EASY
Rotala rotundifolia Orange Juice
High

Lighting

Background

Position

MEDIUM
Elodea canadensis
Medium

Lighting

Background

Position

MEDIUM
Echinodorus Spotted Harbich
Medium

Lighting

Background

Position

ADVANCED
Pogostemon stellatus  ( Eustralis )
High

Lighting

Background

Position

EASY
Rotala rotundifolia
High

Lighting

Background

Position

EASY
Vallisneria australis (gigantea)
High

Lighting

Background

Position

EASY
Vallisneria nana
Moderate

Lighting

Background

Position

EASY
Sagittaria subulata
Moderate

Lighting

Background

Position

EASY
Pogostemon quadrifolius (Octopus)
High

Lighting

Background

Position

EASY
Nymphoides cristata 'Flipper'
Moderate

Lighting

Background

Position

EASY
Hygrophila corymbosa (Nomaphila)
High

Lighting

Background

Position

EASY
Ludwigia repens

Ludwigia repens

€4,99
Moderate

Lighting

Background

Position

EASY
Limnophila heterophylla
High

Lighting

Background

Position

EASY
Hydrocotyle leucocephala
High

Lighting

Background

Position

EASY
Hygrophila difformis
High

Lighting

Background

Position

EASY
Hygrophila ringens 'Salicifolia'
Moderate

Lighting

Background

Position

EASY
Hygrophila polysperma
Moderate

Lighting

Background

Position

EASY
Hygrophila corymbosa 'Siamensis'
Moderate

Lighting

Background

Position

EASY
Hygrophila ringens 'Angustifolia'
Moderate

Lighting

Background

Position

EASY
Echinodorus cordifolius
Moderate

Lighting

Background

Position

EASY
Echinodorus 'Ozelot Green'
Moderate

Lighting

Background

Position

EASY
Echinodorus grisebachii 'Bleherae'
Moderate

Lighting

Background

Position

EASY
Echinodorus argentinensis
High

Lighting

Background

Position

MEDIUM
Cyperus alternifolius
Low

Lighting

Background

Position

Background plants

Background plants add structure, depth, and a harmonious overall appearance to your aquarium. They usually grow tall and densely and are perfect for concealing equipment like filters or heaters. At the same time, they provide shelter and refuge for fish and shrimp.

Our selection of background plants ranges from fast-growing stem plants to impressive specimen plants. Many species can be trimmed back regularly, promoting bushy growth—ideal for lush, green aquarium landscapes.

Whether you're planting a new tank or adding more height and structure to your existing layout, you can quickly achieve visible results with the right background plants.

✅ Your advantages with background plants:

  • Provides depth effect & structure in the aquarium
  • Elegantly conceals technology in the background
  • Fast-growing species help with algae management
  • Ideal for combining with middle ground and foreground plants
  • Wide selection – from classics to striking colors

💡 Tip: When placing the plants, make sure there is enough distance from the aquarium glass so that they can be well cared for and trimmed.