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Riccia fluitans – Live Aquarium Plant (In Vitro / Tissue Culture)

Riccia fluitans is a bright green, fast-growing aquatic plant commonly used in aquascaping for floating coverage or tied to hardscape to create lush foreground carpets. Its fine, branching structure creates a vibrant natural look and provides excellent grazing and shelter for shrimp and fry.

Supplied as a tissue culture (in-vitro) plant, this Riccia is grown in sterile conditions and is guaranteed free from snails, algae, and pests, making it ideal for shrimp tanks and sensitive aquariums.

This listing is for one sealed in-vitro pot of Riccia fluitans.

 

Why Choose Riccia fluitans (In Vitro)?

  • Bright green colour for vibrant aquascapes

  • Can be floated or attached to mesh, stone, or wood

  • Excellent shrimp grazing surface

  • In-vitro pot is guaranteed pest-free

  • Ideal for high-detail aquascaping

  • Can be divided into multiple portions

 

Planting & Care Tips

  • Rinse thoroughly to remove all gel before use

  • For carpeting, tie or sandwich between mesh or stone

  • Medium–high lighting encourages compact growth

  • CO₂ and nutrients help prevent floating and promote density

  • Ideal temperature: 18–28°C

 

What You Receive

  • 1x sealed tissue culture pot of Riccia fluitans

  • Grown in sterile conditions and ready to use

 

Important Notes

  • Riccia naturally floats unless secured

  • Tissue culture plants may appear small initially but grow quickly

Riccia fluitans (In Vitro / Tissue Culture)

SKU: VP001
£6.50Price
Quantity
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    • Species: Riccia fluitans
    • Format: In vitro / tissue culture pot
    • Growth Rate: Fast
    • Lighting: Medium–High
    • Placement: Floating / Foreground (when tied down)
    • CO₂: Recommended for dense carpeting
    • Difficulty: Easy–Moderate
    • Safe For: Shrimp, snails, fry, community tanks
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