Information on Freshwater Aquarium Plants for Beginners

Aquarium plants add beauty to your tank as well as provide cover for shy or baby fish. Aquarium plants are available in plastic and live forms. There are benefits to incorporating live plants into your tank; they can control algae and help maintain a cleaner tank by eating fish waste. Many are very easy to grow and require little care.

  1. Anacharis

    • Anacharis have beautiful light green leaves. They are fast growing and hardy, which makes them an excellent beginner plant. Anacharis eat fish waste and algae, which helps to keep the aquarium clean.

    Java Fern

    • Java fern should be attached to a rock or piece of wood so it can from roots. These are hardy plants that thrive in a variety of conditions. They have beautiful horizontal leaves and can grow to over 8 inches.

    Wisteria

    • Wisteria is a fast-growing and undemanding aquarium plant suitable for all water conditions. Due to their fast growth, they inhibit the growth of algae. However, they do use up a lot of nutrients from the water. A high-quality fertilizer should be added to the aquarium.

    Micro Sword

    • Micro sword has long green grass-like leaves that form a beautiful cover along the bottom of the aquarium. It spreads quickly and provides an excellent hiding place for baby fish.

    Warning

    • Do not release any aquarium plants into local water. Some aquarium plants become invasive and can crowd out native plant species, causing damage to the local ecosystem.