Salvinia natans | Large Portion Floating Aquarium Plant | True Salvinia natans Species | Hand Picked Live Aquatic Plant for Shrimp, Fry & Planted Tanks

• True Salvinia natans — Correctly Identified Species: Genuine Salvinia natans, the authentic species with distinctively oval, paired floating leaves covered in water-repellent trichomes. Not to be confused with Salvinia cucullata (cupped/funnel-shaped leaves) or Salvinia minima — you're getting exactly what the label says
• Large Portion, Hand Picked to Order: Every order is hand selected at the time of packing to ensure you receive a generous, healthy portion of actively growing plants. No bag-filler or damaged material — just good quality Salvinia natans chosen with care before dispatch
• Natural Floating Cover for Shrimp & Fry: Creates dense surface coverage that diffuses light, reduces stress, and provides essential hiding spots for Neocaridina and Caridina shrimp, livebearer fry, and shy nano fish. Suitable for breeding tanks, community setups, and shrimp-only aquariums
• Excellent Nutrient Exporter & Algae Suppressor: Absorbs nitrates, phosphates, and ammonia directly from the water column, helping to outcompete algae and maintain cleaner, clearer water between water changes. One of the most effective surface plants for keeping nutrients in check
• Easy to Keep, No CO₂ Required: Thrives across a wide range of conditions with no CO₂ injection or specialist equipment needed. Simply float on the surface and trim as growth fills in. Suitable for tropical tanks, temperate setups, outdoor ponds, and tub ponds during warmer months

Salvinia natans is a true floating fern native to central Europe and Asia, and one of the most practical surface plants available in the aquarium hobby. This is the genuine Salvinia natans species — identifiable by its paired, oval floating leaves with the raised trichomes that give the surface a distinctive textured appearance up close. Every order is hand picked at the time of packing. You'll receive a large, generous portion of healthy, actively growing plants — selected individually rather than scooped from bulk stock. If something doesn't meet the standard, it doesn't go in the bag. In the aquarium, Salvinia natans earns its place quickly. Its surface mat provides shade and shelter, making it particularly valued in shrimp tanks and breeding setups. The freely hanging roots offer additional cover for fry and microorganisms, and act as a natural biological filter medium. As a nutrient exporter it performs excellently — drawing nitrogen compounds, phosphates, and excess nutrients directly from the water and helping to suppress algae without any intervention from you. No substrate, no CO₂, and no specialist fertiliser required, though liquid fertilisation will encourage faster growth. Keep surface agitation low for best results — strong flow or spray bars directed at the surface will cause leaves to waterlog over time. Suitable for tropical and temperate aquariums, outdoor ponds, and tub ponds in the warmer months. Packed fresh and dispatched promptly from our UK facility.