FOREGROUND PLANTS

Foreground aquarium plants are naturally low-growing aquatic plant species that should ideally be placed at the base of an aquascape, in the front of the midground area. Some of these foreground aquarium plants can also be used as carpeting plants and can be grown into a lush carpet of greenery in the front of a tank.
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Java Moss (Vesicularia dubyana) - Windy City Aquariums

Java Moss (Vesicularia dubyana)

$4.99 – $134.99
Vesicularia dubyana, commonly known as Java moss, is an especially hardy and low-maintenance aquarium plant, making it a popular choice amongst aquarists. It is native to southeast Asia, where it...
Dwarf Hairgrass - Windy City Aquariums

Dwarf Hairgrass

$4.99
Dwarf Hairgrass, or Eleocharis Parvula as it is scientifically known, is a great plant for beginners and seasoned aquarium keepers alike. It is an attractive bottom covering plant with long light...
Christmas Moss - Windy City Aquariums

Christmas Moss

$5.99 – $169.99
Christmas Moss (Vesicularia montagnei), also known as "Xmas Moss," is a less common popular moss that is native to South-East Asia. It is a great plant for beginners as it...
Pearl Weed - Windy City Aquariums

Pearl Weed

$5.99
Micranthemoides, also known as Pearl Grass or Pearl Weed, is an excellent foreground plant to midground plant and will grow very fast in a Med to High Tech tank, but will also...
Cryptocoryne Wendtii "Red" - Windy City Aquariums

Cryptocoryne Wendtii "Red"

$4.50
Cryptocoryne Wendtii "Red" is a common and popular plant, perfect for beginners. It thrives in a wide range of water conditions, and will do well even in low-lighting. The appearance...
Anubias Nana "Petite" - Windy City Aquariums

Anubias Nana "Petite"

$7.50 – $8.50
NOTE: This is a PRE-ORDERED item which should be ready to ship out after the 12th of November. Orders containing pre-ordered items won't ship until we have all items instock...
Dwarf Sagittaria - Windy City Aquariums

Dwarf Sagittaria

$4.99
Sagittaria Subulata, or more commonly known as Dwarf Sagittaria, is a great plant for aquarists new to planted tanks, it is relatively undemanding and will propagate readily to form an easy...
Monte Carlo - Windy City Aquariums

Monte Carlo

$6.50
NOTE: This is a PRE-ORDERED item which should be ready to ship out after the 1st of December. Orders containing pre-ordered items won't ship until we have all items instock so...
Hydrocotyle Tripartita "Japan" - Windy City Aquariums

Hydrocotyle Tripartita "Japan"

$5.99
Hydrocotyle Tripartita "Japan", also known as Japanese Pennywort, is characterized by fast, compact growth and small, intense green leaves on vertical stems. The plant is carpet-forming (5-10 cm tall) and...
Cardinal Plant (Lobelia Cardinalis) - Windy City Aquariums

Cardinal Plant (Lobelia Cardinalis)

$4.99
NOTE: This is a PRE-ORDERED item which should be ready to ship out after the 1st of December. Orders containing pre-ordered items won't ship until we have all items instock so...
Banana Lily Plant (Nymphoides Aquatica) - Windy City Aquariums

Banana Lily Plant (Nymphoides Aquatica)

$7.99
NOTE: This is a PRE-ORDERED item which should be ready to ship out after the 1st of December. Orders containing pre-ordered items won't ship until we have all items instock so please do...
Juncus Repens - Windy City Aquariums

Juncus Repens

$4.50
Juncus Repens is a great easy plant with grass-like long stems and narrow leaves. It is a resilient plant that can grow in a wide range of conditions, making it a suitable...