It needs very little specialist requirements making it the perfect choice for beginners. This aquarium plant is popular because it is amphibious and will grow either partially or fully submersed. It’s bright green color, which looks almost lime green under the right lighting conditions, …