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Low Tech Aquarium Plants

Here's a collection of low tech aquarium plants to help you get started on your tank. These aquatic plants are an easy start at your aquascaping adventure. They require little maintenance and you don't need to worry about all the external factors like lights, water changes, equipment, or substrate. These aquarium plants are perfect for beginners, but loved by aquascapers at all levels.

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  • Fissidens Fontanus on Stainless Steel
    Fissidens Fontanus on Stainless Steel
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    Fissidens Fontanus on Stainless Steel - Small

    Common Name: Phoenix Moss This listing is for a smaller portion of Fissidens Fontanus. Each order includes a 2x2" patch of Fissidens Fontanus on st...

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  • Christmas Moss
    Christmas Moss
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    Christmas Moss

    Common Names: Xmas Moss, Vesicularia montagnei Christmas moss (xmas moss) is a classic and staple in the planted aquarium hobby! Characterized by i...

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  • Ludwigia Natans Super Red
    Ludwigia Natans Super Red
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    Ludwigia Natans Super Red

    Common Name: Super Red Ludwigia Ludwigia super red is an easy plant to keep that adds movement and dimension to the mid- or background of the aquar...

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  • Phyllanthus Fluitans Red Root Floater
    Phyllanthus Fluitans Red Root Floater
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    Phyllanthus Fluitans Red Root Floater

    Common Name: Red Root Floaters The Red Root Floater is a beautiful floating plant with light green leaves that can turn blood red when kept under h...

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  • Java Moss
    Java Moss
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    Java Moss

    Common names: Java Moss, Vesicularia Dubyana Java Moss is the most common aquarium moss used in the planted aquarium hobby! Characterized by its d...

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  • Anubias Nana Petite
    Anubias Nana Petite
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    Anubias Nana Petite

    Common Name: Anubias Nana Petite, Anubias Petite Anubias Nana Petite is one of the most sought-after Anubias. Like any other Anubias, it's an extre...

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  • Team Buce Plant Starter Pack
    Team Buce Plant Starter Pack
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    Team Buce Plant Starter Pack

    Looking for a nice mixed variety of Buce but having trouble choosing from our huge collection? We put together the perfect combination of different...

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  • Sagittaria Subulata
    Sagittaria Subulata
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    Sagittaria Subulata

    Common Name: Dwarf Sagittaria Dwarf Sagittaria is a popular choice as a foreground plant that adds subtle depth to your aquascape. It can grow high...

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  • Java Fern
    Java Fern
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    Java Fern

    Common Name: Java Fern, Microsorum Pteropus Java fern is one of the most popular aquarium plants in the hobby due to its beauty and easy care. They...

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  • Pista Stratiotes/ Water Lettuce
    Pista Stratiotes/ Water Lettuce
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    Pistia Stratiotes/ Water Lettuce

    Common Name: Water Lettuce Water Lettuce is a well recognized floating plant that is frequently used in ponds as well as aquariums. It is popular a...

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  • Anubias Nana
    Anubias Nana
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    Anubias Nana

    Common Name: Anubias Nana Anubias Nana is one of the most popular aquatic plants in the hobby. If you're new to planted tanks and want to try growi...

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  • Egeria Densa
    Egeria Densa
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    Egeria Densa

    Common Name: Anacharis, Elodea, Brazillian Waterweed, Large-flowered Waterweed *To comply with conservation laws, we are unable to sell or ship thi...

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  • Bucephalandra Black Pearl - Buce Plant
    Bucephalandra Black Pearl - Buce Plant
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    Bucephalandra Black Pearl

    Common Name: Bucephalandra Black PearlBucephalandra Black Pearl features iridescent speckled leaves that are oblong in shape with a raised center v...

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  • Hemianthus Micranthemoides (Pearl Weed)
    Hemianthus Micranthemoides (Pearl Weed)
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    Hemianthus Micranthemoides (Pearl Weed)

    Common Name: Pearlweed, Pearl Grass Pearlweed is a bright green, low-growing stem plant perfect for beginners. It is a versatile species which can ...

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  • Salvinia Natans/ Floating Fern
    Salvinia Natans/ Floating Fern
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    Salvinia Natans/ Floating Fern

    Common Name: Floating Fern, Floating Moss, Water Butterfly Wing, Floating Watermoss Salvinia natans is a less common floating plant with nickel-siz...

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  • Hydrocotyle Tripartita
    Hydrocotyle Tripartita
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    Hydrocotyle Tripartita

    Common Name: Hydrocotyle Japan Hydrocotyle Japan was made famous from frequent usage by famous aquascapers such as Takashi Amano. It is characteriz...

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  • Bacopa Caroliniana Red
    Bacopa Caroliniana Red
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    Bacopa Caroliniana Red

    Common Name: Bacopa Red, Lemon Bacopa, Bacopa Colorata Bacopa Caroliniana Red is a well recognized aquatic stem plant which is both easy to grow an...

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  • Nymphaea Tiger Lotus
    Nymphaea Tiger Lotus
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    Nymphaea Tiger Lotus

    Common Name: Red Tiger Lotus The tiger lotus is a type of water lily commonly used in aquascaping. Its bright red leaves can grow into a large and ...

