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Carpet Plants

Create a green floor at the front of your aquarium. Some plants need bright light and rich soil or root tabs; check each listing before choosing.

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  • Pearl Grass Foreground Plant Pearl Grass Foreground Plant
    Every animal and plant we sell can live happily together in one tank. Mix and match without worry.

    Pearl Grass Foreground Plant

    $8.95
    $8.95
    • Easy care
    • Medium–High light
    • Extra CO2 helps growth
    • Plant near the front
  • Japanese Pennywort Japanese Pennywort
    Every animal and plant we sell can live happily together in one tank. Mix and match without worry.

    Japanese Pennywort

    $8.95
    $8.95
    • Easy care
    • Medium–High light
    • Extra CO2 helps growth
    • Plant near the front
  • Monte Carlo Carpet Plant Monte Carlo Carpet Plant
    Every animal and plant we sell can live happily together in one tank. Mix and match without worry.

    Monte Carlo Carpet Plant

    $8.95
    $8.95
    • Moderate care
    • Medium–High light
    • Extra CO2 helps growth
    • Plant near the front
  • Dwarf Hairgrass Lawn Dwarf Hairgrass Lawn
    Every animal and plant we sell can live happily together in one tank. Mix and match without worry.

    Dwarf Hairgrass Lawn

    $8.95
    $8.95
    • Moderate care
    • Medium–High light
    • Extra CO2 helps growth
    • Plant near the front
  • Staurogyne Mini Bush Staurogyne Mini Bush
    Every animal and plant we sell can live happily together in one tank. Mix and match without worry.

    Staurogyne Mini Bush

    $8.95
    $8.95
    • Moderate care
    • Medium light
    • No extra CO2 needed
    • Plant near the front
  • Micro Sword Grass Micro Sword Grass
    Every animal and plant we sell can live happily together in one tank. Mix and match without worry.

    Micro Sword Grass

    $8.95
    $8.95
    • Moderate care
    • Medium light
    • Extra CO2 helps growth
    • Plant near the front
  • Dwarf Sag Carpet Grass Dwarf Sag Carpet Grass
    Every animal and plant we sell can live happily together in one tank. Mix and match without worry.

    Dwarf Sag Carpet Grass

    $8.95
    $8.95
    • Easy care
    • Low light
    • No extra CO2 needed
    • Plant near the front
  • Mini Crypt Parva Mini Crypt Parva
    Every animal and plant we sell can live happily together in one tank. Mix and match without worry.

    Mini Crypt Parva

    $10.95
    $10.95
    • Easy care
    • Low–Medium light
    • No extra CO2 needed
    • Plant near the front

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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

8 plants match

  • 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

  • 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.