Shop live aquarium plants for sale at Live Fish Store and turn your freshwater tank into a living aquascape. Live plants do far more than look good: they absorb nitrates, compete with algae, oxygenate the water and give fish and shrimp natural cover. We carry plants for every skill level, from easy, low-light species to lush stem plants for high-tech tanks, shipped to your door anywhere in the USA.
Why buy live aquarium plants from Live Fish Store
- Healthy, well-rooted plants: we select vigorous plants and pack them to stay moist and protected in transit.
- Fast shipping: plants are packed promptly and shipped to your door anywhere in the USA.
- Free shipping on $80+: qualifying orders of $80 or more ship free.
- Complete aquascaping range: pair live plants with fish, shrimp, snails and supplies from one store.
Choosing the right live plants for your tank
Start with your lighting. Low-light plants such as anubias, java fern, cryptocorynes and mosses thrive under a basic aquarium light with no added CO2, making them ideal for beginners. Swords, vallisneria and many stem plants grow fuller under medium to high light, and demanding carpeting plants usually need strong light, CO2 injection and regular fertilizer. Most plants do well at 72-78°F in soft to moderately hard water.
Consider placement and compatibility. Rhizome plants like anubias and java fern should be attached to rock or driftwood rather than buried, while rooted plants appreciate a nutrient-rich substrate or root tabs. Choose tough, broad-leaved species for tanks with goldfish, large cichlids or plant-nibbling fish. Most live plants are safe for shrimp and snails once rinsed.
Shipping live plants to your door
Live plants are packed carefully to keep them moist and protected, then shipped promptly to your door anywhere in the USA. Qualifying orders of $80 or more ship free with standard shipping. Unpack plants as soon as they arrive, rinse gently and plant the same day.
Frequently asked questions
Which live aquarium plants are best for beginners?
Anubias, java fern, java moss and cryptocorynes are hardy, low-light plants that grow well without CO2 or special fertilizers.
Do live plants need CO2?
Most easy plants do not. CO2 injection is mainly needed for demanding stem and carpeting plants under high light.
Are live plants safe for shrimp and snails?
Yes. Rinse plants well before adding them; they make an excellent natural habitat for shrimp and snails.
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