Buy Live Aquarium Plants Online in Australia
Live aquarium plants can add colour, texture and natural structure to a freshwater aquarium. They can also provide shelter for suitable fish and shrimp while helping create a more established, natural-looking environment.
Our plant availability changes regularly. Browse the products above to see the live aquarium plants currently available to order.
Shop Aquarium Plants by Type
Different plant formats suit different aquariums, planting styles and experience levels. Our changing range may include:
- Bunched aquarium plants for quickly adding height, colour and dense growth.
- Tissue culture aquarium plants grown under controlled conditions and supplied in portions that can usually be divided before planting.
- Rhizome plants, including varieties that can be attached to suitable rocks and wood.
- Rooted aquarium plants for planted substrates, aquasoil, gravel or sand, depending on the species.
- Foreground, midground and background plants for creating depth in an aquascape.
- Floating aquarium plants that grow at or near the water surface.
Choosing Plants for Your Aquarium
The best aquarium plants are the ones that suit your existing setup. Before choosing, consider:
- The size and depth of the aquarium
- The amount and coverage of the aquarium lighting
- The substrate being used
- Whether fertiliser or injected CO2 will be provided
- The fish, shrimp or snails living in the aquarium
- The plant’s expected height and growth rate
- The amount of trimming and maintenance required
Our detailed aquarium plant selection guide explains how to match plants with your fish, lighting, substrate and planted-tank goals.
Easy Aquarium Plants for Beginners
Beginner-friendly plants generally tolerate a broader range of suitable aquarium conditions and may not need the stronger lighting, intensive fertilisation or injected CO2 required by more demanding species.
Depending on the aquarium, possible starting points can include Anubias, Java fern, Vallisneria, Hornwort and selected Cryptocoryne species. No plant is ideal for every aquarium, so always check the needs of the individual variety before buying.
Bunched Aquarium Plants
Bunched aquarium plants are popular for quickly adding greenery, height and background structure. Many are stem plants that can be separated, planted individually and trimmed as they grow.
Remove transport bands, foam or weights where appropriate before planting. Positioning individual stems with some space between them can improve access to light and water movement while giving each stem room to establish.
Tissue Culture Aquarium Plants
Tissue culture plants are grown under controlled sterile conditions. A portion can usually be separated into several smaller plants, making this format useful for establishing foregrounds, planted groups and detailed aquascapes.
Tissue culture describes how the plant has been produced and supplied; it does not automatically mean the species is easy to grow. Lighting, nutrition, CO2 and planting requirements still depend on the individual plant.
Rhizome Aquarium Plants
Rhizome plants such as Anubias and Java fern are commonly attached to suitable rocks or driftwood. Their rhizomes should generally remain exposed rather than being buried deeply beneath the substrate.
These plants can be useful for adding greenery to hardscape, creating sheltered areas and planting locations where conventional rooted plants may be difficult to establish.
What Do Live Aquarium Plants Need?
Plant requirements vary between species, but successful planted aquariums usually depend on balancing several parts of the setup:
Better results generally come from balancing lighting, nutrients and carbon rather than dramatically increasing one element by itself.
Lighting for Aquarium Plants
Plants need light for photosynthesis, but different species require different amounts. The light reaching a plant is influenced by the aquarium depth, light fitting, coverage, photoperiod and surrounding plant growth.
Lower-demand plants may grow under moderate lighting, while colourful or more demanding plants can require stronger and more carefully controlled illumination. Explore our aquarium LED lighting for freshwater tanks, planted aquariums and aquascapes.
Substrate and Fertiliser
Rooted plants need a suitable medium in which to establish. Aquasoil and planted aquarium substrates are designed for planted tanks, while many species can also grow in gravel or sand when appropriate nutrition is provided.
Depending on the plant and substrate, nutrients may be supplied through liquid fertiliser, root fertilisation, a nutrient-oriented substrate or a combination of methods. Follow the directions for the fertiliser being used rather than assuming that more nutrients will always improve growth.
Do Aquarium Plants Need CO2?
Not every planted aquarium needs injected CO2. Many lower-demand plants can grow successfully without a pressurised system when their other requirements are met.
Injected CO2 is more commonly used with demanding plant species, stronger lighting and higher-growth aquascapes. Read our beginner guide to CO2 for planted aquariums before choosing a system.
Live Plants for Aquascaping
Live plants can be combined according to their height, leaf shape, colour and growth habit to create foreground, midground and background areas. Rocks and aquarium wood can then provide structure and focal points throughout the layout.
Explore our complete range of aquascaping supplies, including hardscape, planted substrates, tools, lighting and other equipment for freshwater aquascapes.
Live Aquarium Plants on the Sunshine Coast
Aquaholics supplies live aquarium plants, freshwater aquarium equipment and aquascaping products from our Sunshine Coast aquarium store. Local customers can shop our changing plant range alongside lighting, substrate, fertiliser, tools and other planted-tank essentials.
Online ordering is also available for eligible Australian destinations. Plant availability and delivery options can change, so review the individual product listing and our live fish and plant shipping information before ordering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I buy live aquarium plants online in Australia?
Yes. Aquaholics offers live aquarium plants online for delivery to eligible Australian locations, subject to availability, regional restrictions and any applicable biosecurity requirements. Plants are also available through our Sunshine Coast aquarium store.
Which aquarium plants are best for beginners?
Depending on the aquarium, beginner-friendly options can include Anubias, Java fern, Vallisneria, Hornwort and selected Cryptocoryne species. The best choice still depends on your lighting, substrate, livestock, water conditions and maintenance routine.
Do live aquarium plants need CO2?
No. Many lower-demand aquarium plants can grow without injected CO2 when their lighting, nutrients and other requirements are met. Demanding species and higher-light planted aquariums may benefit from controlled CO2 supplementation.
What lighting do aquarium plants need?
Lighting requirements depend on the plant species, aquarium depth, light coverage and overall planted-tank setup. Check the needs of each plant and choose lighting that provides appropriate coverage across the aquarium.
What substrate is best for aquarium plants?
There is no single substrate that is best for every plant. Aquasoil is popular for dedicated planted aquariums, while gravel and sand can also work well depending on the plant species and fertilisation method.
Are tissue culture plants suitable for aquariums?
Yes. Tissue culture plants are grown under controlled sterile conditions and can usually be divided into several smaller portions before planting. Their care requirements still depend on the individual plant species.
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