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)
- 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

