Dwarf Water Lettuce (Pistia stratiotes)

Dwarf Water Lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) is a beautiful floating aquarium plant prized for its soft, velvety green rosettes and long, feathery root systems. It provides natural surface cover while creating a peaceful environment for fish, shrimp, and fry. The hanging roots also serve as an excellent refuge for baby fish and a natural grazing area for shrimp.

This fast-growing floating plant helps reduce excess nutrients by absorbing nitrates and phosphates, while its broad leaves naturally diffuse light entering the aquarium. It is an excellent addition to planted aquariums, breeding tanks, shrimp aquariums, ponds, and paludariums.

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Why Choose Dwarf Water Lettuce?

• Beautiful floating rosettes with soft green foliage
• Long decorative roots provide shelter for fish and shrimp
• Naturally reduces nitrates and excess nutrients
• Creates shaded areas that reduce stress in aquarium inhabitants
• Excellent for breeding tanks and shrimp aquariums
• Fast-growing and easy to maintain
• Suitable for freshwater aquariums, ponds, and paludariums

Care & Placement

• Allow plants to float freely on the water surface
• Medium to high lighting recommended
• CO₂ not required
• Avoid excessive surface agitation for best growth
• Benefits from nutrient-rich water
• Thin regularly to prevent excessive surface coverage

Plant Details

Aquascaping Uses

• Natural floating plant displays
• Shrimp aquariums
• Breeding tanks
• Community aquariums
• Reducing excess light
• Natural nutrient export
• Ponds and paludariums

Tip: Dwarf Water Lettuce spreads quickly by producing runners. Regular thinning helps maintain healthy growth while allowing sufficient light to reach plants below.

Available in Canada at Aquascaperoom — premium floating aquarium plants for freshwater aquariums, shrimp tanks, and professional aquascaping.