Riccia fluitans, commonly known as Floating Crystalwort, is a cosmopolitan aquatic liverwort that offers versatility in aquascaping. It can be used as a floating plant, providing shelter for young fish, or attached to stones and driftwood to create lush, green carpets or accents within the aquarium. This plant thrives under medium lighting and benefits from CO₂ supplementation, which promotes vibrant growth and the formation of oxygen bubbles on the leaf tips, enhancing the visual appeal of the aquascape.
| Difficulty Level | Medium |
|---|---|
| Lighting | Medium |
| CO₂ Requirement | Medium (6-14 mg/L) |
| Growth Rate | Medium |
| Placement | Floating or attached to hardscape |
| Propagation | Fragmentation; new plants develop from separated portions |
Riccia fluitans propagates through fragmentation. Small portions can be separated and will develop into new plants when provided with appropriate conditions. When attaching to substrates, regular pruning is necessary to maintain the desired shape and prevent the plant from floating to the surface.
This plant is available as part of Tropica's 1-2-Grow! tissue culture line, ensuring it is free from snails, algae, and pesticides. Tissue culture plants are delivered directly from the laboratory and are safe for sensitive shrimp and fish.
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