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Aquarium Plants

Aquarium plants or aquatic plants are foliage that is well suited for small aquarium environments. Available as freshwater and saltwater plants, these groups of flora come in a wide array of sizes and colors. They have different care requirements and growth rates that depend on the species and the conditions. At Nebraska Aquatic Supply, we are the premier freshwater and saltwater fish destination in Omaha, NE. Besides aquatic plants, we offer a wide selection of fish, corals, and food and aquarium supplies.

Aquarium Plants, Omaha, NE

Freshwater Aquarium Plants

Freshwater aquarium plants help improve water quality and enhance the natural elegance of your aquarium. They also provide shelter and security to your fish. We categorize our freshwater aquatic plant collection by color, the location they are most used, and their care information. These plants can be placed in the following locations:

  • Foreground
  • Background
  • Midground
  • Surface area

Aquarium moss is one of the few species that can be placed almost anywhere.

Some of the aquarium plants that we offer in our store include:

  • Moneywort
  • Rotala Rotundifolia
  • Hornwort
  • Pygmy Chain Sword
  • Cryptocoryne Wendttii
  • Java Fern
  • Hygrophilia Polysperma
  • Java Moss
  • Anubia Nana
  • Vallisneria Spirallis
  • Amazon Sword
  • Elodea Densa
  • Water Lettuce
  • Red Ludwigia
  • Cryptocoryne Balansae
  • Marimo Ball
  • Cryptocoryne Beckettii
  • Duckweed
  • African Water Fern
  • Water Wisteria
  • Tiger Lotus

Saltwater Aquarium Plants

Saltwater fish come from the ocean and with our saltwater plants collection, you can create a marine environment that will help them thrive. Along with your tropical fish collection, these plants can enhance the beauty of your aquarium with trippy shapes and bright colors. Besides helping keep your aquarium clean, these plants also provide your fish with safer surroundings to interact with.

When it comes to choosing saltwater plants, you will want the best ones matching your fish and your personal preferences. Some of the most popular options include:

  • Green finger algae
  • Seagrass
  • Spaghetti algae
  • Halimeda
  • Mermaid’s fan
  • Red mangrove
  • Water primrose

Importance of Right Aquarium Plants

A healthy aquarium does more than benefit your fish. It will also enhance your hobby. When you add live plants to the tank, they can create a beautiful aquarium and maintain its overall health. The choice of the right plants can develop the proper water conditions required for maintaining a healthy fish population. Eventually, you will be trying to create the ideal environment for your fish.

At Nebraska Aquatic Supply, we are the largest independent fish-only store in Omaha, NE and the surrounding areas. We have a vast collection of different varieties of fish and corals. We also occasionally carry rare and unique fish. If you desire to complete your aquarium with the best species of fish, plants, and corals, we are your one-stop shop.

We also provide a wide range of services including consultation and aquarium set-up and maintenance. If you want to discuss your aquatic plants or other aquarium-related needs with us, give us a call at 402-934-8206. We can also be reached via this Online Form. Write to us and one of our experts will reach you back at the earliest.


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