{"product_id":"salvinia-minima-water-spangles","title":"Salvinia Minima Water Spangles – 60+ Live Leaves","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n#sua-salvinia{max-width:780px;margin:0 auto;font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;color:inherit}\n#sua-salvinia *{box-sizing:border-box}\n#sua-salvinia h2{margin:30px 0 12px;font-size:clamp(22px,6vw,30px);line-height:1.18}\n#sua-salvinia h3{margin:22px 0 8px;font-size:19px;line-height:1.25}\n#sua-salvinia p{margin:0 0 14px}\n#sua-salvinia ul{margin:10px 0 18px;padding-left:22px}\n#sua-salvinia li{margin-bottom:7px}\n#sua-salvinia a{color:inherit;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:2px}\n#sua-salvinia .sua-lead{font-size:17px;line-height:1.58}\n#sua-salvinia .sua-card{margin:16px 0;padding:16px;border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.14);border-radius:12px;background:rgba(0,0,0,.025)}\n#sua-salvinia .sua-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:10px;margin:16px 0 20px}\n#sua-salvinia .sua-stat{padding:13px 14px;border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.12);border-radius:10px}\n#sua-salvinia .sua-stat strong{display:block;margin-bottom:2px;font-size:15px}\n#sua-salvinia .sua-table-wrap{width:100%;overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;margin:14px 0 20px}\n#sua-salvinia table{width:100%;min-width:520px;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:15px}\n#sua-salvinia th,#sua-salvinia td{padding:10px;border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.14);text-align:left;vertical-align:top}\n#sua-salvinia .sua-buybox{margin:24px 0;padding:18px;border:2px solid currentColor;border-radius:12px;text-align:center}\n#sua-salvinia .sua-note{font-size:14px;opacity:.82}\n#sua-salvinia details{margin:10px 0;padding:13px 14px;border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.13);border-radius:10px}\n#sua-salvinia summary{cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;line-height:1.35}\n#sua-salvinia details p{margin:10px 0 0}\n#sua-salvinia .sua-check{margin:12px 0 20px;padding:0;list-style:none}\n#sua-salvinia .sua-check li{position:relative;padding-left:26px;margin-bottom:8px}\n#sua-salvinia .sua-check li:before{content:\"✓\";position:absolute;left:0;font-weight:700}\n@media(min-width:700px){#sua-salvinia .sua-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"sua-salvinia\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSalvinia Minima Water Spangles – 60+ Live Floating Leaves\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sua-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd natural floating cover with live Salvinia Minima, commonly called Water Spangles.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each order includes \u003cstrong\u003e60+ live leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating an easy starting portion for freshwater aquariums, shrimp tanks, planted nano tanks, and breeding setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalvinia Minima floats at the water surface, where its paired green leaves spread across calm areas of the aquarium. The hanging underwater roots provide additional structure for shrimp and fry while the floating mat creates shade and a natural-looking surface layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sua-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sua-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePortion Size\u003c\/strong\u003e60+ live leaves.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sua-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003eFloating surface plant.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sua-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting\u003c\/strong\u003eModerate light.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sua-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/strong\u003eSpreading floating plant.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Use Salvinia Minima in an Aquarium?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"sua-check\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural surface cover\u003c\/strong\u003e for shrimp, fry, and shy aquarium inhabitants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloating growth\u003c\/strong\u003e requires no substrate or planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHanging roots\u003c\/strong\u003e create extra grazing and shelter area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to thin and manage\u003c\/strong\u003e as the colony expands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for shrimp tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e where biofilm-rich root surfaces are valuable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a layered shrimp aquascape, combine Salvinia with rooted and rhizome plants from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shrimpupaquatics.com\/collections\/plants\" title=\"Shop Live Aquarium Plants\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquatic Plants collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSalvinia Minima Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sua-table-wrap\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCare Factor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended Conditions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eSalvinia minima\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Spangles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 68–82°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 6.0–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow Water Spangles Successfully\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the plants gently on the aquarium surface with the upper leaves facing upward. Salvinia performs best when the top surface of the leaves stays relatively dry and the plants are not constantly pushed underwater by heavy splashing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerate surface movement is generally preferable to strong turbulence. Thin excess growth as needed so the floating plants do not completely block light from plants below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSalvinia Minima for Shrimp Tanks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater Spangles are especially useful in shrimp aquariums because their submerged root structures create additional grazing zones and shelter. Shrimp often explore the roots for biofilm and fine food particles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe green floating canopy also contrasts beautifully with colorful shrimp such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shrimpupaquatics.com\/products\/red-cherry-shrimp\" title=\"Shop Fire Red Cherry Shrimp\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFire Red Cherry Shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sua-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour order includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e at least 60 live Salvinia Minima leaves. Because floating plants divide and branch naturally, the exact number of individual plant clusters can vary even when the leaf count meets or exceeds the listed amount.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSalvinia Minima FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs Salvinia Minima a floating plant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It grows at the water surface and does not need substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much Salvinia is included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach order contains at least 60 live leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs Water Spangles good for shrimp?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The hanging roots provide shelter and additional grazing surface for freshwater shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes Salvinia need strong light?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eModerate aquarium lighting is generally sufficient. Very low light may slow growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eShould the leaves stay dry?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeeping the upper leaf surfaces from being constantly submerged or splashed helps support healthy floating growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sua-buybox\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWant easy floating cover for your aquarium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd \u003cstrong\u003e60+ live Salvinia Minima leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e to your freshwater tank today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shrimp Up Aquatics!","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56017114595496,"sku":null,"price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/8204\/1512\/files\/SalviniaMinimaFloatingLive.png?v=1789785254","url":"https:\/\/shrimpupaquatics.com\/products\/salvinia-minima-water-spangles","provider":"Shrimp Up Aquatics!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}