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Salvinia Natans Floating Aquarium Plant (Easy Water Fern)
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Salvinia Natans
Salvinia Natans is a fast-growing floating aquarium plant known for its small, buoyant leaves and ability to quickly cover the water surface. This easy floating fern is perfect for shrimp tanks, reducing algae, and creating natural shade in freshwater aquariums.
Salvinia Natans Care Guide
- Lighting: Low to moderate (faster growth with more light)
- Growth Rate: Fast-growing
- CO2: Not required
- Placement: Floating (no planting needed)
- Water Flow: Low surface agitation preferred
- Temperature: 68–82°F
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Salvinia natans, a lesser-seen aquatic plant, boasts nickel-sized leaves brimming with air pockets. Distinguishing itself from comparable floaters, Salvinia lacks the lengthy roots that typically extend into the water. This diminutive floating fern has the potential to form dense mats, enveloping the tank's surface and obstructing light penetration from below. Ideal for low-tech aquariums and paludariums, it serves as an excellent shading agent, curbing algae proliferation.
You are buying plants with 2-5 leaves each
Origin: Cosmopolitan
Height: 1-4"
pH: 6.0-7.8
Care: Easy
Light: Low to High
Co2: Not necessary
Propagation: Side shoots
Growth rate: Fast
Benefits of Salvinia Natans
- Helps reduce algae by blocking light
- Absorbs excess nutrients from the water
- Provides shade and cover for fish and shrimp
- Easy to grow with no substrate required
- Creates a natural, floating plant look
Is Salvinia Natans Easy to Grow?
Salvinia Natans is one of the easiest floating aquarium plants to grow and is ideal for beginners. It requires no substrate, no CO2, and adapts to a wide range of water conditions.
Does Salvinia Natans need to be planted?
No, it floats on the water surface and requires no substrate.
Can Salvinia Natans help with algae?
Yes, it helps reduce algae by blocking light and absorbing nutrients.
How fast does Salvinia Natans grow?
It grows quickly and can spread across the tank surface.
Is Salvinia Natans good for shrimp tanks?
Yes, it provides shade and grazing areas for shrimp.
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