30+ Leaves of Red Root Floaters | Phyllanthus Fluitans

Description: Hello! I have quite a bit of red root floaters that I am starting to sell online. There is no need to read the entire description at the bottom! Please send me a message if you have any questions. Portion Size: You will receive a minimum of 30 leaves. A single plant can have many leaves. The second picture has 4 plants totaling to about 32 leaves. Shipping: I am aiming to only ship on Monday's and on Tuesday's by special request in order to bypass the possibility of your plants being stuck at the post office, which often happens. I typically wrap them in 2 layers of damp paper towel, seal in a ziploc bag, and then wrap it all in a layer of bubble wrap. Then, I place the plants in a bubble mailer for optimal insulation. Note: I have duckweed in my aquarium that I am slowly starting to get rid of. Additionally, I occasionally see some bladder snails, which I will do my best to remove before shipping. DOA Policy: I will try to include a few extra leaves to cover DOA. If you find your plants in an unsatisfactory condition, you must message me pictures of the plants within 2 hours of delivery for a PARTIAL refund that does not include shipping costs, usually no more than $4.50. For example, if your total was $9.00 and you request a refund, you would receive $9.00 MINUS the shipping costs that I paid. While the shipping is "free," I still have to pay for it and would take a loss through the refund process. If your area is below 48 degrees or above 88 degrees, you will not receive DOA coverage. It is at your own risk. Description: Red Root Floaters, or Phyllanthus Fluitans, are a freshwater floating fern plant known in the aquascaping game for their unique look, deep red roots, and easy care. These highly sought-after floaters are known as the “Red Root Floater” because of their remarkable & stunningly red roots. This plant’s ability to shade areas of your aquarium can make even the most reclusive of livestock feel comfortable enough to come out and explore. These floaters are perfect for tank mates like shrimp, fry, and any other amphipoda. Some fish may feel skittish and tend to hide until dark. In order to bring out their confidence, throw some Red Root Floaters in their tank to shade them from the light and watch them thrive. These floaters are not difficult to grow in any aquarium. In nature, they are found in tropical, stagnant water habitats such as canals and rivers in South America. They are considered to be a must-have for open low-tech aquariums and paludariums with gentle water flow. RRFs can grow to cover the entire surface of water in your tank. By doing this, they will block light from below and help prevent unwanted algae growth. These floaters will also help remove biological waste and other contaminants from your tank water. Although Red Root Floaters can thrive in most pH conditions, it will thrive best with a water pH between 6.5 - 7.5. Water pH will depend on how much light you would like to give your floaters (explained below). Water temperatures between 70 F to 82 F are recommended. High light - leaves will turn completely red. This deep color is the most desirable for more aquascapers. (Hint: limited nitrogen supply will also deepen the red color.) Hard water is recommended for high light conditions.Low to Medium light - leaves will remain a bright green with a small tint of red around the edges or smudged lightly in the center. Soft water is recommended for low light conditions. Hot Tip: Keep in mind that these floaters will not do well in an environment with a lot of movement or water surface agitation. To keep Red Root Floaters happy, simply have a low water flow. They just want to chill--like you on your blow-up float in the pool during summer. 🌞 As a plus, Red Root Floaters offer oxygenation and denitrification which comes in handy with aquariums with low water flow. CO2 injection is not necessary for Red Root Floaters. Propagation: To “plant,” simply place them on the water’s surface and let them do their own thing. Once this hardy plant has adjusted, then it will propogate easily by producing seeds or using the runners that grow. The side shoots will branch out and break into more floaters that will swiftly cover the surface of your tank. You can also split off the smaller (daughter) plants to encourage new growth in other areas or a different tank. Thanks for looking and for your support! All proceeds will go towards my college loans.

Price: 8.5 USD

Location: Oakland, California

End Time: 2023-12-30T22:29:36.000Z

Shipping Cost: 0 USD