Water Spangles (Salvinia minima) – Live Floating Plant | 2oz Cup

Water Spangles is one of the most beginner-friendly floating plants in the hobby. Its small, paired oval leaves form a lush green carpet across the water surface, creating natural shade, shelter, and a healthier environment for your fish and shrimp. WHY WATER SPANGLES? This plant does a lot of heavy lifting. It absorbs excess nitrates and ammonia directly from the water, helping keep your tank cleaner between water changes. Its dense floating mat softens harsh light — a big benefit for bettas, shrimp, and shy fish that prefer a calmer, more natural environment. It is also one of the fastest-growing floating plants available, so you will see results within days of adding it to your tank. WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE A 2oz cup of healthy, actively growing Water Spangles (Salvinia minima), packaged with water to keep plants hydrated during transit. Enough to establish a healthy floating colony in most aquariums right out of the cup. CARE GUIDE Light Low to High — very adaptable Temperature 64F – 86F (ideal: 70F – 82F) CO2 Not required Fertilizer Not required — thrives on fish waste alone Flow Keep surface agitation minimal Propagation Spreads quickly — thin regularly to keep coverage in check GREAT FOR - Betta tanks - Shrimp tanks (neocaridina, caridina, amano) - Nano and planted tanks - Community tanks - Outdoor tubs and ponds (warm months) BEGINNER TIP When your Water Spangles arrive, gently rinse them and float them in your tank. Avoid getting the tops of the leaves wet — the tiny hairs on the surface are water-repellent by design, but repeated wetting can cause them to sink. Give them one to two days to settle and they will take off on their own.