Tails & Fin: shrimp, snails, fish and live aquarium plants

Beginner favorite

Shrimp that steal the show

Hardy, colorful and busy all day. The perfect first pet for a planted nano tank.

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Every animal we show is one we sell.

Beginner picks

Start with the easy ones

Start with a matched Starter Pack, or meet three groups that forgive a first-tank learning curve. Drag each row to explore.

Starter bundle with shrimp, a nerite snail, moss ball, plant and food

Starter Packs

Matched sets of animals, plants and food that get along, in one box. Made for a tank that is already set up and cycled.

  • Picked to get along
  • Bundle savings
  • One easy order
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Shaggy Pack

8 items inside: Dwarf Sag Carpet Grass, Staurogyne Mini Bush, Monte Carlo Carpet Plant and 2 more

$76.46$82.15 separately
Save $5.69
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Jellybean Pack

10 items inside: High Grade Cherry Shrimp - Fire Red Grade, Orange Pumpkin Shrimp, Yellow Golden Back Shrimp and 6 more

$173.12$192.35 separately
Save $19.23
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Party Pack

5 items inside: Neocaridina Skittle Pack, Horned Nerite Snail, Grow Your Own Lily Bulb and 2 more

$62.96$64.80 separately
Save $1.84
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Red, blue and yellow shrimp on a moss ball

Shrimp

Colorful, busy and peaceful. The classic first pet for a planted nano tank.

  • Easy care
  • Peaceful
  • Nano friendly
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Neocaridina Skittle Pack Deep Ocean Blue Shrimp — component of Color Splash Tank Starter Pick
Every animal and plant we sell can live happily together in one tank. Mix and match without worry.

Neocaridina Skittle Pack

From $24.95
From $24.95
$49.95
  • Easy care
  • Mixed color
  • Needs a cycled tank
  • Feed small portions
Blue Dream Shrimp Blue Dream Shrimp
Every animal and plant we sell can live happily together in one tank. Mix and match without worry.

Blue Dream Shrimp

From $32.50
From $32.50
$64.95
  • Easy care
  • Blue color
  • Needs a cycled tank
  • Feed small portions
Amano Shrimp Amano Shrimp
Every animal and plant we sell can live happily together in one tank. Mix and match without worry.

Amano Shrimp

From $19.50
From $19.50
$49.95
  • Easy care
  • Eats algae
  • Needs a secure lid
  • Needs a cycled tank
High Grade Cherry Shrimp - Fire Red Grade High Grade Cherry Shrimp - Fire Red Grade
Every animal and plant we sell can live happily together in one tank. Mix and match without worry.

High Grade Cherry Shrimp - Fire Red Grade

From $22.50
From $22.50
$44.95
  • Easy care
  • Red color
  • Needs a cycled tank
  • Feed small portions
Blue Jelly Shrimp Blue Jelly Shrimp
Every animal and plant we sell can live happily together in one tank. Mix and match without worry.

Blue Jelly Shrimp

From $27.50
From $27.50
$54.95
  • Easy care
  • Blue color
  • Needs a cycled tank
  • Feed small portions
Orange Pumpkin Shrimp Orange Pumpkin Shrimp
Every animal and plant we sell can live happily together in one tank. Mix and match without worry.

Orange Pumpkin Shrimp

From $22.50
From $22.50
$44.95
  • Easy care
  • Orange color
  • Needs a cycled tank
  • Feed small portions
Yellow Golden Back Shrimp Yellow Golden Back Shrimp
Every animal and plant we sell can live happily together in one tank. Mix and match without worry.

Yellow Golden Back Shrimp

From $27.50
From $27.50
$54.95
  • Easy care
  • Yellow color
  • Needs a cycled tank
  • Feed small portions
Bloody Mary Shrimp Bloody Mary Shrimp
Every animal and plant we sell can live happily together in one tank. Mix and match without worry.

Bloody Mary Shrimp

From $29.95
From $29.95
$59.95
  • Easy care
  • Red color
  • Needs a cycled tank
  • Feed small portions
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Nerite snails on mossy driftwood

Snails

Nerites graze algae all day, and their eggs do not hatch in freshwater.

  • Algae grazers
  • Peaceful
  • Will not overrun a tank
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Mystery Snail, Pick Your Color Mystery Snail, Pick Your Color
Every animal and plant we sell can live happily together in one tank. Mix and match without worry.

