Cichlid Safe Aquarium Plants – Hardy Floating and Background Plants | Hornwort and Anacharis | Live Plants for Cichlid Tanks

Built for tanks where plants don’t last.
The Cichlid Safe Starter Pack includes hardy, fast-growing plants that can handle digging, movement, and high activity—perfect for cichlid tanks and other aggressive fish setups.
🌿 WHAT YOU GET
Includes a curated mix of live aquatic plants:
Hornwort
Free-floating, fast-growing, helps absorb excess nutrients
Anacharis
Dense, leafy background plant that grows quickly and adapts easily
🧠 WHY THIS PACK WORKS
✔ Floats above digging fish (no uprooting frustration)
✔ Fast-growing plants help reduce nitrates & improve water quality
✔ Hardy species that tolerate active, messy tanks
✔ Can be floated or lightly planted
✔ Great for beginners and “problem tanks”
🐟 PERFECT FOR
African cichlid tanks
South American cichlids
Oscar tanks
Goldfish tanks
Beginner aquariums
Tanks where plants won’t stay planted
📦 SIZE OPTIONS

🌿 Thick Pack
Fuller coverage for a more noticeable effect
🌴 Jungle Pack (Best Value)
Heavy plant mass — ideal for large or high-bioload tanks
📸 WHAT TO EXPECT
Live, healthy plants grown in real aquatic conditions
Natural variation in size, color, and shape
May contain harmless hitchhikers (snails, microfauna)
Plants may arrive slightly compressed from shipping but will bounce back quickly
🌱 CARE NOTES
Works in low to moderate lighting
No CO₂ required
Can be floated or gently placed in substrate
Trim as needed to maintain shape and growth
🚚 SHIPPING
Carefully packaged to ensure safe arrival
Fast shipping from the USA
Moist, insulated packaging to protect plants in transit
💚 LIVE ARRIVAL GUARANTEE
We stand behind our plants.
If your order arrives damaged, send us a message within 24 hours with photos and we’ll make it right.
🐸 ABOUT US
Trop Shop Squad 🌿🐸
We’re a family-run aquatic plant shop passionate about helping hobbyists create real, thriving ecosystems—whether you’re just starting out or building your dream tank.