Midground Aquarium Plants

Centre Positioned Aquatics

A midground plant completes the visual transition from foreground to background. Some background plants also make suitable midground plants but may require some regular pruning. Aim to leave enough space for fish to swim by not planting them to densely.

The midground is also where most feature plants are located. These are particularly stunning aquatics that have outstanding characteristics such as large size or decorative foliage. Many agre grown attached to submerged driftwood which only adds to their visual appeal.

Midground Plant Choices

Java Moss
Flame Moss
Anubius
Blyxa
Rotala Wallichii
Aponogeton Crispus
Amazon Sword
Red Tiger Lotus
Java Fern
Banana Lilies

Other Aquarium Plant Positions

Foreground Plants
Lower profiled plants for the front of the fish tank. Short growing grass like plants are very popular.
 
Background Plants
Taller plants that form a green backdrop. Often
fast growing stemmed plants.

Floating Plants
Aquarium plants produce this gas but also need small quantities for respiration.