Mystery Snail, Pick Your Color

From $6.00
From $6.00
$17.95
  • Easy care
  • Freshwater snail
  • Needs extra food
  • Shell patterns vary
Blueberry Snail Blueberry Snail
Every animal and plant we sell can live happily together in one tank. Mix and match without worry.

Blueberry Snail

From $14.95
From $14.95
$44.95
  • Easy care
  • Freshwater snail
  • Needs extra food
  • Shell patterns vary
Batik Nerite Snail Batik Nerite Snail
Every animal and plant we sell can live happily together in one tank. Mix and match without worry.

Batik Nerite Snail

From $6.00
From $6.00
$17.95
  • Easy care
  • Eats algae
  • Needs a cycled tank
  • May leave visible eggs
Red Pumpkin Nerite Snail Red Pumpkin Nerite Snail
Every animal and plant we sell can live happily together in one tank. Mix and match without worry.

Red Pumpkin Nerite Snail

From $6.00
From $6.00
$17.95
  • Easy care
  • Eats algae
  • Needs a cycled tank
  • May leave visible eggs
Zebra Nerite Snail Zebra Nerite Snail
Every animal and plant we sell can live happily together in one tank. Mix and match without worry.

Zebra Nerite Snail

From $6.00
From $6.00
$17.95
  • Easy care
  • Eats algae
  • Needs a cycled tank
  • May leave visible eggs
Horned Nerite Snail Horned Nerite Snail
Every animal and plant we sell can live happily together in one tank. Mix and match without worry.

Horned Nerite Snail

From $6.00
From $6.00
$17.95
  • Easy care
  • Eats algae
  • Needs a cycled tank
  • May leave visible eggs
Japanese Trapdoor Snail Japanese Trapdoor Snail
Every animal and plant we sell can live happily together in one tank. Mix and match without worry.

Japanese Trapdoor Snail

From $9.00
From $9.00
$26.95
  • Easy care
  • Freshwater snail
  • Needs extra food
  • Shell patterns vary
King Koopa Nerite Snail King Koopa Nerite Snail
Every animal and plant we sell can live happily together in one tank. Mix and match without worry.

King Koopa Nerite Snail

From $6.95
From $6.95
$20.95
  • Easy care
  • Eats algae
  • Needs a cycled tank
  • May leave visible eggs
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A small school of nano fish

Nano fish

Small schooling fish like rasboras, tetras and pygmy corys that share a tank with shrimp.

  • Schooling
  • Shrimp safe
  • Stays small
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Chili Rasbora Chili Rasbora
Every animal and plant we sell can live happily together in one tank. Mix and match without worry.

Chili Rasbora

From $38.95
From $38.95
$77.95
  • Moderate care
  • Keep 10 or more
  • Needs plant cover
  • Needs a cycled tank
Celestial Pearl Danio / Galaxy Rasbora (Tank-Bred) Celestial Pearl Danio / Galaxy Rasbora (Tank-Bred)
Every animal and plant we sell can live happily together in one tank. Mix and match without worry.

Celestial Pearl Danio / Galaxy Rasbora (Tank-Bred)

From $24.95
From $24.95
$49.95
  • Easy care
  • Keep in a group
  • Needs plant cover
  • Needs a cycled tank
Pygmy Corydoras (Tank-Bred) Pygmy Corydoras (Tank-Bred)
Every animal and plant we sell can live happily together in one tank. Mix and match without worry.

Pygmy Corydoras (Tank-Bred)

From $29.95
From $29.95
$59.95
  • Easy care
  • Keep in a group
  • Small catfish
  • Needs a cycled tank
Emerald Dwarf Rasbora (Tank-Bred) Emerald Dwarf Rasbora (Tank-Bred)
Every animal and plant we sell can live happily together in one tank. Mix and match without worry.

Emerald Dwarf Rasbora (Tank-Bred)

From $21.50
From $21.50
$42.95
  • Easy care
  • Keep in a group
  • Needs plant cover
  • Needs a cycled tank
Ember Tetra (Tank-Bred) Ember Tetra (Tank-Bred)
Every animal and plant we sell can live happily together in one tank. Mix and match without worry.

Ember Tetra (Tank-Bred)

From $13.50
From $13.50
$26.95
  • Easy care
  • Keep in a group
  • Needs plant cover
  • Needs a cycled tank
Neon Tetra (Tank-Bred) Neon Tetra (Tank-Bred)
Every animal and plant we sell can live happily together in one tank. Mix and match without worry.

