EASY
Cryptocoryne crispatula var. balansae
Low

Lighting

Background

Position

EASY
Ceratopteris cornuta
High

Lighting

Background

Position

EASY
Ceratopteris thalictroides
High

Lighting

Background

Position

EASY
Anubias heterophylla
Moderate

Lighting

Background

Position

MEDIUM
Alternanthera reineckii 'Rot' (Sessilis)
High

Lighting

Background

Position

MEDIUM
Alternanthera reineckii 'Rosanervig'
High

Lighting

Background

Position

EASY
Hydrocotyle leucocephala XL
High

Lighting

Background

Position

MEDIUM
Echinodorus uruguayensis XL
Moderate

Lighting

Background

Position

EASY
Echinodorus cordifolius XL
Low

Lighting

Background

Position

EASY
Echinodorus argentinensis XL
High

Lighting

Background

Position

EASY
Echinodorus grisebachii 'Bleherae' XL
Moderate

Lighting

Background

Position

EASY
Anubias hastifolia XL
Low

Lighting

Background

Position

EASY
Vallisneria spiralis
High

Lighting

Background

Position

MEDIUM
Rotala rotundifolia 'H'ra' In-vitro
Moderate

Lighting

Background

Position

EASY
Cryptocoryne crispatula In-vitro
Moderate

Lighting

Background

Position

MEDIUM
Ludwigia arcuata in-vitro
High

Lighting

Background

Position

EASY
Egeria densa

Egeria densa

€2,79
Low

Lighting

Background

Position

MEDIUM
Cabomba aquatica
High

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.