Live Aquarium Plants Essential Bundle

Stock your freshwater aquarium with the four most essential beginner-friendly plant species in one convenient bundle. Each Essential Bundle is sized to match your tank – from compact nano setups to full-size 95-gallon aquascapes – so you get the right number of plants for complete, balanced coverage.

What’s Included

Every Essential Bundle features a curated mix of these four proven species:
• Anubias – Hardy, low-light epiphyte with thick dark green leaves. Attaches to driftwood or rocks for effortless placement. One of the most forgiving plants in the hobby.
• Amazon Sword – A classic background plant that adds height, movement, and lush green foliage. Roots into substrate and grows into a stunning focal point.
• Java Fern – Textured, flowing leaves that attach to hardscape for natural midground placement. Extremely low-maintenance and adaptable to any tank.
• Cryptocoryne – Dense, colorful foreground plant that fills in beautifully over time. Thrives in low light and adds depth to the front of your aquascape.

Why These Four Species?

Anubias, Amazon Sword, Java Fern, and Cryptocoryne are the four species most recommended by aquascapers for beginners. Together they cover every zone of your tank – foreground, midground, and background – creating a balanced, natural underwater landscape from day one. All four thrive in low to moderate light with no CO2 injection required.

Available Sizes

Select the bundle sized for your tank:
• Up to 5 Gallons – 5 Plants (2 Anubias, 1 Amazon Sword, 1 Java Fern, 1 Cryptocoryne)
• Up to 10 Gallons – 8 Plants (2 Anubias, 2 Amazon Sword, 2 Java Fern, 2 Cryptocoryne)
• Up to 30 Gallons – 14 Plants (3 Anubias, 3 Amazon Sword, 4 Java Fern, 4 Cryptocoryne)
• Up to 60 Gallons – 22 Plants (5 Anubias, 5 Amazon Sword, 6 Java Fern, 6 Cryptocoryne)
• Up to 95 Gallons – 32 Plants (8 Anubias, 8 Amazon Sword, 8 Java Fern, 8 Cryptocoryne)

Care Guide
• Lighting: Low to moderate
• Water Temperature: 68-82°F
• CO2: Not required
• Substrate: Any (Anubias and Java Fern attach to hardscape; Sword and Crypto root in substrate)
• Difficulty: Beginner

Shipping & Guarantee
All plants are carefully inspected and packaged to ensure they arrive fresh and healthy. Covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee – contact us within 2 hours of delivery with photos if there are any issues.

🌱 Care & Resources

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📖 Care guides: Anubias Essentials: Your Aquarium’s Perfect Plant · Anubias Plant: The Ultimate Guide for Aquarium Success