Riccia Fluitans Mat

Riccia Fluitans Mat 🌿

A pre-attached and ready-to-use version of the popular Riccia fluitans aquatic plant, designed for direct placement inside aquascapes and natural planted aquarium systems.

This plant is recognized for its vibrant green coloration and dense growth pattern that creates soft natural cushions across rocks, driftwood, and hardscape surfaces.

Riccia Fluitans is highly favored in Nature Aquarium layouts due to its unique visual texture and its ability to produce strong oxygen bubbling effects (Pearling) under high lighting and CO2 supplementation.

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Scientific Classification:

• Family: Ricciaceae
• Genus: Riccia
• Species: Riccia fluitans

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Natural Habitat:

Riccia fluitans naturally grows in ponds, wetlands, and calm freshwater environments worldwide, where it floats near the water surface under humid, well-lit conditions.

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Plant Description:

The plant consists of fine branching bright green thallus structures that grow densely together, forming soft vibrant green layers inside the aquarium.

In this version, the plant is pre-attached to a mesh or mat, allowing direct placement onto:

• Rocks
• Driftwood
• Aquarium foregrounds
• Or elevated aquascape structures

It is widely used for creating soft natural textures and vibrant green details in professional aquascaping layouts.

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Usage & Planting Method:

The mat can be placed directly into the aquarium without needing additional attachment.

Usage Steps:

• Position the mat in the desired location
• Secure gently between rocks or hardscape if needed
• Over time the plant becomes denser and spreads naturally
• Regular trimming maintains a compact healthy appearance

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Care Guide:

Lighting:

Medium to high lighting is recommended for dense vibrant growth.

CO2:

Strongly recommended for optimal growth and visible pearling effects.

Temperature:

20–28°C

Water Conditions:

Prefers clean stable water with moderate circulation.

Fertilization:

Micronutrient supplementation is recommended for healthy coloration and development.

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Difficulty Level:

🌿 Difficulty: Moderate

Although easy to place and use, maintaining compact healthy Riccia requires:

• Stable lighting
• Regular trimming
• Clean water conditions
• CO2 supplementation for best results

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Key Features:

• Ready-to-use attached mat
• Strong pearling effect
• Ideal for professional aquascaping
• Suitable for shrimp and nano fish aquariums
• Creates soft natural textures
• Excellent for covering rocks and hardscape

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Important Notes:

• Regular trimming is necessary to maintain density.
• Strong lighting significantly improves coloration and growth.
• The plant may eventually require reshaping depending on growth patterns.

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Mimosa Pudica | Our Perspective 🌿

At Mimosa Pudica, we value aquatic plants that introduce movement, texture, and ecological balance into enclosed living systems.

Riccia Fluitans Mat is one of our preferred choices for creating vibrant natural aquascapes due to its ability to form soft living green structures filled with movement, oxygen, and natural visual energy.