Salvinia natans is an easy floating plant that gently shades your aquarium, helping reduce the intensity of bright LED lighting. Ideal for tanks where the light feels a little too strong.
Give your plants everything they need to grow well without pressurised CO2. Neutro Combo is a top seller for low-tech tanks, helping plants stay healthy, grow steadily and compete naturally with algae.
Aqua Essentials
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Mixed Boxes are the best way to add lots of plants into your aquarium without the hassle of having to choose the plants - leave it up to the experts!
Our plant manager will persoanlly pick your plants choosing a range of foreground, midground and background plants. All mixed boxes have a range of colours and sizes so when they arrive with you, it looks beautiful immediately.
What size should I choose?
Select the mixed box that is closest to your aquarium taking into consideration any wood or rocks you already have in there. If that's the case, try the next size down.
Can I request specific plants in a Mixed Box?
You can't request specific plants but if you'd like more foreground than background for eg, shoot us a message and we'll see what we can do for you.
Express Delivery is our fastest and most reliable option. Orders are fully trackable, delivered within a one-hour time slot, and covered by our replacement guarantee if plants are damaged due to delivery delays. It’s ideal if you want extra peace of mind and plants arriving exactly as they left us.
Tracked 24 is a great value option and usually arrives within a couple of days.
Order before 4pm (Mon–Fri) for same-day dispatch.
Shipping starts from £4.99 for Tracked 24 and £6.99 for DPD Express.
Habistax is the ultimate stackable aquarium accessory — it supports your plants with the structure and nutrition they need to thrive, while creating a mesmerising ecosystem.
Now that you’ve got your Habistax, it’s time to fill it with amazing plants. We’ve partnered with Habistax to curate a selection of 10 aquarium plants that are perfect for this setup. Handpicked by our experienced plant manager, these species will let you plant up your Habistax straight away — and have it looking great from day one.
We’ll choose specific plant types such as:
Anubias
Cryptocorynes
Microsorums
Planting is easy, either remove the plants from the rockwool completely and then plant into the relevant sections or a better choice, leave some rockwool on the plant (20mm) and push the plant into the gaps (the rockwool will help anchor the plant).
Note: Plants are generally sent in pairs, so you'll typically receive 5 different species (10 plants total).
The Habistax box includes a curated mix of aquarium plants selected to fit and complement your Habistax setup, creating a balanced and natural aquascape.
Yes, the plants in this Habistax aquarium plant box are beginner-friendly and chosen to grow well in simple setups with minimal maintenance.
No, most plants in the Habistax box can grow without CO2. However, adding CO2 can improve growth and overall plant health.
No, the plants are pre-selected by experts to ensure compatibility, balance, and the best results for your Habistax aquarium.
Simply place the plants into your substrate or attach them to décor as needed. All plants are ready to plant and easy to position within your Habistax setup.
