Salvinia – The Floating Velvet of the Aquatic World 🌿☁️

🍃 Float Like a Fern, Thrive Like a Champion

Let your tank wear a crown of green with Salvinia, the whimsical floating fern that brings a gentle foresty touch to the water's surface. Native to Europe and Asia, Salvinia natans is beloved for its velvety, water-repelling leaves and delicate root threads that dangle below like little streamers of green magic.

Ideal for shrimp tanks, bettas, and peaceful communities, this floater offers natural shade, water purification, and a cozy microhabitat all in one leafy package.

🌿 What to Expect:

• Pairs of fuzzy, oval leaves floating gracefully at the surface

• Thin, trailing roots perfect for fry and baby shrimp to explore

• Light green to lime hues that intensify under strong lighting

• Rapid, mat-forming growth in low-flow, nutrient-rich tanks

💧 Care is Effortless:

• Light: Medium to high

• Temp: 68–82°F

• pH: 6.5–7.5

• Flow: Gentle to moderate (strong currents can cause damage)

🦐 Why You’ll Love It:

✅ Fast-growing and nutrient-absorbing
✅ Excellent at reducing algae and nitrate levels
✅ Shrimp and fry adore the root shelter
✅ Adds a lush, fairy-like look to the water’s surface
✅ Great for blackwater and natural-style aquariums

🎁 Bonus Tip:

Want your Salvinia to thrive without taking over? Use a floating ring or airline tubing to contain its spread and let submerged plants get their share of the light! 🌞🍃