Top 10 Planted Tanks 2026
Rated #1: 25 Gallons Planted Tank
Username: Pavleta
Country: Slovenia
Rank:
#1 out of 7 Planted Tanks submitted 2026
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Submitted By:
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Ratings:
6.55
Number of votes:
11
Fish Kept:
Harlequin rasbora, lambchop rasbora, fivebanded barb, zebra danio, honey gourami, platinum halfbeak
Corals/Plants:
Cryptocoryne sp brown, cryptocoryne wendtii green, ludwigia sp, java fern, vallisneria, spiky moss, christmas moss, limnophilia sessiliflora, salvinia etc.
Tank Size:
25 gallons
Advice:
Research first
Description:
25g planted SE Asia community
Rated #2: 40 Gallons Planted Tank
Username: Fabis
Country: United Kingdom
Rank:
#2 out of 7 Planted Tanks submitted 2026
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Submitted By:
Fabis on
Ratings:
5.96
Number of votes:
25
Fish Kept:
Neon, Cardinals, Shrimp, Betta
Corals/Plants:
Amazon swords, crypts, stem plants
Tank Size:
40 gallons
Advice:
Patience and discipline is needed and acquired
Description:
Full tank all live plants
Rated #3: 12 Gallons Planted Tank
Username: MadhouseFish
Country: United Kingdom
Rank:
#3 out of 7 Planted Tanks submitted 2026
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Submitted By:
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Ratings:
5.82
Number of votes:
11
Quote:
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About Yourself:
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Fish Kept:
Neon Tetra, Snakeskin guppy, Electric guppy, Dumbo Guppy
Corals/Plants:
Greenbones
Tank Size:
12 gallons
Advice:
Don't rush
Description:
Planted tank
Rated #4: 180 Gallons Planted Tank
Username: Bob Felmly
Country: United States
Rank:
#4 out of 7 Planted Tanks submitted 2026
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Submitted By:
Bob Felmly on
Ratings:
5.75
Number of votes:
12
About Yourself:
Over 40 years in the fish hobby with many different setups throughout the years. From starting at a young age with a Community tank, to Australian Bosemi Rainbows, to Lake Malawi Cichlids amongst others, this 180-gallon fully planted riverbed hardscape tank filled with over 70+ fish is by far my favorite and most enjoyable. Watching the schools staying together in a large group and moving about the stream much as they would in the wild is very fun and relaxing to watch. I love the outdoors, boating, kayaking, mountain biking, hiking, fishing, etc...and when I get home and sit in front of this aquascape, it feels like I'm snorkeling in the Rio.
Fish Kept:
Cardinal Tetra, True Rummynose Tetra, Red Eye Tetra, Glolite Tetra, Silver Tip Tetra, Harlequin Rasbora, Dwarf Rainbow Fish, Congo Tetra, Peppered Cory Cat, Red Minor Serpae Tetra, White Cloud Mountain Minnow
Corals/Plants:
Amazon Swards. Dwarf hair grass. Jungle Vals. Java fern. Java Lace fern. Micro swords. Micro grass. Ludwigia. Anubiais.
Tank Size:
180 gallons
Advice:
Make a plan. Do your research. Get a good test kit. Create an environment that your fish selection requires. Enjoy.
Description:
180-gallon planted riverbed aquarium with 70+ tetras.
Rated #5: 55 Gallons Planted Tank
Username: Leanne62a
Country: United Kingdom
Rank:
#5 out of 7 Planted Tanks submitted 2026
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Submitted By:
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Ratings:
5.73
Number of votes:
11
Tank Size:
55 gallons
Advice:
Water changes are key
Description:
Goldfish love uprooting my plants lol
Rated #6: 35 Gallons Planted Tank
Username: Sebastian Brylewicz
Country: United Kingdom
Rank:
#6 out of 7 Planted Tanks submitted 2026
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Submitted By:
Sebastian Brylewicz on
Ratings:
5.65
Number of votes:
23
Quote:
There is no reality except in nature..........misread......thought it read......Nevermind
Fish Kept:
Gold gourami aka jealousy kills
Black molly aka looney
Mickey mouse platy aka mickey mouse
White platinum angel recent add aka guardian
Swordtail aka Sony
3 nerite snails
And 1 wood shrimp aka wood
My daughter came up with the names which i enjoy
Corals/Plants:
Will update once finishes
Tank Size:
35 gallons
Advice:
look through this site for example of setups, some tanks take breath away
Description:
180 litre Planted Tank
Rated #7: 40 Gallons Planted Tank
Username: amivt46
Country: United States
Rank:
#7 out of 7 Planted Tanks submitted 2026
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Submitted By:
amivt46 on
Ratings:
4.27
Number of votes:
22
Tank Size:
40 gallons
Advice:
See if fish you are getting are compatible to be in the same tank with some exceptions. Have fun starting at your fish and setting up the tank.
Description:
49 gallon planted tank