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Riccia fluitans
Floating liverwort often used submerged. Stunning appearance with oxygen bubbles attached. Can be the star of an aquascape.
Riccia fluitans is a liverwort in the order Marchantiales, naturally distributed as a free-floating plant across temperate to tropical water bodies worldwide. Its use as a submerged foreground carpet plant was pioneered by Takashi Amano, who popularized the technique of tying it over rocks with fine mesh nets to keep it submerged. Under high light and pressurized CO2, photosynthesis generates spectacular pearl-like oxygen bubbles across the entire mat — one of the most iconic sights in the Nature Aquarium aesthetic. Fast-growing but challenging to maintain, the thallus tends to detach from netting and requires regular intervention. Stable water parameters and consistent algae management are prerequisites for long-term success. Its combination of breathtaking beauty and technical difficulty places it firmly in advanced aquascaping territory.
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Origine
Worldwide, in temperate to tropical aquatic habitats
Taille
1-3cm (thickness)
Température
20〜28℃
Strong light essential
Required (for bubble formation)
Fix to rocks with net or fishing line
Floats up — needs regular maintenance
High maintenance but first-class beauty
Intermediate. C'est une espèce de niveau intermédiaire. Une certaine expérience préalable et des connaissances en gestion environnementale sont recommandées.
La température idéale pour Riccia est 20〜28℃. Évitez les changements brusques de température et maintenez un environnement stable.
Riccia atteint généralement 1-3cm (thickness) à l'âge adulte. La taille peut varier selon les conditions de soins et la génétique individuelle.
Le prix de Riccia varie considérablement selon le morph, la taille et la lignée. Consultez notre page de prix du marché pour les dernières informations.
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