Midground aquarium plants sit between the low foreground carpet and the tall background, typically growing 10 to 25cm tall.

They add structure and colour to the middle of the aquascape and help the layout transition smoothly from front to back.

This collection includes stem plants like Ludwigia, prized for its striking red colouring, alongside Bucephalandra, a slow-growing epiphyte that also works well attached to hardscape in the midground area.

Midground plants work best planted in small clusters rather than single stems, this creates a fuller, more natural look and helps guide the eye through the layout.

Stem plants like Ludwigia benefit from regular trimming to encourage bushy growth and stop them from overshadowing the plants around them.

Epiphytes like Bucephalandra grow more slowly and don't need trimming, just attach them to rock or wood and let them fill in naturally over time.