Description
Riccia Moss (Riccia fluitans)
Create a bright, vibrant carpet in your aquarium with Riccia Moss! This floating liverwort is loved by aquascapers for its vivid green color and bubbly, cushion-like growth. When attached to stones or mesh, Riccia forms a lush, oxygen-rich foreground carpet that gives tanks a professional aquascape look while providing excellent grazing surfaces for shrimp and fry.
Under good lighting, Riccia produces visible pearling (tiny oxygen bubbles), bringing movement and life to planted aquariums. It’s especially popular in shrimp tanks and nature-style layouts.
Key Features:
• Brilliant Green Color: Dense, bright green cushions instantly stand out in planted tanks
• Perfect Carpet Plant: Easily tied to mesh or rocks to create a foreground lawn effect
• Shrimp Favorite: Provides biofilm, hiding spaces, and grazing areas
• Oxygenating Growth: Produces pearling bubbles under proper lighting and nutrients
• Aquascaping Versatility: Can be floated or attached for carpets, islands, or accents
Care Guide:
💡 Lighting: Moderate to high (required for carpeting)
🌡️ Water Temperature: 68°F – 78°F (20°C – 26°C)
💧 pH Level: 6.0 – 7.5
📌 Placement: Float freely or attach to mesh, stones, or pads
📈 Growth Rate: Fast (requires occasional trimming)
Riccia Moss is ideal for aquarists wanting a vibrant foreground carpet and a natural grazing area for shrimp, fry, and nano fish while adding a lively, professional aquascape appearance to their aquarium.
