ADA IC040 Riccia Fluitans Moss

ADA IC040 Riccia fluitans moss – Bright Floating Carpet Plant

Riccia fluitans forms vibrant green, moss-like mats either floating or attached to hardscape, adding delicate texture and contrast to planted aquariums. Ideal for shrimp tanks, paludariums, and high-tech setups.

Plant Specifications

Care & Aquascaping Tips

• Medium to high lighting encourages thick, bright green coverage.
• Supplemented CO₂ helps form compact mats, though it will grow without it.
• Use nutrient-rich water and occasional fertilisation for robust growth.
• Maintain water temperature around 20–26 °C and stable conditions.
• Gently flow or trim to shape into carpets or floating islands.

Planting & Propagation Recommendations

• Float softly on the surface or attach to driftwood, rocks, or mesh with fine thread.
• For carpeting, press gently into fine substrate or aquarium carpeting media.
• Trim regularly to prevent overgrowth and encourage branching.
• Share trimmed fragments to expand coverage or use them in aquascape staging.