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[ALWAYS IN STOCK] Riccia Flutans around 5g (Golf Ball Size)Riccia fluitans (Crystalwort) ~5g Golf Ball Portion Bright green floating or carpet plant for shrimp tanks and aquascapes Quick Facts Portion: ~5g (golf ball size) Type: Floating carpeting plant Light: Medium to high CO: Recommended for carpeting Growth: Fast Difficulty: EasyModerate Is this for you? Good if: You want a bright green, vibrant look You keep shrimp and want extra grazing surface Youre running a planted or aquascape tank You want a
Riccia fluitans (Crystalwort) – ~5g Golf Ball Portion
Bright green floating or carpet plant for shrimp tanks and aquascapes
Quick Facts
- Portion: ~5g (golf ball size)
- Type: Floating / carpeting plant
- Light: Medium to high
- CO₂: Recommended for carpeting
- Growth: Fast
- Difficulty: Easy–Moderate
Is this for you?
✔️ Good if:
- You want a bright green, vibrant look
- You keep shrimp and want extra grazing surface
- You’re running a planted or aquascape tank
- You want a floating plant for fry cover
❌ Avoid if:
- You want a low-maintenance carpet plant
- You have low lighting
- You don’t want frequent trimming
- You expect it to stay anchored without tying
Why this plant?
Riccia fluitans is a bright green liverwort that can be used floating or tied down to create a dense carpet effect.
It grows quickly and provides excellent surface area for shrimp grazing and biofilm development.
Common mistakes
- Trying to plant it directly into substrate
- Not tying it down properly for carpeting
- Expecting it to stay neat without trimming
- Using it in low-light tanks
- Letting it block too much surface light when floating
Care made simple
- Use floating OR tie down with mesh/thread
- Provide medium to high lighting
- Trim regularly to maintain shape
- Use CO₂ for best carpet growth
- Ensure good water flow to prevent detritus buildup
Pair with
- Mesh or stainless steel grid (for carpets)
- CO₂ system
- Shrimp colonies
- Low-profile foreground hardscape
Riccia looks amazing when done right, but it’s not a “set and forget” plant. Most beginners struggle because they underestimate how fast it grows and how often it needs trimming.
FAQ
Can Riccia be planted in substrate?
No. It must be floated or tied down to hardscape.
Does it need CO₂?
Not required, but strongly recommended for dense carpet growth.
Is it good for shrimp?
Yes. It provides excellent grazing area and cover.
Why is it breaking apart?
This is normal. It grows in loose clumps and needs maintenance.
Can I keep it floating?
Yes, and this is the easiest way to grow it.
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