Aqueon Aquarium Freshwater Plant Food, 16-oz bottle

$6.60 First Time Autoship Price
this order
Save 35% (up to $20) today when you set up Autoship. 

$9.64 Autoship Price
(-5%) future orders
  • Keep saving 5% on every order
  • Get deliveries on your schedule
  • Skip, change, or cancel anytime
$10.15 Chewy Price
($0.64 /oz)
Save $3.84 (-27%)
$13.99 List Price
Promo, New Customers Only: Spend $49+, Get $20 eGift Card + Free Shipping with code: WELCOME

In Stock
FREE 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

No interest if paid in full in 6 months on PayPal purchases of $149+. .

About This Item

Details

  • Provides macro and micro nutrients required by freshwater plants
  • You can easily adjust the dosage depending on how many plants you have and the desired growth rate
  • Kelp extract is included as a source of cytokinin, which promotes strong root development
  • Brings out vibrant new growth in your aquarium
  • Within enclosed aquarium systems, essential nutrients tend to deplete rapidly

Ingredients

Instructions

Learn More About Aqueon From Our Team of Experts

Essential Water Care for Healthy Fish

Whether you’re treating tap water, neutralizing ammonia or clearing up cloudy water, Aqueon’s line of water care products makes it easy to maintain the healthiest environment for your aquatic pets.

All About the Fish

Aqueon strives to do what’s best for the health and well-being of fish and aquatic life. They focus on the little things that make your life easier when keeping an aquarium, so it’s easier to keep your fish happy and healthy.

Prevent Aquarium Water Problems

Aqueon Water Conditioner, Ammonia Neutralizer and Water Clarifier all help to prevent common water quality issues and promote a healthy aquarium. Just 30 mins to 1 hr. of water care a week can help you ensure your tank remains a thriving habitat.

Care for Your Plants

Encourage live plant growth and support your aquarium’s biological balance with products like Aqueon Plant Food and Plant and Shrimp Aquarium Substrate. Healthy aquarium plants help naturally reduce harmful compounds like nitrates and ammonia.

About Aqueon

Developed by Aquatic hobbyists, Aqueon provides a broad array of aquarium solutions to help maintain healthy aquatic environments.

Shop Aqueon

Questions & Answers

6 Customer Questions


Is this plant food recommended for use in freshwater aquariums? Is it safe for the fish? Or just aquariums strictly growing plants?

Answer by ChewyJan 11, 2018
This product is made for tropical freshwater plants. This product is also safe to use with fish.

is this safe with planted 5.5 gallon with ghost shrimp and Nita snail and guppy's

Answer by ChewyMar 16, 2020
This food is suitable for planted tanks with shrimp, snails, and fish.

Is this safe for amphibians?

Answer by ChewyApr 13, 2020
Aqueon Aquarium Freshwater Plant Food is not recommended for amphibians.

is this safe for shrimp?

Answer by ChewyNov 30, 2020
For shrimp, we would recommend the Herbivore Shrimp Food instead.

4.6
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
53 Ratings

14 Customer Reviews



Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Jamie on Nov 25, 2025

Didn't notice difference

Didn't notice difference in water test or plants color or growth

Didn't notice difference in water test or plants color or growth


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Patricia on Jun 9, 2025

Plants are looking great

I mean I’m sure I’m doing a lot of the work too but this stuff is helping for sure. My plants are doing great, lots of new growth, shrimp and fish are unaffected

I mean I’m sure I’m doing a lot of the work too but this stuff is helping for sure. My plants are doing great, lots of new growth, shrimp and fish are unaffected by it.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Thomas on Aug 25, 2025

fast shipping

A good source to keep plants healthy.

A good source to keep plants healthy.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By dianna on Jan 31, 2024

great

super great

super great


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By carol on Sep 18, 2023

aquarium plant food

seems to promote plant growth

seems to promote plant growth


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Jeff on Mar 27, 2022

Great prices, great product

I have had great success using this product. My plants are growing nice and healthy

I have had great success using this product. My plants are growing nice and healthy


Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Elise on Oct 10, 2021

Good product, bad shipping

Every time I order this product it arrives with the lid twisted off just enough to leak out and soak the bottom of the box. Frustrating, but don't lose enough of

Every time I order this product it arrives with the lid twisted off just enough to leak out and soak the bottom of the box. Frustrating, but don't lose enough of the product to be upset about it.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By ThrivingUnderWater on Feb 27, 2021

Happy Plants!

Plants are thriving and growing with this food. Easy to measure and dispense.

Plants are thriving and growing with this food. Easy to measure and dispense.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Loveaferret95 on Mar 29, 2020
Top 250 Contributor

aqueon plant food

this seems to be doing the trick for my newly planted fish tanks have a 20 gallon and 10 gallon im still working on my 5 gallon for my ghost shrimp

this seems to be doing the trick for my newly planted fish tanks have a 20 gallon and 10 gallon im still working on my 5 gallon for my ghost shrimp


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Kath on Sep 27, 2019

My plants love this...

My plants came back to life with this! I bought a small one to see how it would work, and wow! They have gotten so big after adding this weekly!

My plants came back to life with this! I bought a small one to see how it would work, and wow! They have gotten so big after adding this weekly!