Description

Sale is for a sandwich bag full of floating plants. Including 4+ different types depending on availability plants may include:

• Red root floaters
• Frog bit
• Duckweed
• Watermeal
• Mosaic plant
• Water poppy
• Guppy Grass
• Mix of different water lilies
• Floating Antler fern
• Hornwort
• Crystalwort
• Red Azolla
• Ferny Azolla
• Floating Primrose-Willow
• Various Moss Varieties

Floating Aquarium Plants: Enhance Your Aquatic Environment

1. Easy to Grow:

Floating plants are the easiest to grow and require minimal maintenance. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced aquarist, these plants thrive without much effort¹.

2. Provide Shade and Cover:

One of the most important functions of floating plants is to offer shade and cover for your fish. They create natural hiding spots where fish can feel secure and protected. Territorial or shy fish appreciate these safe havens.

3. Natural Filtration:

Floating plants play a significant role in keeping your tank water clean. As closed ecosystems, aquariums accumulate waste over time (animal waste, detritus, food leftovers, etc.). These plants absorb metals, chemicals, and other pollutants, ensuring a healthier environment for your aquatic inhabitants. They efficiently reduce ammonium, nitrate, and phosphates by using these chemicals for growth and protein production. In some cases, their chemical filtration is so effective that water changes become less frequent.

4. Aeration:

Floating plants naturally aerate the water in your tanks. Through photosynthesis, they convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into oxygen. Fish and shrimp absorb this dissolved oxygen directly from the water, benefiting their overall health.

5. Algae Control:

Floating plants help keep algae growth in check. While algae is a natural occurrence in any tank, these plants compete for nutrients directly from the water, limiting excess nutrients that fuel algae growth.

6. Dietary Supplement:

Some floating plants serve as a dietary supplement for your aquatic inhabitants. They offer essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber that may be lacking in commercial fish feed