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General information - Riccia fluitans has a beautiful bright green colors. In nature, the Riccia fluitans can be found floating in ponds. To have real success as a foreground plant added CO2 and high lighting are essential. The Riccia fluitans plant is also great for breeding tanks both to catch eggs and to protect fry. Common Name - Crystalwort Scientific Name – Riccia fluitans Family - Ricciaceae Origin – The Riccia fluitans grows all over the world under all types of water conditions. Photo by: Oren Nave
Size – Up to 2cm (0.8 inches) Maintenance and care - The Riccia fluitans is a floating plant that can be anchored to wood or rock to form a beautiful "grassplot." It also can grow as a floating plant.Riccia fluitans provides great shelter for fry and shrimps, small fry and baby shrimps can also feed on micro organisms that live on the Riccia. Water Parameters – Temperature: 20C - 28C (68F - 82.4F), PH: 6-7.5, DGH: 8-12 Propogation- Lateral shoots Lighting- High and Bright Growth Rate- Fast Position in aquarium- Foreground
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