RegionSaltwaterFreshwater
Atlantic & Europe
The cooler side of the reef world, plus European freshwater — temperate species, Mediterranean reefs, and the North Atlantic.
5 species · freshwater · plants
creeping primrose-willow
PlantLudwigia repens
A hardy red-green stem plant that rewards even beginners with bold color.
Dwarf Hygrophila
PlantHygrophila polysperma
The bulletproof beginner plant that thrives on neglect and outgrows almost anything.
Eared Watermoss
PlantSalvinia natans
A fast-spreading floating fern that shades tanks and shelters fry naturally.
Floating Crystalwort
PlantRiccia fluitans
A floating liverwort that pearls with oxygen bubbles when truly happy.
Hornwort
PlantCeratophyllum demersum
A fast-growing, nearly indestructible plant that thrives on neglect.