Salvinia

Salvinia spp. (S. auriculata group, S. minima)

Salvinia is an easy, fast-growing plant for low light (no CO₂ needed). Spot: floating; 0.4–2 in tall.

Care at a glance

Light Low: any basic LED. Medium: a planted-tank LED. Strong: a high-output planted light, usually with CO₂.: Low light
CO₂ CO₂ is carbon dioxide for growth. "Helps" means the plant grows without it, faster and denser with it.: No CO₂ needed
Growth: Fast
Care: Easy
Where: Floating
Height: 0.4–2 in
Temperature: 64–86°F
pH: 6–7.5

How to plant it

Float it on the surface; keep it away from strong outflow and thin it out weekly.
Soft leaves: plant-eating fish and snails may eat it.

Also for this spot

Sources: Tropica: Salvinia minima · Aquasabi: Salvinia auriculata · Flowgrow DB: Salvinia natans