Riccia fluitans (Crystalwort)
One of the groups of aquatic plants which is frequently overlooked and under-rated are the floating plants. There are a surprising number from which to choose, with a variety of shapes and sizes as well.
Riccia fluitans can be regarded as one of the best plants to do carpets for your aquarium. Fishing lines or colourless materials may aid in the tying of the plant to rocks and woods. For a successful experience I recommend: bright lighting (1.5-2.
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Riccia fluitans
Once you have worked with riccia there are only two things that can happen. You either love it or hate it.
Riccia fluitans tied to a rock and submerged, a la Amano
A different view of the same
photos by Hardjono Harjadi ...
Crystalwort - Riccia fluitans
Java Fern - Microsorium pteroptus
Malayan Aqua Fern - Selanginella wildenowii
Water Sprite - Ceratopteris thalictroides ...
On the surface of the aquarium water you`ll add some floating plants like: Riccia fluitans or Ceratopteris species.
Breeding: Easy, place a pair in a 40-60 cm tank with many fine leaved plants, and some floating plants like javamos and Riccia fluitans. Temperature should be raised to 27-28 degrees, and lowering the waterlevel(20-25cm) also seems to help.
Well planted tanks, preferably with some floating plants like Riccia fluitans to provide hiding places for the fry. Temperatures in the lower and middle regions, although higher temperatures are tolerated for a period of time.
Amano can also be credited with popularizing the use of Glossostigma elantoides and Riccia fluitans in aquascaping and the use of shrimp as a means of controlling the growth of algae.
Fairy Moss (Azolla Caroliniana)
Java Moss (Vesicularia Dubyana)
Hornwort (Ceratophyllum demursum)
Riccia (Riccia Fluitans)
Water Lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) ...
Nests are very elaborate and sturdy, reaching several inches across and an inch deep. Limnophila aquatica, Riccia fluitans , Ceratopteris thalictroides, and Vesicularia dubyana, are good choices for the breeding tank.
can be used form only a small list; Cryptocoryne species, Microsorium pteropus, Anubias species, Ceratopteris pteridiodes, Ceratopteris thalictroides, Vesicularia dubyana and on the surface Salvinia natas, Salvinia auriculata and Riccia fluitans will ...
Riccia fluitans (floating liverwort, crystalwort) Big tangly glop like Java moss; good livebearer fry cover. Grows fast under high light.
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