Neon Tetra (Tank-Bred)

From $10.50
From $10.50
$20.95
  • Easy care
  • Keep in a group
  • Needs plant cover
  • Needs a cycled tank
Harlequin Rasbora Harlequin Rasbora
Every animal and plant we sell can live happily together in one tank. Mix and match without worry.

Harlequin Rasbora

From $14.95
From $14.95
$29.95
  • Easy care
  • Keep in a group
  • Needs plant cover
  • Needs a cycled tank
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Live Arrival Guarantee

Arrives alive. Guaranteed.

Every eligible fish and invertebrate is covered from our door to yours. Here is how it works if something goes wrong.

  1. 1 Your order arrives Open the box as soon as it lands and check on everyone.
  2. 2 Something wrong? Snap two photos One in the unopened bag and one on a paper towel, then email us within 12 hours of delivery.
  3. 3 We make it right Approved claims get a replacement or store credit.
  • Snails can rest up to 5 days after a trip
  • Plants need about 15 days to settle
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Why Tails & Fin

Your first tank, without the guesswork

We are here for the beginner part: animals that arrive healthy, plants that grow and help whenever you need it.

Live Arrival GuaranteeIf an eligible animal arrives dead, send us photos within 12 hours and we will make it right with a replacement or store credit.How it works Hand-picked for beginnersHardy shrimp, peaceful snails, small schooling fish and easy plants that forgive a first-tank learning curve.Shop starter packs Real help from real keepersCloudy water or a quiet snail? Email hello@tailsandfin.com and we will answer in plain words.Contact us Plants that do the workMoss and low-light plants soak up waste and give shrimp something to graze on.Low-light plants Only species we sellEvery animal you see here is one we actually sell, shown in a setup that suits it.Shop all
Ships within the USWe currently ship to addresses in the United States.
Planted nano tank with shrimp, fish, snails and plants

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Everyone in this tank gets along

Shrimp, fish, snails and plants from our shop, sharing one nano tank. Add the whole crew or pick a favorite.

  1. High Grade Cherry Shrimp - Fire Red Grade $22.50Grazes the moss all day
  2. Ember Tetra (Tank-Bred) $13.50Peaceful little school
  3. Java Fern on Lava Stone $14.95Low light, no CO2
  4. Zebra Nerite Snail $6.00Algae cleanup crew
  5. Pygmy Corydoras (Tank-Bred) $29.95Tidies the sand
  6. Dwarf Hairgrass Lawn $8.95Soft green carpet
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Who fits in your tank?

Pick your tank size and we'll show the animals that have room to thrive in it.

How big is your tank?

Not sure? Measure it in inches

Length × width × height ÷ 231 = gallons

Sizes are minimums for healthy adult animals in a mature, filtered tank. Planning to mix groups? Add their sizes together.

Plant Picker

Find plants for your tank

Answer three quick questions and we'll show the plants that fit.

1 How bright is your tank light?
2 Where should it go?

Tap the tank or the chips. Pick as many spots as you like.

3 Extra CO2?

CO2 is optional extra equipment. Plants need good light and nutrients first.

Question 1 of 3

20 plants match

  • Easy
    Ruby Root Floaters

    From $11.95

    • Low
    • Floating on the surface

    Give your aquarium a leafy surface canopy with Ruby Root Floaters. These Red Root Floaters add hanging-root texture and shelter above a planted freshwater scene.

  • Easy
    Mossy Coconut Bridge

    $17.50

    • Low
    • On wood or rocks

    A ready-made mossy arch for little explorers. Mossy Coconut Bridge pairs Christmas moss with a coconut-shell bridge, bringing plant cover and a hideaway into one feature.

  • Easy
    Back soon
    Fir Branch Moss

    From $5.50

    • Low
    • On wood or rocks

    Build a miniature evergreen scene with Fir Branch Moss. This Christmas moss adds fine branching texture to wood and stone and gives small aquarium residents more cover to explore.

  • Easy
    Anubias on Lava Stone

    $18.50

    • Low
    • On wood or rocks

    An easy centerpiece, already assembled. Anubias on Lava Stone combines sturdy foliage with textured rock for a simple addition to your Tails & Fin planted aquarium.

