hanging pots for aquariums, paludariums, and ripariums. Includes threaded insert for rimless tanks and suction cups for rimmed tanks.
Price range: $4.99 through $11.99
These compact hanging pots are the perfect way to suspend plants in aquariums, paludariums, and ripariums. Each pot measures 1 5/16″ × 1 5/16″ and is designed to hold a wide variety of species — from trailing vines to terrestrial plants that thrive above water, and even immersed aquarium plants transitioning to emersed growth.
Secure Size – Supports stems up to 1 5/16″ thick. Plant size isn’t limited — roots stream freely into the water column.
Stability Advantage – A smaller cup keeps plants steady without filler or added supports.
Dual Mounting Options –
• Threaded insert for rimless aquariums
• Suction cups for rimmed aquariums
Removable Pot Design – Planting cup separates from the hanger, allowing placement in rockwork, driftwood, or custom hardscape.
For Every Water-Based Habitat – Perfect for aquariums, paludariums, and ripariums.
Creative Aquascaping – Adds greenery above the waterline while keeping roots close to nutrients.
Hanging pots are a staple in aquarium, paludarium, and riparium design. They don’t confine plant roots — instead, they anchor the stem while letting roots extend naturally into the aquarium water for nutrient uptake. This makes them a versatile solution for everything from small trailing vines to larger terrestrial species.
These pots work beautifully for:
Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)
Monstera species
Philodendrons (small or large varieties)
Creeping fig (Ficus pumila)
Ferns and other humidity-loving terrestrial plants
Immersed aquarium plants adjusting to emersed growth
By focusing on stem support instead of root confinement, even big-leaf species can flourish in these compact holders Without the need for a lot of additional filler or support.
🌱 What plants can I use?
Almost any species That doesn’t mind wet feet — pothos, monstera, philodendrons, creeping fig, ferns, and immersed aquarium plants adapting to above-water growth.
🐟 Can they go fully underwater?
Yes — the hanging support can be removed, and the basket itself can be wedged into hardscape or tucked into rockwork. You can fill it with a planting medium And the aquatic plants of your choice.
💧 How do they attach?
Each pot includes a threaded insert for rimless aquariums and suction cups for rimmed aquariums. The cup can also be removed from the hanger for hardscape placement.
