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Live Aquarium Plants

If you’re looking to add live aquarium plants to your aquascape, Modern Aquarium is your go-to destination. Our online store is always stocked with a wide variety of beautiful and healthy plants, each with detailed descriptions and care instructions. We also provide high-quality photos of all the fish tank plants, allowing you to choose the plants you want to keep in your tank. Browse our entire selection of freshwater aquarium plants here!

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Pearl Weed Baby Tears - Potted

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Baby Tears Dwarf - 4 oz Cup

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Ozelot Green Sword (Echinodorus sp. Ozelot)

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Tiger Lotus (Nymphaea Zenkeri) - Potted

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Water Lettuce Rosette

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Ludwigia Super Red Mini

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Anubias on Lava Rock (Small)

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Azolla (Azolla Caroliniana) 4 oz Cup

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Hairgrass Giant (Eleocharis Montevidensis)

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Cardinal Plant (Lobelia Cardinalis) - Potted

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Anubias Nana Petite - Potted

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Amazon Sword (Echinodorus sp) - Potted

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Our Selection

No matter what type of freshwater fish tank plants you’re looking for, you’ll find them at Modern Aquarium! Not sure where to start? Stay on this page to explore all of our aquatic plants. If you already have something specific in mind, use the categories below to browse plants that match your needs.

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At Modern Aquarium, we strive to provide a streamlined and enjoyable shopping experience, an unparalleled selection of the top live fish tank plants, and exceptional customer service. We want you to keep coming back to make your tank look its best and take your aquascape to the next level. Enjoy fast 2-Day shipping on all orders of live aquarium plants!

In addition to live plants, we also stock a comprehensive selection of aquarium care products. From plant fertilizers and filtration care to lighting solutions, find everything you need in our store today!

Plant Chart

If you’re wondering which live aquarium plant is best for your tank, consider this chart to see care guidelines, as well as the pros and cons of each of the most popular options.

Plant Type	Pros/Cons	Substrate	Lighting	Basics	Concerns
Ferns	These fish tank plants are hardy and low-maintenance, but they grow really slowly and require careful lighting.	Attaches to rocks and driftwood. Rhizome must be exposed.	Low–Moderate	Temperature Range: 64–86°F Placement: Midground	Algae
Swords	Swords are aquatic plants that can help oxygenate your tank and grow quickly, but they need extra space and nutrient-rich substrate to grow.	Aquarium soil with tons of nutrients is ideal, but you can choose sand or gravel if you add root tabs to support healthy growth.	Moderate	Temperature Range: 68–82°F Placement: Background / focal point	Nutrient Deficiency
Cryptocoryne	Low maintenance and adaptable, these freshwater aquarium plants can “melt” if exposed to frequent environmental changes.	Dirt substrates, peat, or mixed soil and sand are all good options.	Low–Moderate	Temperature Range: 71–82°F Placement: Foreground–Midground	Crypt Melt
Mosses	Easy to care for and improve water quality, but require regular maintenance to look their best.	Attaches to rocks and driftwood.	Moderate–Strong	Temperature Range: 70–90°F Placement: Foreground and on Hardscape	Algae Nutrient Deficiency
Lily-Like	These live aquarium plants offer a unique, stylish appearance and create excellent water flow. However, they’re delicate and expensive options.	Nutrient-rich substrate. You must bury the bulb only ¾ of the way to prevent rot.	Moderate–Strong	Temperature Range: 71–86°F Placement: Midground–Background	Long-Term Bulb Dormancy Melting Leaves