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Background Aquarium Plants Available

Background aquarium plants are large and in charge. Aquarium plants that grow large, height wise are chosen for background aquarium plants. These plants help to fill in your aquascape and add a feeling of fullness to a planted aquarium. Choose from a large selection of aquatic stem plants and more.

  • Echinodorus Bleheri / Amazon Sword
    Echinodorus Bleheri / Amazon Sword
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    Echinodorus Bleheri / Amazon Sword - Regular

    Common Name: Amazon SwordAverage Size: 8-11" Amazon sword plants are very common in the aquarium hobby, being that they are beautiful and easy to c...

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  • Alternanthera Reineckii 'Mini' UNS Tissue Culture
    Alternanthera Reineckii 'Mini' UNS Tissue Culture
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    Alternanthera Reineckii 'Mini' UNS Tissue Culture

    Common Name: AR Mini, Alternanthera Reineckii Mini AR Mini is a dwarf variant of the well-recognized Alternanthera Reineckii. This plant is common...

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  • Alternanthera Rosanervig
    Alternanthera Rosanervig
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    Alternanthera Rosanervig

    Common Name: Alternanthera Rosanervig Alternanthera Reineckii Rosanervig features vivid pink leaves with lightly colored veins. Similar to other s...

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  • Alternanthera Reineckii
    Alternanthera Reineckii
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    Alternanthera Reineckii

    Common Name: AR Alternanthera Reineckii is a popular choice for beginners due to the fact that its pretty easy to grow. Most red stem plants can pr...

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  • Alternanthera Red Broad Leaf
    Alternanthera Red Broad Leaf
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    Alternanthera Red Broad Leaf

    Common Name: Alternanthera Red Broad Leaf Alternanthera Red Broad Leaf is a rare variant in the Alternanthera family. This aquatic stem plant feat...

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  • Myriophyllum Aquaticum (Parrot's Feather)
    Myriophyllum Aquaticum (Parrot's Feather)
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    Myriophyllum Aquaticum (Parrot's Feather)

    Please note - This plant is prohibited in the state of Washington.  Please do not order if you are located in Washington, this item will not be shi...

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  • Vallisneria Nana - BucePlant.com
    Vallisneria Nana - BucePlant.com
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    Vallisneria Nana

    Common Name: Vals Nana Vals Nana is a thin leaf, grass-like type of Vallisneria that looks more like a tall hairgrass than the other usual Vals.  T...

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  • Alternanthera Reineckii Rosanervig UNS Tissue Culture
    Alternanthera Reineckii Rosanervig UNS Tissue Culture
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    Alternanthera Reineckii Rosanervig UNS Tissue Culture

    Alternanthera Reineckii Rosanervig features vivid pink leaves with lightly colored veins. Similar to other species in the Alternanthera family, thi...

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  • Ludwigia Sedioides
    Ludwigia Sedioides
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    Ludwigia Sedioides

    Common Name: Mosaic Plant, False Loosestrife, Ludwigia Sedioides The mosaic plant is truly one-of-a-kind. Mosaic plants fit their name well, as the...

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  • Echinodorus Parviflorus - Buce Plant
    Echinodorus Parviflorus - Buce Plant
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    Echinodorus Parviflorus

    Common Name: Rosette Sword, Tropica Sword Rosette sword plants are incredibly adaptable, making them a perfect choice for many types of aquariums. ...

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  • Vallisneria Gigantea
    Vallisneria Gigantea
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    Vallisneria Gigantea

    Common Name: Giant Val Giant Val is a larger variant of the popular Vallisneria.  They act as the perfect background plants, growing tall and fast ...

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  • Vallisneria Contortionist (Corkscrew Vallisneria)
    Vallisneria Contortionist (Corkscrew Vallisneria)
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    Vallisneria Contortionist (Corkscrew Vallisneria)

    Common Name: Corkscrew Val Notes: Vallisneria are heavy root feeders and should be planted deeply in quality aquarium soil. Vallisneria grows ve...

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  • Mayaca Fluviatilis
    Mayaca Fluviatilis
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    Mayaca Fluviatilis

    Mayaca Fluviatilis Mayaca Fluviatilis is a bushy stem plant that sort of resembles a cross between Rotala Wallichi and Cabomba. It can be found g...

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  • Alternanthera Bettzickiana Green
    Alternanthera Bettzickiana Green
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    Alternanthera Bettzickiana Green

    Common Name: Alternanthera Bettzickiana Green Alternanthera Bettzickiana is a popular choice for beginners due to the fact like most alternantheras...

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  • Echinodorus Peruensis
    Echinodorus Peruensis
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    Echinodorus Peruensis

    Common Name: Echinodorus Peruensis Sword plants are very common in the aquarium hobby, being that they are beautiful and easy to care for. They off...

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  • Echinodorus Big Bear
    Echinodorus Big Bear
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    Echinodorus Big Bear

    Common Name: Big Bear Sword Echinodorus Big Bear Sword is a rare type of Amazon Sword which green leaves with red markings throughout. Like most sw...

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  • Vallisneria Gigantea 'Rubra'
    Vallisneria Gigantea 'Rubra'
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    Vallisneria Gigantea 'Rubra'

    Common Name: Giant Val Rubra Notes: Vallisneria are heavy root feeders and should be planted deeply in quality aquarium soil. Vallisneria grows ...

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  • Alternanthera Bettzickiana Red
    Alternanthera Bettzickiana Red
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    Alternanthera Bettzickiana Red

    Common Name: Alternanthera Bettzickiana Red Alternanthera Bettzickiana is a popular choice for beginners due to the fact that it's pretty easy to g...

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  • Echinodorus Major/Martii
    Echinodorus Major/Martii
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    Echinodorus Major/Martii

    Common Name: Ruffle Sword Ruffle Sword plants have been a long-time staple for planted tank geeks. Their long, thick ruffle-textured leaves have be...

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  • Echinodorus Muricatus
    Echinodorus Muricatus
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    Echinodorus Muricatus

    Common Name: Radican Sword Radican Sword plants offer excellent and attractive coverage to the background of an aquascape. These plants have short ...

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  • Bacopa Australis
    Bacopa Australis
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    Bacopa Australis

    Common name: Bacopa Australis Bacopa Australis is a relatively new plant in the aquarium hobby.  Its less common compared to the other well known B...

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  • Alternanthera Variegatus
    Alternanthera Variegatus
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    Alternanthera Variegatus

    Common Name: AR Alternanthera Reineckii Variegatus is a beautiful looking variety of the well-known Alternanthera Reineckii. The most unique aspect...

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  • Cryptocoryne Usteriana Green
    Cryptocoryne Usteriana Green
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    Cryptocoryne Usteriana Green

    Common Name: Cryptocoryne Usteriana Crypt Usteriana Green is a large variant of Crypt that's not commonly found in the aquarium trade. The leaves...

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  • Echinodorus Red Devil
    Echinodorus Red Devil
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    Echinodorus Red Devil

    Common Name: Echinodorus Red Devil Echinodorus Red Devil is the result of combining a few species of Echinodorus. This variant is very attractive a...

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