{"product_id":"salvinia-live-floating-plant-for-freshwater-aquariums-and-ponds-providing-surface-shade-and-shelter-817632","title":"Salvinia Live Floating Plant for Freshwater Aquariums and Ponds, Providing Surface Shade and Shelter","description":"\u003cp\u003eSalvinia live floating plant adds soft green surface coverage to freshwater aquariums and ponds, creating shade and shelter for fry, shrimp, and shy fish. Its floating growth is easy to thin or remove, so you can adjust coverage as your planted setup develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beginner-friendly aquatic plant absorbs excess nutrients as it grows and can help limit algae through nutrient competition and surface shading. Provide low to moderate lighting and water flow, and remove excess growth regularly to keep light reaching submerged plants. Leaf size and appearance vary naturally, and the Salvinia species supplied may vary with availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive freshwater plant that floats on the water surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides shade and shelter for fry, shrimp, and shy fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbsorbs excess nutrients as it grows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for freshwater aquariums, ponds, paludariums, and breeding tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo added CO2 required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-growing surface coverage that can be managed by thinning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salvinia; species may vary with availability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floating on the water surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65–85°F (18–29°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate; strong surface agitation may disrupt growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO2:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePortion sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e One, two, or three 4-ounce portions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove excess growth regularly to prevent complete surface coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural variation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaf size and appearance may vary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes Salvinia need aquarium substrate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Salvinia floats on the water surface without substrate planting. Place it on the surface of a freshwater aquarium or pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat lighting and water conditions does Salvinia need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSalvinia needs low to moderate lighting, water temperatures of 65–85°F (18–29°C), and low to moderate flow. Avoid strong surface agitation, which may disrupt growth; added CO2 is not required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use Salvinia in a shrimp or fry tank?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Salvinia provides surface shade and cover for shrimp, fry, and shy fish, making it useful in shrimp tanks and breeding setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I thin Salvinia?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThin Salvinia regularly as it spreads, removing excess plants before they cover the entire surface. Excess coverage can reduce the light reaching submerged plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill I receive a specific Salvinia species?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Salvinia species supplied may vary with availability. The portion selections do not specify a particular species, and leaf size and appearance can vary naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do the Salvinia portion sizes differ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe selections contain one, two, or three 4-ounce portions of Salvinia. 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