Salvinia Minima Floating Plant - Aquarium Water Spangles

Key Features

• Compact floating fern suitable for most aquarium sizes
• Helps control algae through nutrient uptake and light reduction
• Soft, textured leaves with natural water-repellent properties
• Provides shade and cover for fish, shrimp, and fry
• Grows quickly under the right conditions and is easy to maintain

Salvinia Minima is a popular floating fern known for its small, oval leaves and fast growth. It provides excellent surface coverage, helping to reduce algae by shading the water and absorbing excess nutrients. Its delicate, trailing roots create natural shelter for fry and shrimp, making it a practical and attractive addition to a wide range of aquariums.

Benefits

- Dense cover for baby fish
- Fast nutrient absorber, thrives in nutrient-rich water, especially with high levels of nitrogen and phosphorus
- Encourages natural biofilm for shrimp

Recommended

- Lighting: Moderate
- 16–32°C | pH 6.0–8.0
- Low water flow: excessive surface agitation may damage leaves
- Low condensation: although the leaves are hydrophobic, excessive condensation can lead to waterlogged plants
- Placement: Floating only
- Occasional fertiliser (optional)
- Suitable for aquariums, nano tanks, indoor ponds, paludariums

This plant is grown in an aquarium which is home to a small snail colony. While every care is taken to remove snails, some babies or eggs may remain.

These are live aquatic plants. While we take every precaution to ship healthy, pathogen-free plants, we cannot guarantee the health of any existing animals in your pond or aquarium. Buyers are responsible for quarantining and introducing plants safely. Some plants may appear slightly distorted or roots may become detached when received due to packaging, however the plants will return to normal in time after introduction to your pond or aquarium.