Riccia / crystalwort
Riccia fluitans
Essential gear
- Medium-strong lighting
- CO2 (recommended)
- Mesh rock or stainless steel net
- Cotton thread
- Scissors
Lighting
Medium–strong
CO2
Recommended
Water temperature
20–28°C
Placement
Foreground or surface
Tied to mesh submerged or naturally floating
Growth
Fast
Needs regular thinning
Hardness
Soft to medium
Strong light and CO2 matter more than water chemistry
Suggested habitat
Tie a thin foreground layer or let it float naturally as a surface film. When floating, watch shading; when submerged, prevent inner dieback.
Plates are husbandry references—not build plans or generator parameters. Check your own water, vessel, and stocking before you act.