{"product_id":"plant-salvinia-minima","title":"Salvinia Minima","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eName\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eSalvinia minima\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e Salvinia Minima, Water Spangles, Common Salvinia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/b\u003e Features small, oval, light-to-medium green leaves that float joined in groups of three. The upper surface of the leaves is covered in fine, stiff hairs (trichomes) shaped like tiny eggbeaters, making the top water-repellent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize \u0026amp; Structure:\u003c\/b\u003e Leaves are small, measuring \u003cb\u003e0.25–0.75 inches (0.6–2 cm)\u003c\/b\u003e across. Below the surface, a modified leaf functions as a root-like structure that hangs down \u003cb\u003e1–2 inches\u003c\/b\u003e to absorb nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNutrient Sponge:\u003c\/b\u003e Extremely fast growth rate makes it a powerful filter that rapidly strips nitrates, ammonium, and phosphates from the water column, helping to prevent algae blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlow Sensitivity:\u003c\/b\u003e Dislikes high surface agitation or direct water splashes from filters, which can cause the floating leaves to submerge and rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIdeal Range:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e65°F – 82°F (18°C – 28°C)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Very hardy across a wide range of tropical and subtropical water temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eLighting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRequirement:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eModerate to High\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Under sufficient light, foliage stays bright green and multiplies rapidly. Low light slows growth and may cause the leaves to turn yellow or pale brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCO2: Not Required.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003ePropagation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMethod:\u003c\/b\u003e Vegetative Division\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it works:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant multiplies naturally by growing side stems that fragment into new independent floating colonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo propagate or control its spread, simply scoop out clusters and transfer them to another tank or thin them out regularly to allow light to reach the bottom aquascape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Purple Tang Aquatic Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43067838824510,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/8396\/4478\/files\/Final_Presentation_-_Purple_Tang_9aa56c8f-b62d-4b00-b0c0-7cf30aebcda7.jpg?v=1783388127","url":"https:\/\/thepurpletang.com\/products\/plant-salvinia-minima","provider":"The Purple Tang Aquatic Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}