Name: TROPICA - Salvinia minima - In vitro
Brand: Tropica
SKU: 011 TC
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Salvinia minima - The perfect floating plant for your aquarium

Salvinia minima is a small floating fern that adds a natural and elegant touch to aquariums. Highly prized for its water-repellent leaves and rapid growth , it forms a green carpet on the water's surface, providing ideal shelter for fish and helping to limit algae growth. Easy to maintain, it grows quickly in optimal conditions and filters light for a more natural environment.

Decorative floating plant: Decorates the surface of the aquarium.
Balances the aquarium: Reduces nitrates and limits algae.
Fish hiding places: Ideal for surface species.

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A floating plant ideal for a natural aquarium

TROPICA - Salvinia minima - In vitro

Native to several regions of the world, Salvinia minima is an aquatic fern that thrives by floating freely on the surface of the water. It consists of small, oval leaves covered with a thin layer of hydrophobic hairs that repel water. Thanks to this unique system, it always remains dry on top and floats perfectly.

This plant is ideal for open aquariums, where it forms an attractive green carpet. It filters the light , which is perfect for fish and plants that prefer a shadier atmosphere. It also helps reduce excess nutrients in the water, thus limiting the growth of unwanted algae.

Easy to maintain and fast growing

Salvinia minima floating plant

Salvinia minima is a fast-growing aquatic plant that can quickly cover the water's surface under favorable conditions. Given sufficient light and nutrients, it proliferates rapidly and may require regular pruning to prevent it from completely blocking the light of submerged plants.

This floating fern also provides excellent shelter for certain fish, particularly bettas and colisas, which use its leaves to build their bubble nests. If its leaves begin to turn pale, this may be a sign of micronutrient deficiency, which can be corrected with appropriate supplementation.

How to properly use Salvinia minima in vitro?

Sold in in vitro culture, Salvinia minima is free of parasites and algae, ensuring a clean introduction into the aquarium. Its installation is simple:

Remove the plant from its cup.
Rinse thoroughly under water to remove the nourishing gel.
Divide into several portions and spread over the surface of the aquarium.

It is compatible with most aquariums and does not require a CO2 system to grow properly.

Technical characteristics

Origin: Cosmopolitan
Growth: Fast
Height: Up to 5 cm
Light requirement: Low to medium
CO2 requirement: Low

An asset for the balance of your aquarium

Salvinia minima is much more than just a decorative plant. It actively contributes to aquarium balance by absorbing excess bacteria and limiting the spread of algae. With its easy maintenance and numerous benefits, it is an excellent addition to any freshwater aquarium.

How to plant the Salvinia minima plant in video?

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