One of the ‘must-have’ requirements for shrimps is plants. Plants do make a safe and homely environment for the shrimps. However, to a beginner shrimp keeper, choosing the correct plants for shrimps can prove to be a confusing task. That’s where this article will come in to help you out.
Here, I’ll be listing out all of my favorite plants for a shrimp tank! You can safely choose these plants for your shrimps.
There are many other safe plants too that I’ve not covered here. I am only mentioning the plants that I like. You can certainly choose any other plant. However, before buying, please do your research and check if the plant is safe for shrimps or not.
Safe Plants For Shrimps
| Plant Name | Care level | Co2 requirement | Substrate | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Java Moss | very easy | low | not required | Check on Amazon |
| Java Fern | very easy | low | not required | Check on Amazon |
| Anubias | very easy | low | not required | Check on Flip Aquatics |
| Water Wisteria | easy | low to medium | not required | Check on Amazon |
| Cryptocoryne | easy | low to medium | Yes | Check on Flip Aquatics |
| Dwarf Lillies | easy | low to medium | Yes | Check on Amazon |
| Vallisneria | easy | low | Yes | Check on Amazon |
| Bucephalandra | easy | low | not required | Check on Flip Aquatics |
| Watar Lettuce | easy | low | floating plant | Check on Amazon |
| Rotala Rotundifoila | medium | medium | yes | Check on Amazon |
