Introduction
Starting a new aquarium can feel exciting but also overwhelming. Choosing the right plants is the first step to creating a healthy, balanced environment for your fish. At FloraBiz, we bring you aquarium plants directly from trusted local cultivators — fresh, affordable, and easy to grow.
In this guide, we’ll share 10 beginner-friendly aquarium plants that thrive with minimal care and transform your aquarium into a natural underwater garden.
Top 10 Easy Aquarium Plants
1. Amazon Sword (Echinodorus grisebachii)
- Placement: Background
- Lighting: Medium
- Why Choose: Hardy, large leaves, great for filling up space.
2. Anubias Nana
- Placement: Midground / attached to rocks & wood
- Lighting: Low
- Why Choose: Very slow-growing, needs little care, survives in most conditions.
3. Java Fern
- Placement: Midground / Epiphyte (attach to wood/stone)
- Lighting: Low to medium
- Why Choose: Doesn’t need soil, survives with very little attention.
4. Java Moss
- Placement: Carpet / decoration
- Lighting: Low
- Why Choose: Provides hiding spots for baby fish and shrimp.
5. Bacopa Monnieri
- Placement: Midground
- Lighting: Medium
- Why Choose: Fast grower, helps absorb excess nutrients.
6. Hydrocotyle Leucocephala
- Placement: Midground / Background
- Lighting: Medium
- Why Choose: Adds a delicate trailing look, grows fast.
7. Sagittaria Subulata
- Placement: Foreground
- Lighting: Medium
- Why Choose: Spreads quickly, forms a green carpet.
8. Duckweed
- Placement: Floating
- Lighting: Medium to high
- Why Choose: Reduces algae, provides shade, and improves water quality.
9. Hornwort (Ceratophyllum demersum)
- Placement: Background / Floating
- Lighting: Low to medium
- Why Choose: Super hardy, oxygenates water, controls algae.
10. Cryptocoryne Wendtii
- Placement: Midground
- Lighting: Low to medium
- Why Choose: Popular hardy crypt, survives in low light, adds color contrast.
Final Tips for Beginners
- Start with low-light plants (Anubias, Java Fern, Java Moss).
- Use a basic aquarium light — no need for expensive CO₂ setups.
- Trim plants regularly to keep your tank clean and healthy.
At FloraBiz, we make it easy for you to begin your aquatic journey. All our plants are grown with care, packed fresh, and shipped directly to your doorstep.