{"product_id":"riccia-fluitans","title":"RICCIA FLUITANS","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRiccia fluitans – Floating Crystalwort\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRiccia fluitans, commonly known as Floating Crystalwort, is a versatile and vibrant green aquarium liverwort that can be grown either floating on the water’s surface or secured to hardscape to create a lush foreground carpet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePopularised by renowned aquascaper Takashi Amano, Riccia has become an iconic plant in Nature-style and Iwagumi aquascapes. Its fine, moss-like texture produces dense, bright-green cushions that beautifully complement rocks, driftwood and other hardscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersatile Aquascaping Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen grown submerged and attached to rock, wood or mesh, Riccia can create an attractive, textured carpet or striking green cushions. Under strong lighting, good fertilisation and pressurised CO₂, healthy Riccia can produce spectacular pearling, adding movement and life to the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen allowed to float, Riccia provides shade, shelter and a surface for biofilm, making it particularly useful in shrimp and fry aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRiccia is relatively easy to grow but benefits from good lighting, nutrients and CO₂ for its best colour and growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen used as a carpet, it should be trimmed regularly to keep it compact and prevent the lower sections from becoming detached and floating around the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a natural-looking display, secure Riccia to rocks or driftwood using aquascaping thread, mesh or suitable plant-safe materials. As it grows, regular trimming will encourage a dense and healthy appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose Riccia fluitans?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e● 🌿 Vibrant bright-green colour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e● 🌿 Can be grown floating or submerged\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e● 🌿 Excellent for Nature-style and Iwagumi aquascapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e● 🌿 Ideal for attaching to rocks, driftwood and mesh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e● 🌿 Provides shelter and biofilm for shrimp and fry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e● 🌿 Produces beautiful pearling under strong light and CO₂\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e● 🌿 Creates dense, textured foregrounds and cushions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e● 🌿 Excellent for adding contrast and detail to hardscape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRiccia fluitans is a fantastic choice for aquascapers looking to add vibrant colour, fine texture and versatility to their aquarium. Whether floating naturally on the surface or secured to hardscape as a lush foreground feature, Crystalwort can transform an aquarium into a stunning underwater landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended for: Intermediate aquascapers, particularly those using pressurised CO₂ and good-quality aquarium lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Shires Aquatic Gardens","offers":[{"title":"HIGH","offer_id":54554250674513,"sku":null,"price":5.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1068\/3301\/9217\/files\/79319842-0618-4304-A6AF-072D9828BF70.jpg?v=1786535496","url":"https:\/\/threeshiresaquaticgardens.co.uk\/products\/riccia-fluitans","provider":"Three Shires Aquatic Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}