  • Easy
    Lace Leaf Wisteria

    $8.95

    • Medium
    • Planted in the bottom
    • Floating on the surface

    Bring soft, fern-like texture to the aquarium layout with Lace Leaf Wisteria. This adaptable Water Wisteria can be planted or floated, making it a flexible choice for leafy cover.

  • Easy
    Java Fern on Lava Stone

    $14.95

    • Low
    • On wood or rocks

    Java Fern on Lava Stone arrives already attached to a rock. Simply place the rock securely in your tank for an easy touch of green.

  • Easy
    Grow Your Own Lily Bulb

    $7.95

    • Low · Medium
    • Planted in the bottom

    Watch a new centerpiece unfold from a bulb. Grow Your Own Lily brings reddish foliage and a different growth form to a planted aquarium.

  • Easy
    Pearl Grass Foreground Plant

    $8.95

    • Medium · High
    • Front of tank
    • Middle of tank
    • Back of tank

    One plant, several looks. Keep Pearl Grass short with regular trimming, or let it grow taller to create a leafy backdrop.

    Grows best with extra CO2

  • Easy
    Japanese Pennywort

    $8.95

    • Medium · High
    • Front of tank
    • Middle of tank
    • Back of tank

    Create small green layers with Japanese Pennywort. Its distinctive foliage brings a lively, creeping texture to aquarium layouts, with shape guided by regular trimming.

    Grows best with extra CO2

  • Easy
    Mossy Stone

    $10.95

    • Low
    • On wood or rocks

    A little island of green, ready to place. Mossy Stone combines Christmas moss and rock for an easy detail among your aquarium's plants and wood or rocks.

  • Easy
    Mini Anubias Petite

    $14.95

    • Low
    • On wood or rocks

    Small leaves, lots of possibilities. Mini Anubias Petite adds compact greenery to aquarium-safe wood and rocks.

  • Easy
    Anubias Driftwood Centerpiece

    $24.80

    • Low · Medium
    • On wood or rocks

    Bring wood and foliage together in one natural centerpiece. Anubias Driftwood Centerpiece pairs broad green leaves with driftwood for an established-looking aquarium layout.

  • Moderate
    Monte Carlo Carpet Plant

    $8.95

    • Medium · High
    • Front of tank

    Grow a soft green layer across the front of your tank with Monte Carlo. Its small, round leaves need suitable lighting and plant nutrients to fill in well.

    Grows best with extra CO2

    Needs more care

  • Moderate
    Dwarf Hairgrass Lawn

    $8.95

    • Medium · High
    • Front of tank

    Create an underwater lawn with Dwarf Hairgrass. Plant it near the front of the tank and trim it to keep the grass-like leaves short.

    Grows best with extra CO2

    Needs more care

  • Moderate
    Staurogyne Mini Bush

    $8.95

    • Medium
    • Front of tank
    • Middle of tank

    Add low, leafy greenery with Staurogyne Mini Bush. This compact plant works well around stones or near the front and middle of the tank.

  • Moderate
    Micro Sword Grass

    $8.95

    • Medium
    • Front of tank

    Bring a grass-like texture to the front of your tank with Micro Sword Grass. Its spreading growth can create a green carpet as your planted aquarium develops.

    Grows best with extra CO2

    Needs more care

  • Easy
    Dwarf Sag Carpet Grass

    $8.95

    • Low
    • Front of tank

    Dwarf Sag Carpet Grass brings a grassy look to your aquarium. It spreads by sending out new shoots and is an approachable choice for a first planted tank.

  • Easy
    Mini Crypt Parva

    $10.95

    • Low · Medium
    • Front of tank
    • Middle of tank

    Mini Crypt Parva adds small, narrow green leaves to your aquarium. It grows slowly, so it suits keepers who are happy to give plants time to settle in.

  • Easy
    Vallisneria Tall Grass

    $8.95

    • Low · Medium
    • Back of tank

    Frame your aquarium with tall, ribbon-like greenery. Vallisneria Tall Grass adds a flowing background and leafy cover for smaller residents.

  • Easy
    Red Crypt Wendtii

    $8.95

    • Low · Medium
    • Middle of tank

    Red Crypt Wendtii adds warm bronze-red color among your green plants. Place it around the middle of the tank and leave space for its leaves to spread.

Beginner help

Questions beginners ask us

Browse all FAQs or contact us, we are happy to help.

Start small with hardy species: a few cherry shrimp or nerite snails, plus moss and low-light plants. They are forgiving while you learn, and we are happy to help you plan the first week.