Healthy Plants
for Shrimp & Nano Fish
Hardy, beginner-friendly plants selected for shrimp tanks, nano fish aquariums, and low-maintenance planted setups. Buy 3 Get 1 Free on most plants.
Buy 3 Plants, Get 1 Free
Applies automatically at checkout on most individual plant stems, portions, and pots. Plant Packs and some individual varieties are excluded — discount is confirmed at checkout.
Plants ship ready to grow. Some species may shed older leaves during acclimation — this is normal and new growth follows once the plant settles in.
Our plant selection focuses on species widely used in planted shrimp aquariums — providing grazing surfaces, biofilm, and natural cover for shrimp colonies.
Plants are covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee. If your order arrives dead on delivery, contact us the same day with a photo and we’ll make it right.
Find the Right Plants for Your Tank
Popular Picks for Shrimp Tanks & Planted Setups
Hardy, beginner-friendly species popular in shrimp aquariums and low-tech planted tanks.
Build a Beautiful Nano Aquarium
See how popular plants are used throughout a planted shrimp and nano fish aquarium.
Why Live Plants Improve
Shrimp & Nano Fish Aquariums
- Natural Filtration
Live plants absorb ammonia and nitrates, reducing filter workload and helping keep water parameters stable — especially important for shrimp.
- Cover for Shrimp & Fry
Dense moss and fine-leafed plants give shrimplets safe places to hide, forage, and grow during their most vulnerable early weeks.
- Biofilm & Grazing
Plant surfaces develop the biofilm shrimp graze on continuously. Java Moss and Christmas Moss provide the richest biofilm surface area.
- Stable Parameters
Low-light species like Anubias, Java Fern, and Cryptocoryne thrive in the same steady conditions shrimp prefer — no CO2 required.
- Natural Security
Plants provide shelter and visual barriers that reduce stress in nano fish and encourage natural behavior.
Java Moss and Christmas Moss develop rich biofilm surfaces shrimp graze on and shrimplets hide in.
Dense plants provide essential shelter for baby shrimp during their first vulnerable weeks in the tank.
Plants absorb ammonia and nitrates, helping maintain the stable parameters shrimp are sensitive to.
Broad-leafed Anubias and Java Fern give shrimp surfaces to rest, molt, and explore throughout the tank.
Picking the Right Plants
Grow well under standard lighting with no CO2. Best choice for beginners and shrimp tanks.
Thrive under standard LED lighting. Benefit from root tabs or liquid fertilizer; CO2 optional.
Taller plants go in the back, medium in the mid-ground, compact or carpeting species in front.
Plant Packs —
Everything to Get Started
Whether you’re setting up your first planted tank, building a shrimp colony habitat, or keeping it simple with low-light species — our Plant Packs take the guesswork out.
Every Plant Pack ships live and is covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee.
5 easy, low-maintenance plants for beginners and shrimp tanks — no CO2 required
Hardy, low-light Anubias varieties — perfect for shrimp tanks and driftwood, no CO2 needed
A curated mix of Cryptocoryne varieties — easy, adaptable mid-ground plants, no CO2 required
Fast-growing stem plants to add color and height — great for backgrounds and planted tanks
Plants Ship Live.
Backed by Our Guarantee.
Plants are packed carefully and shipped free on orders $75+. Every plant order is backed by our Live Arrival Guarantee.
Plants and dry goods orders over $75 qualify for free standard shipping. No code needed — added at checkout.
Orders ship Monday through Thursday to help avoid unnecessary weekend transit.
Plants may drop older leaves during acclimation, especially Cryptocoryne. Watch for new growth from the base.
If your plants arrive dead on delivery, photograph them in the original packaging the same day and contact us. We’ll issue a refund, store credit, or replacement.
Adding plants to a shrimp or livestock order? The higher shipping threshold applies to the whole order when live animals are included.
Healthy Plants. Fast Shipping. Guaranteed Arrival.
Hardy plants for shrimp tanks and planted setups. Free shipping $75+ · Live Arrival Guarantee on every order.