Eared salvinia
Salvinia auriculata
PlantFreshwater
Salvinia auriculata is a floating fern that forms dense mats on the surface. Its leaves are 1-3 cm, oval and slightly folded, with water-repellent hairs. Fine roots hang underwater. It multiplies quickly by fragmentation. Very effective at absorbing nutrients and reducing algae. Beware of overgrowth.
Recommended parameters
| Parameter | Recommended range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 20–28 |
| pH | 6–7.5 |
| GH | 3–10 |
| KH | 2–6 |
| NO₃ | ≤ 20 |
| PO₄ | ≤ 1 |
Care
Difficulty1/5
Dietphotosynthetic
Min. tank10 L
Min. group1
Adult size3 cm
Lifespan2 ans
Temperamentpeaceful
Care notes
Temperature 20-28°C, pH 6-7.5, GH 3-10. Moderate to bright lighting. No CO2. Remove excess regularly. Propagation by natural division.