Jungle Val (Vallisneria americana) is a tall, ribbon-leaved background plant that grows quickly and provides excellent cover for fish. Its long, flowing leaves can reach the water’s surface, making it ideal for creating a natural, jungle-like look in large tanks.

• Light Level: Low to Medium (AquaSky or Fluval 3.0 suitable)
• Placement: Rooted in substrate
• Fertilization: Benefits from root tabs (Easy Root Tabs or Seachem Root Tabs) and liquid ferts like Easy Green
• CO₂: Not required
• Notes: Spreads easily by runners; great for background planting in tall tanks and for creating dense, natural cover

Anubias ‘Sword Leaf’ (such as Anubias afzelii) is a larger-growing Anubias variety with long, lance-shaped leaves resembling a sword plant but with the same slow growth and hardy nature Anubias are known for. Ideal for mid- to background use, it provides vertical interest without demanding care.

• Light Level: Low to Medium (AquaSky or Fluval 3.0 suitable)
• Placement: Attach to rock or driftwood; do not bury rhizome in substrate
• Fertilization: Benefits from liquid fertilizers like Easy Green or Seachem Flourish
• CO₂: Not required, but supports fuller growth in high-light setups
• Notes: Leaves can grow quite long—great for larger tanks and low-maintenance aquascapes

Cryptocoryne spiralis ‘Vesuvius’ is a unique crypt variety with bright green, spiral-twisted leaves that add dynamic texture and motion to planted tanks. It grows upright with a fountain-like appearance, making it an eye-catching mid- to background plant.

• Light Level: Medium (Fluval 3.0 or AquaSky recommended)
• Placement: Rooted in substrate
• Fertilization: Benefits from root tabs (Easy Root Tabs or Seachem Root Tabs) and regular liquid ferts like Easy Green
• CO₂: Not required, but promotes faster growth and fuller foliage
• Notes: Hardy and beginner-friendly; adapts well after initial melt during transition to new tanks

Anubias barteri is a robust, broad-leaved plant known for its durability and adaptability. With thick, deep green foliage and a slow growth rate, it's ideal for low-tech tanks and provides excellent midground to background coverage.

• Light Level: Low to Medium (AquaSky or Fluval 3.0 suitable)
• Placement: Attach to driftwood or rock; do not bury rhizome in substrate
• Fertilization: Benefits from liquid ferts like Easy Green or Seachem Flourish
• CO₂: Not required
• Notes: Extremely hardy—great for beginners, community tanks, and low-maintenance aquascapes

Cryptocoryne wendtii ‘Red’ is a popular and hardy crypt variety with wavy, reddish-brown leaves that add warm contrast to planted tanks. It adapts well to a range of conditions and is ideal for midground placement in low- to medium-tech aquariums.

• Light Level: Low to Medium (AquaSky or Fluval 3.0 recommended)
• Placement: Rooted in substrate
• Fertilization: Benefits from root tabs (Easy Root Tabs or Seachem Root Tabs) and occasional liquid dosing with Easy Green or Seachem Flourish
• CO₂: Not required, but enhances color and growth in higher light setups
• Notes: May melt initially when introduced but regrows reliably once established

Cryptocoryne wendtii ‘Green’ is a classic, beginner-friendly plant with lush green, wavy leaves that provide excellent midground coverage. Hardy and adaptable, it thrives in a wide range of water conditions and is ideal for low-tech aquariums.

• Light Level: Low to Medium (AquaSky or Fluval 3.0 suitable)
• Placement: Rooted in substrate
• Fertilization: Benefits from root tabs (Easy Root Tabs or Seachem Root Tabs) and occasional liquid ferts like Easy Green
• CO₂: Not required
• Notes: May melt when first introduced but regrows reliably—perfect for shrimp tanks and planted community setups

Hydrocotyle 'Japan' is a fast-growing, low-spreading plant with small, clover-like leaves that form dense mats across the foreground or hardscape. Sold in mat form, it's ideal for creating vibrant green carpets or climbing over driftwood and rocks in aquascapes.

