Water Spangles - Salvinia Natans Floating Aquarium Tropical Plant Shrimp Safe

X25 Water Spangles - Salvinia Natans Floating Aquarium Tropical Plant Shrimp Safe

Requirements for storage tanks and water parameters.

Tank Size:

Salvinia auriculata can be kept in tanks of different sizes and depths because it floats on water. Under optimal conditions, it overgrows and takes up a lot of space. Remember that even a single plant can cover a 20-inch tank in quite a short time. Therefore, we recommend keeping them in a tank of at least 10 gallons (~40 L).

Water Type, Temperature, Hardness and pH:

Temperature: The ideal temperature range for this species is 71 – 80 °F (22 – 26 °C). Remember that the warmer the water, the faster the Salvinia grows and the larger its leaves. It can grow in a relatively wide pH range, and the optimal pH is from 6.0 to 8.0.

Hardness: In general, Salvinia auriculata is not concerned with hardness. It can easily withstand soft or hard water. Therefore, water hardness should be maintained in the range of 3 – 18 GH for this plant to grow and develop optimally.

Lighting:

Salvinia auriculata can thrive in medium to high light conditions. It needs bright light to overgrow and grow new shoots. Bright lighting can be provided with LEDs, which should be left on for at least 10 hours daily. Under low light, plant growth will decrease.