Shoal & Stem

Species Catalogue

374 species matching your filters — care guides, community photos, water parameters, and tank-mate compatibility.

Amazon Swordeasy

Amazon Sword

Echinodorus grisebachii

plantfreshwater
Background·Medium light·Moderate growth
Anubias Coffeefoliaeasy

Anubias Coffeefolia

Anubias barteri var. coffeefolia

plantfreshwater
Epiphyte·Low to medium light·Very growth
Anubias Glabraeasy

Anubias Glabra

Anubias barteri var. glabra

plantfreshwater
Epiphyte·Slow growth
Anubias Nana Petiteeasy

Anubias Nana Petite

Anubias barteri var. nana 'Petite'

plantfreshwater
Carpet·Low to medium light·Very growth
Bacopa Carolinianaeasy

Bacopa Caroliniana

Bacopa caroliniana

plantfreshwater
Background·Low to high light·Moderate growth
Brazilian Micro Swordmedium

Brazilian Micro Sword

Lilaeopsis brasiliensis

plantfreshwater
Foreground
Cabombaeasy

Cabomba

Cabomba caroliniana

plantfreshwater
Medium to high light·Fast growth
Cryptocoryne Lucenseasy

Cryptocoryne Lucens

Cryptocoryne lucens

plantfreshwater
Foreground·Low to medium light·Slow growth
Cryptocoryne Petchiieasy

Cryptocoryne Petchii

Cryptocoryne petchii

plantfreshwater
Foreground·Low to medium light·Medium growth
Dense Waterweedeasy

Dense Waterweed

Egeria densa

plantfreshwater
Background
Dwarf Hairgrassmedium

Dwarf Hairgrass

Eleocharis parvula

plantfreshwater
Carpet·Medium to high light·Slow growth
Echinodorus Red Rubinmedium

Echinodorus Red Rubin

Echinodorus Red Rubin

plantfreshwater
Midground·Medium growth
Feather Duster Eriocaulonexpert

Feather Duster Eriocaulon

Eriocaulon sp. 'Feather Duster'

plantfreshwater
Midground
Hydrocotyle Tripartitamedium

Hydrocotyle Tripartita

Hydrocotyle tripartita

plantfreshwater
Medium to high light·Fast growth
Hygrophila Pinnatifidamedium

Hygrophila Pinnatifida

Hygrophila pinnatifida

plantfreshwater
Epiphyte·Medium–High light·Moderate growth
Hygrophila Polyspermaeasy

Hygrophila Polysperma

Hygrophila polysperma

plantfreshwater
Background·Low to medium light·Very growth
Java Ferneasy

Java Fern

Microsorum pteropus

plantfreshwater
Midground·Low to medium light·Slow growth
Java Fern Narrow Leafeasy

Java Fern Narrow Leaf

Microsorum pteropus 'Narrow Leaf'

plantfreshwater
Midground·Low to medium light·Slow growth
Java Mosseasy

Java Moss

Taxiphyllum barbieri

plantfreshwater
Carpet·Low to high light·Moderate growth
Lobelia Cardinalismedium

Lobelia Cardinalis

Lobelia cardinalis

plantfreshwater

A beautiful aquatic plant with round, bright green leaves above and reddish-purple undersides. It grows well in low to medium light without CO2, making it a good choice for lower-tech planted tanks.

Ludwigia Palustriseasy

Ludwigia Palustris

Ludwigia palustris

plantfreshwater
Background·Medium to high light·Fast growth
Microsorum Tridenteasy

Microsorum Trident

Microsorum pteropus 'Trident'

plantfreshwater
Low to medium light·Slow growth
Pellia Mosseasy

Pellia Moss

Monosolenium tenerum

plantfreshwater
Epiphyte·Low to medium light·Slow growth
Red Root Floatereasy

Red Root Floater

Phyllanthus fluitans

plantfreshwater
Floating·Fast growth
Rotala Rotundifoliamedium

Rotala Rotundifolia

Rotala rotundifolia

plantfreshwater
Background·High light·Fast growth
Utricularia Graminifoliahard

Utricularia Graminifolia

Utricularia graminifolia

plantfreshwater

Carnivorous aquatic plant used as a fine-leaved carpet alternative. Forms a delicate bright-green lawn. Requires CO2, high light, and soft water. Rewarding when established.

Water Wisteriaeasy

Water Wisteria

Hygrophila difformis

plantfreshwater
Background·Medium light·Fast growth
plant
easy

African Crinum

Crinum calamistratum

plantfreshwater

Striking background plant with long, narrow, wavy green leaves. Grows from a large bulb and can reach impressive heights. Very tolerant and long-lived. Low maintenance.

plant
easy

African Tiger Lotus

Nymphaea zenkeri

plantfreshwater

Stunning lily with red-spotted leaves. Grows from a bulb and alternates between broad, flat pads and long petioles reaching the surface. Remove surface leaves to keep it compact.

plant
medium

African Water Fern

Bolbitis heudelotii

plantfreshwater
Epiphyte·Low to medium light·Slow growth
plant
medium

Alternanthera Lilacina

Alternanthera lilacina

plantfreshwater
Midground·Medium growth
plant
medium

Alternanthera Reineckii

Alternanthera reineckii

plantfreshwater

A vibrant stem plant from South America prized for its deep red to purple undersides. It requires moderate to high light and CO2 injection to maintain its color and healthy growth. Often used as a midground accent plant in planted tanks.

plant
medium

Alternanthera Reineckii Mini

Alternanthera reineckii 'Mini'

plantfreshwater
Midground·High light·Slow growth
plant
hard

Alternanthera Reineckii Pink

Alternanthera reineckii Pink

plantfreshwater
Midground·Medium growth
plant
hard

Alternanthera Reineckii Purple

Alternanthera reineckii Purple

plantfreshwater
Midground·Medium growth
plant
medium

Alternanthera Reineckii Rosanervig

Alternanthera reineckii 'Rosanervig'

plantfreshwater
Background·High light·Moderate growth