Water Spangles
Salvinia minima
Família : Salviniaceae
PlantaÁgua docefloating
Small floating fern with round hairy leaves, very easy to grow.
Estado IUCN
LC
Pouco preocupante
Descrição
Salvinia minima forms rosettes of floating leaves 1-2 cm. Leaves are oval, covered with hydrophobic hairs. It has no roots, but modified submerged fronds. It multiplies quickly by division. It provides good cover for fry and reduces nitrates. In aquariums, it can cover the surface if not controlled.
Habitat
Região :
Still waters, lakes, marshes
Distribuição :
Parâmetros recomendados
Temperatura20–28 °C
pH6–8
GH2–15 °dGH
KH1–10 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 30 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 3 mg/L
CO₂
≤ 0 mg/L
Luz
Baixa
Cuidados
Dificuldade
1/5
Dieta
Fotossintético
Aquário mín.
10 L
Grupo mín.
1
Tamanho adulto
2 cm
Esperança de vida
2 anos
Temperamento
Pacífico
Propagação
Notas de cuidados
Parameters: temperature 20-28°C, pH 6-8, GH 2-15, KH 1-10. Low to moderate lighting (0.3-0.5 W/L). No CO2 needed. Fast growth, remove excess regularly. Compatible with all fish. Minimum tank volume 10 L. Avoid strong currents. Can be used in outdoor ponds in summer.