{"product_id":"salvinia-minima-water-spangles-floating-plant","title":"Salvinia (Salvinia minima)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E8F5E9;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalvinia (\u003cem\u003eSalvinia minima\u003c\/em\u003e), often sold as Water Spangles or Common Salvinia, is a fast-growing floating fern with paired oval leaves covered in tiny water-repellent hairs. It is an easygoing surface plant that needs no CO2, substrate, or special lighting, and its dangling roots make a perfect refuge for shrimp and fry. Sold as a live portion cup. Pair it with the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003efreshwater aquarium plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalvinia floats on the surface and feeds straight from the water column, so it is excellent at mopping up excess nutrients and shading out algae. It grows quickly under medium to bright light and is very temperature tolerant. The trailing roots beneath each cluster give shrimp, fry, and bettas cover and a surface to graze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThin it out every week or two so it does not blanket the whole surface, and keep some open water for gas exchange and for the plants below. Salvinia prefers calm water, since strong surface agitation can splash and rot the fuzzy leaves. Aim your flow away from the surface or use a floating ring to corral it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:4px 0 8px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;background:#E8F5E9;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSalvinia, Water Spangles, Common Salvinia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;background:#E8F5E9;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSalvinia minima\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;background:#E8F5E9;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFloating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;background:#E8F5E9;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eCare Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;background:#E8F5E9;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMedium to high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;background:#E8F5E9;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eCO2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;background:#E8F5E9;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;background:#E8F5E9;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eWater surface (floating)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;background:#E8F5E9;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e59 to 89°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;background:#E8F5E9;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e6.0 to 8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;background:#E8F5E9;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eAvailability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhy Hobbyists Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 8px;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoaks up excess nutrients to help starve out algae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDangling roots are a favorite refuge for shrimp and fry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShade and cover for bettas and shy fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo CO2, substrate, or special equipment needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 8px;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003eMore live aquarium plants\u003c\/a\u003e to round out your aquascape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/duckweed-lemna-minor-portion-cup-freshwater-plant\"\u003eDuckweed\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/frogbit-portion-cup-limnobium-spongia\"\u003eFrogbit\u003c\/a\u003e for more floating cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshwater shrimp, bettas, and nano fish that enjoy shaded surface cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need special lighting or CO2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Salvinia grows under standard aquarium lighting and draws nutrients straight from the water, so no CO2 is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it take over my tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt grows fast. Scoop out the excess every week or two and keep some open surface for gas exchange and for the plants below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are the leaves melting or rotting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSalvinia dislikes water sitting on its leaves. Reduce surface agitation and keep the foliage dry on top, and it will bounce back quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I get my plants?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese are in-store pickup only. We hold your order and cup it fresh when you arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48878299381979,"sku":"FLSALVP","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_b007c89b-5ebc-484b-93e6-6a6b99a2e702.png?v=1781532971","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/salvinia-minima-water-spangles-floating-plant","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}