• Light Level: Medium to High (Fluval 3.0 recommended for compact carpeting; AquaSky for looser spread)
• Placement: Rooted in substrate or attached to hardscape
• Fertilization: Benefits from root tabs and liquid ferts like Easy Green or Seachem Flourish
• CO₂: Recommended for compact, fast growth, but not strictly required
• Notes: Regular trimming encourages a dense, tidy carpet; great for nano tanks and creative aquascaping

Melon Sword is a bold and colorful sword plant with broad, oval-shaped leaves that range from light green to reddish-bronze. It’s a hardy, eye-catching background plant ideal for adding contrast and texture to larger aquariums.

• Light Level: Medium (Fluval AquaSky or Fluval 3.0 recommended)
• Placement: Rooted in substrate
• Fertilization: Requires root tabs (Easy Root Tabs or Seachem Root Tabs); benefits from liquid fertilizers like Easy Green and Easy Iron or Seachem Flourish + Flourish Iron
• CO₂: Not required, but encourages richer color and faster growth
• Notes: Grows large—best suited for tanks 20 gallons and up with open planting space

Oriental Sword is a beautiful rosette plant with vibrant pink to light red new growth that fades to green as the leaves mature. This eye-catching sword plant is perfect for mid to background placement and adds a bold pop of color to planted aquariums.

• Light Level: Medium to High (Fluval 3.0 recommended for richest color; AquaSky for moderate growth)
• Placement: Rooted in substrate
• Fertilization: Requires root tabs (Easy Root Tabs or Seachem Root Tabs); benefits from liquid ferts like Easy Green and Easy Iron or Seachem Flourish + Flourish Iron
• CO₂: Not required, but improves coloration and overall growth
• Notes: New leaves emerge pink to red—ideal for color contrast in planted setups 20 gallons and up

Hygro ‘Blue’ is a fast-growing stem plant with cool-toned green to bluish-green leaves and pale veining. It adds subtle color contrast and is great for background planting in low- to medium-tech aquariums.

• Light Level: Medium (Fluval AquaSky or Fluval 3.0 suitable)
• Placement: Rooted in substrate
• Fertilization: Benefits from root tabs and liquid ferts like Easy Green or Seachem Flourish
• CO₂: Not required, but improves leaf color and density
• Notes: Easy to trim and propagate—perfect for filling out backgrounds or creating bushy aquascapes quickly

Java Fern – 1/2 Mat is a hardy, low-maintenance plant pre-attached to a mesh mat, making it easy to add greenery to any aquarium. With long, textured green leaves, it's ideal for low-tech tanks and provides excellent cover for fish and shrimp.

• Light Level: Low to Medium (AquaSky or Fluval 3.0 suitable)
• Placement: Place directly on substrate or attach to hardscape—do not bury rhizome
• Fertilization: Benefits from liquid ferts like Easy Green or Seachem Flourish; no root tabs needed
• CO₂: Not required
• Notes: Grows slowly and reliably; great for beginners and shaded areas in community or shrimp tanks

Anubias ‘Nana Gold’ is a rare and eye-catching variety of Anubias with compact growth and bright yellow-green leaves. Its vivid color contrasts beautifully with darker plants and hardscape, making it a standout in nano and low-tech tanks.

• Light Level: Low to Medium (AquaSky or Fluval 3.0 suitable)
• Placement: Attach to driftwood or rock; do not bury rhizome in substrate
• Fertilization: Benefits from liquid fertilizers like Easy Green or Seachem Flourish
• CO₂: Not required, but can enhance leaf vibrancy and growth rate
• Notes: Slow-growing and compact—ideal for nano tanks, foreground, or midground highlights

Red Flame Sword is a striking background plant with large, broad leaves splashed with red, burgundy, and green. It adds dramatic color and structure to planted tanks and thrives in nutrient-rich substrates with moderate lighting.

• Light Level: Medium to High (Fluval 3.0 recommended for best coloration)
• Placement: Rooted in substrate
• Fertilization: Requires root tabs (Easy Root Tabs or Seachem Root Tabs); benefits from liquid ferts like Easy Green and Easy Iron or Seachem Flourish Iron
• CO₂: Not required, but enhances color intensity and growth speed
• Notes: Grows large—best for mid to background in tanks 20 gallons and up