Riccia Fluitans
Riccia Fluitans, also known as Crystalwort, is a vibrant bright green aquarium plant prized for its soft texture, rapid growth and versatility in aquascaping. It can be used as a floating plant or attached to rocks and mesh to create lush carpeting effects.
Popular in nature aquariums and shrimp tanks, Riccia Fluitans provides excellent shelter for baby shrimp and fry while helping absorb excess nutrients from the water. Under strong lighting and CO₂ supplementation, it develops dense compact growth with vibrant coloration.
Ideal for freshwater planted aquariums, aquascaping layouts and breeding setups.
Care Guide
Difficulty
Easy to Moderate
Growth Rate
Fast
Lighting
Medium to High lighting recommended
CO₂ Requirements
Recommended for dense carpeting growth
Temperature
20°C – 28°C
pH Range
6.0 – 7.5
Placement
Floating plant or attached to mesh, rocks and driftwood as carpeting
Maintenance
Requires regular trimming to prevent overgrowth and maintain healthy compact growth. Floating sections should be thinned regularly to maintain light penetration.
Compatibility
Riccia Fluitans is highly compatible with:
- Freshwater shrimp including Neocaridina and Caridina species
- Tetras
- Rasboras
- Guppies
- Corydoras
- Bettas
- Small peaceful community fish
- Fry and breeding tanks
Its dense structure creates ideal refuge areas for shrimp and newly hatched fry while supporting biofilm growth for natural feeding.
Avoid keeping with large plant-eating fish or strong-flow aquariums that may break apart the plant.
Why Choose Riccia Fluitans?
- Vibrant bright green appearance
- Excellent for aquascaping and carpeting
- Ideal shelter for shrimp and fry
- Helps absorb excess nutrients
- Fast-growing and highly adaptable
- Suitable as both floating and attached plant
A beautiful and versatile aquarium plant perfect for shrimp keepers, aquascapers and planted aquarium enthusiasts looking to create lush natural freshwater displays.
