Floratica Water Lettuce (Pistia Stratiotes) Live Aquarium Plants Tropical Fish Tank Oxygenating Floating Shrimp Safe Snail Free (12)

• POWERFUL WATER‑CLEANING & ALGAE‑PREVENTION Keeps water clearer and reduces algae naturally. Rapidly absorbs excess nutrients such as nitrates and phosphates, helping keep water clearer while naturally suppressing algae growth.
• ENHANCED SHADE & FISH COMFORT Creates a calmer, more natural environment for fish. Creates soft surface shade that reduces harsh lighting, providing a calmer, more natural environment for fish and shrimp
• SAFE HIDING SPOTS FOR FRY & SHRIMP Increases fry survival and reduces stress for shy species. Dense floating rosettes and long roots offer excellent protection for fry, shrimp, and shy species, improving survival and reducing stress.
• LOW‑MAINTENANCE, FAST‑GROWING SURFACE COVER Ideal for beginners and quick surface coverage. Grows quickly with minimal care, making it ideal for beginners and perfect for ponds, wildlife setups, and open‑top aquariums.
• SIZE INFORMATION Purchase size: approx. 5–12 cm diameter; Maximum size: 20–25 cm; Height: 5–10 cm above water with roots 20–40 cm long.
• GENERAL APPEARANCE AND INTRODUCTION Adds a lush, tropical look to ponds and aquariums. Pistia stratiotes, known as Water Lettuce, is a floating plant with soft, velvety rosettes that resemble open lettuce heads, offering both aesthetic appeal and natural water purification.
• LEAF CHARACTERISTICS AND AQUASCAPING USE Enhances aquascapes with unique texture and shading. Light green ribbed leaves with water‑repellent hairs, long decorative roots, ideal for ponds, open‑top tanks, paludariums, and breeding setups, providing natural shade and visual impact.
• ADDITIONAL FEATURES Improves water stability and supports beneficial bacteria. Excellent natural nutrient absorber, stabilises water quality, supports microorganisms, reproduces easily via daughter plants, and thrives in warm outdoor ponds.
• FERTILISER, TEMPERATURE, CO₂ SENSITIVITY Easy to grow in most setups with minimal requirements. Medium–high light; 20–32°C; no CO₂ required; benefits from liquid fertilisers; prefers pH 6.0–7.5; avoid strong surface agitation and low humidity.
• ✔ 100% Shrimp Safe — perfect for shrimp tanks, breeding setups, and sensitive invertebrates ✔ Guaranteed Snail Free — professionally cleaned and inspected to ensure no hitchhikers

Floratica Water Lettuce (Pistia Stratiotes) Live Aquarium Plants Tropical Fish Tank Oxygenating Floating Shrimp Safe Snail Free