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  • Lamandau Mini Purple - Buce Plant
    Lamandau Mini Purple - Buce Plant
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    Bucephalandra Lamandau Mini Purple

    Common Name: Bucephalandra Lamandau Mini PurpleBucephalandra Lamandau Mini Purple is a compact, miniature variation within the Bucephalandra family...

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  • Cryptocoryne Retrospiralis
    Cryptocoryne Retrospiralis
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    Cryptocoryne Retrospiralis

    Common Name: Crypt Retrospiralis Crypt retrospiralis is a beautiful mid- or background plant that has been a popular choice among aquarium lovers f...

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  • Cryptocoryne Wendtii Green - Buce Plant
    Cryptocoryne Wendtii Green - Buce Plant
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    Cryptocoryne Wendtii Green

    Common Name: Crypt Wendtii Green Cryptocoryne Wendtii Green is a common and popular plant, perfect for beginners. Like other Crypts, it grows at a ...

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  • Eleocharis Belem Aquatic Farmer Tissue Culture
    Eleocharis Belem Aquatic Farmer Tissue Culture
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    Eleocharis Belem Aquatic Farmer Tissue Culture

    Common Name: Dwarf Hair Grass, Eleocharis Belem Eleocharis Belem is a classic and extremely popular aquarium plant commonly used as the foreground ...

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  • Fissidens Fontanus
    Fissidens Fontanus
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    Fissidens Fontanus

    Common Name: Phoenix Moss Fissidens fontanus is gorgeous, feathery aquatic moss that will add brightness and dimension to any planted tank. A newly...

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  • Anubias Nana Golden
    Anubias Nana Golden
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    Anubias Nana Golden

    Common Name: Anubias Nana This is the golden variant of the popular Anubias Nana. If you're new to planted tanks and want to try growing for the fi...

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  • Java Fern 'Windelov'
    Java Fern 'Windelov'
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    Java Fern 'Windelov'

    Common Name: Java Fern Windelov, Microsorum Pteropus Java Fern Windelov is a popular variant of the Java Fern created by Tropica.  They can grow in...

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  • Bacopa Monnieri
    Bacopa Monnieri
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    Bacopa Monnieri

    Common Name: Water Hyssop, Moneywort Used in Ayurvedic tradition of India. Will rot if not enough light Moneywort is a popular back or mid-ground s...

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  • Cryptocoryne Balansae - Buce Plant
    Cryptocoryne Balansae - Buce Plant
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    Cryptocoryne Balansae

    Common Name: Balansae plant, Crypt Balansae Balansae plants are a popular choice for beginner and experienced aquarium hobbyists. This crypt in par...

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  • Cryptocoryne Wendtii Brown
    Cryptocoryne Wendtii Brown
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    Cryptocoryne Wendtii Brown

    Common Name: Crypt Wendtii Brown The brown variation of Cryptocoryne Wendtii is quite popular and can be used in a variety of aquatic landscapes. I...

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  • Mini Christmas Moss - Buce Plant
    Mini Christmas Moss - Buce Plant
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    Mini Christmas Moss

    Common Name: Mini Xmas Moss Vesicularia Sp You will receive one golfball size of Mini Christmas Moss. This plant provides excellent shade and cover...

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  • Anubias Barteri Broad Leaf
    Anubias Barteri Broad Leaf
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    Anubias Barteri Broad Leaf

    Common Name: Anubias Barteri Broad Leaf Anubias Barteri Broad Leaf is the larger leaf variant of Anubias Barteri.  Like other Anubias it can grow i...

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  • Dwarf Nomaphila Siamensis (Hygrophila Corymbosa Compact)
    Dwarf Nomaphila Siamensis (Hygrophila Corymbosa Compact)
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    Dwarf Nomaphila Siamensis (Hygrophila Corymbosa Compact)

    Common Name: Dwarf Hygrophila Corymbosa 'Siamensis' Dwarf Hygrophila is a robust aquatic plant that is perfect for beginners trying to grow stem pl...

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  • Java Fern Trident
    Java Fern Trident
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    Java Fern Trident

    Common Name: Java Fern Trident, Microsorum Pteropus Java Fern Trident is one of the most unique types in aquascaping because this variety has long...

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  • Bucephalandra Brownie Blue
    Bucephalandra Brownie Blue
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    Bucephalandra Brownie Blue

    Common Name: Bucephalandra Brownie Blue Bucephalandra Brownie Blue features oblong leaves with wavy edges that develop a lovely blueish hue after ...

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  • Mini Coin - Buce Plant
    Mini Coin - Buce Plant
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    Bucephalandra Mini Coin

    Common Name: Bucephalandra Mini CoinBucephalandra Mini Coin is a compact, miniature variation within the Bucephalandra family. This plant can grow ...

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  • Bucephalandra Arrogant Blue
    Bucephalandra Arrogant Blue
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    Bucephalandra Arrogant Blue

    Common Name: Bucephalandra Arrogant Blue Bucephalandra Arrogant Blue is a low-growing variant of the Bucephalandra genus. The leaves are small and ...

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  • Nomaphila Stricta (Siamensis)
    Nomaphila Stricta (Siamensis)
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    Nomaphila Stricta (Siamensis)

    Hygrophila Siamensis Nomaphila Stricta is a fast-growing plant that can make a lovely addition to the midground or background of an aquascape or in...

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