Salvinia natans is an easy floating plant that gently shades your aquarium, helping reduce the intensity of bright LED lighting. Ideal for tanks where the light feels a little too strong.
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Shop similar productsPhyllanthus fluitans is a beautiful floating aquarium plant that spreads across the surface in the right conditions. Once settled, it develops fine trailing roots which provide excellent cover for fry, shrimp and small fish.
Best grown in open-top aquariums with calm surface movement. Avoid spray bars, air stones or heavy splashing, as the leaves dislike staying wet. Tanks with tight hoods are not ideal, as condensation can cause the plant to become waterlogged. For covered tanks, Salvinia natans is a better choice.
Available in two options:
Classic
Imported from Holland and supplied as freshly harvested loose floating pieces. It may arrive with little or no visible roots, which is normal for this version. Roots develop once the plant settles in suitable conditions.
Super Red
Grown by Aqua Essentials from tissue culture under strong lighting. This produces better colour, stronger root growth and a more established appearance. Usually available in summer only.
Each portion is supplied in a bag approximately 7.5cm x 2.5cm.
We pack every order carefully at our UK facility and dispatch quickly, so your plants and aquarium products reach you in the best possible condition.
Order before 4pm Monday to Friday and we’ll dispatch the same day where possible. Most orders arrive within 1-2 working days.
If something goes wrong in transit, get in touch and we’ll help put it right.
Yes, red root floaters multiply quickly by producing new daughter plants from the main plant. Under good conditions, they can spread across the water surface and form a dense floating layer.
Yes, red root floaters are considered easy to grow and are suitable for beginners. They adapt well to most aquarium conditions and do not require CO2, making them ideal for low-maintenance setups.
Red root floaters have a moderate to fast growth rate. In the right conditions, they can spread rapidly and may require regular thinning to prevent covering the entire water surface.
To achieve deep red coloration, provide moderate to high lighting, stable water conditions, and balanced nutrients. Low light typically results in green leaves, while stronger light promotes red roots and leaf coloration.
