Absorbs nitrates through roots for improved water quality
Provides essential cover for shrimplets and fish fry
Grows quickly under high light conditions for rapid coverage
Suitable for beginner aquarists with easy care requirements
Summarized by Shop
Red Root Floater (Phyllanthus Fluitans) is a great addition to any shrimp tank. They maintain water quality by absorbing nitrates through their roots and also provide great coverage for shrimplets or other fish fry. They grow pretty quickly under high-lighted conditions and are a fast-growing beginner plant!
Skill Level: Easy Light: Low L
Plant Class
Caryophyllales
Light Requirement
Low to high
CO2 Requirement
No
Portion Size
Approximately 4 fluid oz
Suitable Space
Indoors
Summarized by Shop
3.8
32 ratings
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Healthy plants! Great addition to my tank
Ordered the red root floaters and I am satisfied all around. They arrived quickly, were packaged carefully, and look incredibly healthy in my tank. Highly recommend!
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Anonymous · August 9, 2026
Awsome addition to the tank! And the portions are huge!
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Eric · 1 day ago
Little survived during arrival, but i do know what survived will likely grow faster than i keep up with pretty quickly. Color was not as impressive. However, that's an easy fix with plant lights.