Best Fish for a Planted Tank

Our top picks for peaceful fish that look stunning against plants.

Looking for peaceful fish that look stunning against plants? Here are the top picks from our species database, with adult size, minimum tank, and temperament. Tap any fish for its full care guide, then plan your tank with the stocking calculator.

• Amano Shrimp (2.0", 10g min, Peaceful)
• Assassin Snail (1.0", 5g min, Peaceful)
• Bamboo Shrimp (3.0", 20g min, Peaceful)
• Black Neon Tetra (1.5", 15g min, Peaceful)
• Black Skirt Tetra (2.5", 20g min, Peaceful)
• Bolivian Ram (3.0", 30g min, Peaceful)
• Bronze Cory (2.8", 20g min, Peaceful)
• Cardinal Tetra (2.0", 20g min, Peaceful)
• Celestial Pearl Danio (1.0", 10g min, Peaceful)
• Cherry Barb (2.0", 20g min, Peaceful)
• Cherry Shrimp (1.5", 5g min, Peaceful)
• Chili Rasbora (0.7", 5g min, Peaceful)
• Congo Tetra (3.0", 30g min, Peaceful)
• Corydoras Catfish (2.5", 20g min, Peaceful)
• Ember Tetra (0.8", 10g min, Peaceful)
• Endler's Livebearer (1.0", 10g min, Peaceful)
• German Blue Ram (2.5", 20g min, Peaceful)
• Ghost Shrimp (1.5", 5g min, Peaceful)
• Glowlight Tetra (1.5", 10g min, Peaceful)
• Gold Barb (2.8", 20g min, Peaceful)

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