{"product_id":"riccia-fluitans-tissue-culture-tropica","title":"Riccia Fluitans - Tissue Culture - Tropica","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRiccia fluitans | Tissue Culture: Pest-Free Floating or Carpeting Liverwort\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRiccia fluitans is a cosmopolitan liverwort made of fine, branching, ribbon-like strands that form a dense, bright green, cloud-like mass. It can be grown as a floating plant at the surface or tied down underwater for a lush, mossy texture. It was popularised in the aquascaping world by Takashi Amano, who used it submerged on stones and hardscape to create soft green mounds and carpets. Left to float, it forms a dense, sheltering raft that gives fry and young fish valuable cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis listing is for tissue culture, grown in sterile laboratory conditions and supplied in a sealed cup. It arrives free from pest snails, algae, and unwanted hitchhikers, which makes it a safe choice for shrimp tanks and clean new setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Tissue Culture?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTissue culture plants arrive clean, young, and vigorous. Because they are grown in sterile gel, there is no risk of introducing pests or contaminants to your tank. Simply rinse off the nutrient gel, separate into portions, and place or attach as you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreparing Your Tissue Culture Riccia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the plant from the sealed cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse all nutrient gel thoroughly under clean water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate into small portions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave to float, or tie down to a stone or hardscape with fishing line, thread, or mesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare at a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScientific name: Riccia fluitans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Moss (liverwort)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Cosmopolitan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth rate: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 1–2 inches (3–5+ cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight demand: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCO2: Medium, and recommended for best growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest placement: Floating at the surface, or tied down in the foreground or on hardscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFloating or Submerged\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAs a floating plant, Riccia fluitans needs no special preparation and offers good protection for fry and young fish. To keep it submerged, tie it to a stone, driftwood, or mesh with fishing line. New shoots always grow toward the surface, so a submerged mass will need regular trimming with scissors to stay compact and in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGetting the Best Growth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRiccia fluitans does best with good lighting and added CO2. In good growing conditions, small oxygen bubbles (pearling) form on the leaf tips, which is a sign the plant is thriving. Regular trimming keeps growth dense and prevents the mass from becoming too thick, which can limit light reaching the lower strands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll community fish, shrimp, and snails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticularly useful in breeding tanks and shrimp tanks for the shelter it provides to fry and shrimplets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for nature-style aquascapes, Dutch aquariums, and planted setups of all kinds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49445378425054,"sku":null,"price":14.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/4768\/4574\/files\/2-34.png?v=1794687614","url":"https:\/\/poseidonaquaticsandplants.com\/products\/riccia-fluitans-tissue-culture-tropica","provider":"Poseidon Aquatics And Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}