
🌿 Salvinia – Floating Plant for Shrimp, Bettas, and Balanced Tanks
🌿 Salvinia – Floating Plant for Shrimp, Bettas, and Balanced Tanks
Salvinia (Salvinia minima) is a compact floating plant with velvety, water-repellent leaves and trailing roots that make it ideal for natural aquariums. Perfect for shrimp tanks, betta tanks, and low-tech planted setups, this fast-spreading floater provides shade, nutrient control, and surface cover — without CO₂, chemicals, or fertilizer.
Naturally grown and pesticide-free, Salvinia thrives in tanks that follow the Father Fish method and helps reduce algae by absorbing excess nutrients.
⚡ Quick Highlights:
⭐ Soft, floating leaves with trailing root clusters
⭐ No CO₂ or ferts — grown 100% naturally
⭐ Great for shrimp, fry, bettas, and nano tanks
💚 Why Choose Salvinia?
✅ Fast Surface Spread – Covers the tank top quickly to reduce algae
✅ Perfect for Shrimp & Fry – Roots offer shelter and natural biofilm zones
✅ Shade Provider – Helps cool water and soften lighting in nano tanks
✅ Grown Without Chemicals – Safe for all inverts and natural systems
✅ Easy to Manage – Skim to control growth as needed
🪴 Plant Care Tips:
Lighting: Low to moderate
Flow: Still to gentle surface movement preferred
CO₂: Not required
Placement: Floats freely — no planting
Tank Size: Works great in 5 to 55 gallons
🌿 Father Fish Tip:
“Salvinia is nature’s shade cloth. It keeps your light filtered, your nutrients under control, and your tank naturally balanced.”
🛒 Why Buy from Us:
• Grown naturally in chemical-free conditions
• Shipped fresh, clean, and ready to float
• Safe for shrimp, fry, bettas, and all freshwater fish
• Trusted by low-tech aquarists and Father Fish fans