First we will look at what makes a great aquarium decoration. Then we will dive into our customers top picks for the best artificial aquarium plants of 2024.
What Makes a Great Artificial Aquarium Plant?
Durability and Safety
When it comes to durability and safety, plastic plants are often the best option for artificial aquarium plants. Plastic plants are sturdy and can withstand the occasional nibbling or bumping from fish without wilting or breaking. They are also easy to clean and maintain, and they won't introduce any harmful chemicals or bacteria into the fish tank.
It's important to choose plastic plants that are made from fish-safe materials and have smooth edges to avoid any harm to your fish.
Realism and Design
While durability is important, the realism of artificial aquarium plants is also a key factor to consider. Realistic plants can add a natural and aesthetic touch to your aquarium, creating a visually appealing underwater landscape.
Silk aquarium plants are a popular choice for achieving a realistic look. These plants are made from silk-like materials that have a natural feel and movement in the water. They are available in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors.
Compatibility with Fish Species
When selecting artificial aquarium plants, it's important to consider the compatibility with your fish species. Different fish have different needs and behaviors, and some may interact differently with plants. For example, betta fish have long flowing fins that can get tangled in delicate plants. It's important to choose plants with soft and flexible foliage to avoid any harm or stress to your betta.
Another factor to consider is the substrate of your aquarium. Some artificial plants require a specific substrate to be securely planted, while others can be easily anchored in gravel or sand. It's important to choose plants that can be easily planted in your aquarium's substrate to ensure stability and prevent them from floating or being uprooted.
Customers Top Picks: Best Artificial Aquarium Plants of 2024
Here are the top picks form our customers for the best artificial aquarium plants of 2024:
10. Small Silk Leaf Silk Plant
Brittany
"This one looks like the pic as expected!"
What makes this decoration special is it is small and soft which makes it perfect for smaller aquariums and bettas.
9. Fake Seaweed Plastic Plant
Joseph
"Best replicas I have found, Recommend for salt or fresh tank. Nice plants."
This unique plastic seaweed is designed different from other ones found online. This one comes with a green/brown variant that looks like natural seaweed and a green verity with a special coating to add to the natural look.
8. Grass Flower Plastic Plant
Harry
"Put it beside a rock, and with the other different colored flowers it looks natural and lifelike"
This is a large decoration with sparling leaves and little flowers to complement it. What customers love about this one is how it spreads out in larger aquariums while remaining quite affordable.
7. Silk Dracaena
J.D
"I am always worried about buying artificial plants online. But the two that I purchased looks great in my aquarium. I do plan to buy a few more in the future."
This silk decoration is unique in its design where it has strips down the leaves to complement the green as well as a unique orientation where it can have the leaves bend downward to the substrate.
6. Brilliant Red Plastic Plant
Perry
"Love the aquatic plants I ordered from Aquafaux! They provide my indoor pond with some natural looking plant life and provide the smaller koi with some cover."
This decoration comes in a 40 and a 80cm version making it our largest aquarium decoration. not to many places that one can find a 80cm tall aquarium decoration!
5. Anubias Plastic Plant
Breanna
"I just received my green anubias. It took a little over a week to get to Kentucky in the US. I’m preparing my tank for an axolotl and they have extremely sensitive skin that can tear or become irritated very easily. Although this is listed as plastic, it doesn’t feel plastic at all. It feels more like a super soft, thin rubber with no pointy, scratchy surfaces. It is completely safe for my new pet, and I would argue the perfect faux plant for an axolotl."
This plastic plant brakes all the rules for a plastic plant. Its extremely soft and looks real.
4. Burgundy Silk Plant
Dina
"Wow. Again going from a live planted tank…where my fish destroyed my live plants. These are so pretty and move like live plants in the water without plastic abrasiveness. Love these and the price is spot on!"
A great all around silk decoration with a unique color.
3. Coontail Silk plant
Timothy
"Surprisingly realistic. Super soft so it flows with the current. Soft so I don’t have to worry about discus hurt themselves. Perfect. Great faux plants."
This aquarium decoration is special to our customers because of how nice it looks and how it flows in the water. You got to see it to believe it.
2. Amazon Sord Plastic Plant
P.F
"Ordered the Amazon sword with roots. Honestly looks just as real as my living Amazon sword—only better. I love it!"
An aquarium decoration that had special attention on the design of the leaf patterns that make it look great when placed into the aquarium.
1. Large Round Leaf Silk Plant
M.G "Amazing!"
"I have been looking for artificial plants that didn’t look fake. When I found this, site I was pleasantly surprised but also a bit skeptical…until the plant arrived. I couldn’t believe how perfect it looked! Once I adjusted it to my liking and placed it in the aquarium it looked wonderful and much more realistic than any other artificial plants. I have since placed another order and would definitely recommend this store"
And number 1. Why do our customers love this decoration? Its large, its realistic, its soft and its compatible with all kind of fish. What more can you ask for in an aquarium decoration?
A little about us
Aquafaux is a leading brand in the world of artificial aquarium plants. We offer a wide range of options that are not only visually appealing but also durable and safe for your fish. Aquafaux plants are carefully designed to mimic the appearance and movement of real plants, creating a natural aquascape. Still sceptical? Try out our products we have a 14 day money back grantee.