Have you ever ordered aquatic plants that end up being too big for your aquarium? Or, are you looking to fully plant your aquascape, but aren’t sure what to get? With so many species and variable information available, it can be difficult to choose the right aquarium plants for your setup. Our Plant Pile bundle contains an assortment of foreground, midground and background plants. You’ll receive live plants for each area of a planted tank that have been curated by our team to fit different aquarium sizes. Learn more about what each Plant Pile bundle contains below!

Why should I have a fully planted aquarium? 
Fully planted aquariums provide many great benefits to the overall health of fish tanks. Live aquatic plants provide safe spaces for sensitive or shy tropical fish and shrimp. They also act as natural filtration, absorbing excess elements and nutrients in the water that can be harmful in elevated levels. Aquarium plants also provide oxygen for livestock and beneficial bacteria to thrive.

Plant Pile Bundles

A Brief Overview of Aquascaping Zones

Foreground Plants

These aquatic plants are positioned front and center in most aquascapes. They are usually short in height and grow low in a horizontal manner for ground coverage. The term foreground plant is basically synonymous with carpeting aquarium plant and includes species like Monte Carlo, Hemianthus callitrichoides ‘Cuba’ (HC), Utricularia graminifolia (UG) and Eleocharis varieties (dwarf hairgrass). In-between plants, like Cryptocoryne parva or Marsilea hirsuta, are great choices for transitioning into the midground.

Midground Plants

The midground section of a planted aquarium is broad and varied, featuring plants of moderate height. Popular choices include shorter stem plants and clump-forming or rosette plants like Cryptocoryne species. It also includes plants attached to hardscape, such as Anubias, Bucephalandra, Java Fern, and various aquatic mosses. Compact stem plants like Hemianthus micranthemoides (pearl weed) and Staurogyne repens are also common choices. Although categorized as stem plants, they do not grow as tall or fast as other stems often planted in the background.

Background Plants

These are the tallest and largest plants in an aquascape, typically planted along the back panel and corners of rimless tanks. They create the lush backdrop for your aquarium. Species like Cyperus helferi, Vallisneria sp. (Jungle Vals), Rotala, and Ludwigia grow long, producing flowing foliage that fills the background and moves gently with the water flow.