Collection: Background Plants

Background plants are the backbone of a planted layout. Tall and fast-growing, they fill the rear of the tank, hide heaters and filter intakes, and give smaller fish a sense of security.

Building Your Background

Plant in loose groups rather than single stems for a fuller, more natural look. Most background species grow quickly, so regular trimming keeps them bushy and stops them shading everything below. Replant the trimmed tops to thicken the stand.

Emersed or Submersed

Many of these come in both grown forms. Submersed-grown transitions fastest into an aquarium, while emersed suits paludariums. Pick your form on each product page.

Why Buy from N8 Aquatics

Captive-grown, pest-free and packed with care, shipped Australia-wide with live arrival guaranteed.