Dennerle – Riccia fluitans (Low Tech)
Dennerle – Riccia fluitans or Crystalwort is well-documented around the world, and floats on the surface or inhabits moist substrate. Takashi Amano was the first to popularise this floating moss as an aquarium plant. He adds Riccia as a foreground plant to many of his designs. Cultivation and care are both easy: attach the cushions to rocks or logs to provide a solid base for them to grow on. Maintain compact growth by trimming the light green branches with scissors every so often. CO2 supplementation significantly increases growth.
PLANT PROFILE
Genus: | Riccia |
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Species: | fluitans |
Family: | Ricciaceae |
Origin: | Cosmopolitan |
Light: | medium – low |
Temperature: | 18-28°C |
Growth rate: | fast |
Area: | Foreground |
Height: | up to 5 cm |
pH: | 5-8 |
Water hardness: | very soft to hard |
Co2: | 0-10 mg/l |
Propagation: | division |
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*This is a Tissue Culture Plant. It has been grown in a sterile laboratory and is guaranteed to be snail, algae, or pesticide-free. We recommend Tissue Culture Plant over Greenhouse plants for 100% client satisfaction.
FinAttic (verified owner) –
Absolute favourite low maintenance aquarium plant. Naturally floats to give a beautiful wild look. If glued or tied to rock it creates a beautiful texture for aquascaping and a great hideout for any fry.