Riccia Tissue Culture

Riccia Tissue Culture is a versatile and popular aquatic moss known for its bright green, finely textured mats that create lush carpets or floating colonies in freshwater aquariums. Ideal for foreground areas or as a decorative floating plant, Riccia provides excellent cover and breeding grounds for small fish and shrimp. It thrives under moderate to high lighting and benefits greatly from CO₂ supplementation and nutrient-rich water for vigorous growth. Features Bright green, finely textured mats Forms dense carpets or floating clusters Provides shelter for fish fry and shrimp Enhances aquascapes with natural texture Responds well to nutrients and CO₂ Scientific Name Riccia fluitans Difficulty Easy to moderate. Requires proper lighting and nutrients. Water Conditions Temperature: 20 – 28°C pH: 6.0 – 7.5 Water Hardness: 50 – 150ppm Placement Best suited for foreground carpeting or floating. Growth Rate Moderate to fast growth with adequate care. Lighting Moderate to high lighting promotes healthy, vibrant growth.