Live Aquarium Plant Pack, 28 Hardy Plants for Natural Low-Tech 35–75 Gallon Planted Tanks and Show Aquariums
This live aquarium plant pack fills a 35–75 gallon natural planted tank with 28 hardy plants selected for low-tech aquarium setups. The assortment combines swords, Vallisneria, stem plants, Dwarf Sagittaria, Cryptocoryne, a bulb plant, fern, Anubias, and a floater.
The varied plant forms suit background, midground, carpeting, and shaded areas. Heavy planting from the start is intended to encourage quick cycling, natural filtration, algae control, and a lower-maintenance planted aquarium without added CO₂ or liquid fertilizer.
Key Features
- Includes 28 live aquarium plants for 35–75 gallon aquariums and show tanks.
- Balanced assortment covers background, midground, carpeting, shade, and floating growth.
- Six assorted fast-growing stem plants contribute substantial initial plant biomass.
- Suitable for low-tech planted setups without added CO₂ or liquid fertilizer.
- Plant species may vary according to season and availability.
- Packs are prepacked, so substitution requests cannot be accommodated; out-of-stock plants may be substituted to complete an order.
Specifications
- Pack quantity: 28 live plants total.
- Included plants: 4 sword plants (Echinodorus), 2 Jungle Vallisneria, 2 Red Jungle Vallisneria, 2 Corkscrew Vallisneria, and 2 Italian Vallisneria.
- Also included: 6 assorted fast-growing stem plants, 2 Dwarf Sagittaria in narrowleaf and/or broadleaf form, and 4 Cryptocoryne selected according to availability.
- Additional plants: 1 bulb plant, 1 fern, 1 Anubias, and 1 floater.
- Recommended aquarium size: 35–75 gallons.
- Suggested planting method: use about 1 inch of natural soil beneath 2–3 inches of pool filter sand, plant densely, and avoid disturbing the sand cap.
Trim plant tops and replant the cuttings to develop thicker stands over time. Keep the substrate cap undisturbed after planting and allow the established aquarium biology to support the planted environment.