Browse aquarium plants for sale and aquascaping essentials at Live Fish Store. This category includes live aquarium plants for planted tanks as well as realistic plastic plants for low-maintenance setups, giving you what you need to build a natural, healthy underwater landscape. Use the sub-categories to shop live plants and plastic plants separately.
Why buy aquarium plants from Live Fish Store
- Healthy plants and quality decor: live plants are selected for strong roots and clean leaves, and artificial plants are made for aquarium use.
- Fast shipping: plants and aquascaping supplies ship quickly within the USA, packed to arrive fresh.
- Free shipping on $80+: qualifying orders of $80 or more ship free with standard shipping.
- Selection for every tank: from easy low-light plants to demanding stem plants and lifelike artificial options.
Choosing the right plants for your tank
Start with your lighting. Low-light plants such as Anubias, Java fern, and Cryptocoryne grow well in most tanks with no added CO2 and only occasional fertilizer. Stem plants, carpeting plants, and red varieties typically need stronger light, a nutrient-rich substrate, and often CO2 injection to look their best. Consider your fish as well: goldfish and many cichlids uproot or eat plants, so tough species or plastic plants are the better choice for those tanks.
Plastic plants should be rinsed before use and paired with a weighted base or buried in substrate. For a pleasing aquascape, place taller plants at the back, midground plants around driftwood or rock, and low plants or carpets in front.
Shipping
Plants and aquascaping supplies ship fast within the USA. Live plants are packed to stay moist and protected in transit, and qualifying orders of $80 or more ship free with standard shipping.
Frequently asked questions
Are live aquarium plants good for beginners?
Yes. Anubias, Java fern, Java moss, and Cryptocoryne are hardy, tolerate low light, and help absorb nitrates that build up between water changes.
Do I need CO2 for a planted tank?
Not for low-light plants. CO2 injection mainly benefits high-light setups with fast-growing stem and carpeting plants.
Are plastic plants safe for fish?
Aquarium-grade plastic plants are safe once rinsed. Choose soft-edged designs for long-finned fish like bettas to avoid torn fins.
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