Brazilian Pennywort Aquatic Plant (Hydrocotyle leucocephala)
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What is Our Live Arrival Guarantee?
Benefit from our extensive experience in shipping live fish. In 2021, our records indicated a mere 0.5% dead-on-arrival (DOA) rate for all live fish orders, compared to the industry standard of 1.5%. These numbers translate to only 5 out of 1000 orders experiencing DOA fish.
At Splashy Fish, customer satisfaction is our priority. That's why we provide a 100% Live Arrival Guarantee on all animals shipped via USPS, UPS, or FedEx. Please note - Splashy Fish reserves the right to void Live Arrival Guarantee protection under the following circumstances:
- The customer has chosen USPS First Class Mail as a shipping method.
- The shipping address is a PO Box address
- The order was refused delivery by the customer.
- If the order is returned to the sender for any reason. For instance, an incorrect shipping address, an undeliverable address, etc.
- The order was held for pick up at USPS, UPS, and FedEx offices for longer than 24 hours after the last update on the tracking number.
- The Live Arrival Guarantee claim does not include all the requirements mentioned below
- The Live Arrival Guarantee claim is made after the claim period mentioned below.
- The animals are not in their original packaging
Live Arrival Guarantee Claim Period:
For Live Fish and other invertebrates, one and a half hours (1.5 hours) after the posted delivery time.
For Snails: 48 hours after the posted delivery time.
Steps to claim Splashy Fish's Live Arrival Guarantee:
- Take a picture of the shipping box and the shipping label.
- For live fish and other invertebrates: Please provide two pictures of each bag (containing the dead fish) upon arrival. Ensure the images display the bag in its original, unopened condition with the original rubber band intact
- For Snails: Position the snail in one corner of the tank. If the snail does not move within 48 hours, please take several pictures of the snail's opening
- Send an email to DOA@splashyfishstore.com with the subject line: DOA and Your Order Number, or message us on social media.
- In the body of the email, include your tracking number.
- The claim must be sent within the claim period mentioned above.
After submitting the required information, please allow us 1-3 business days to determine the cause of the issue. If the claim is valid and approved by our team, you will
- Receive a store credit for future purchases, excluding the shipping cost, of the dead-on-arrival fish
If the Live Arrival Guarantee claim does not meet all listed requirements, Splashy Fish reserves the right to reject it.
Shipping live animals and plants is a complex process, and temperature plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe and secure delivery of your order.
If the highest daytime temperature in your location and the lowest nighttime temperature here in Springfield, Virginia—where our facility is situated—fall below 40°F or exceed 90°F, we will proactively delay your order. This measure is taken to prioritize the well-being of the animals and plants.
For the safety of our living cargo and to protect your investment, we retain the right to suspend shipping as necessary due to extreme weather conditions. Our Splashy Fish team will assess the situation and determine if it is unsuitable to ship, considering the safety of the animals.
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Once our team prints and packs your order, we'll notify you via email. This notification will include your tracking number and the expected arrival day. If you opt for UPS 2 Day shipping, your package should arrive within 2 days after shipment. Similarly, if you choose UPS 1 Day, your order will reach you the day after it is shipped. In the case of orders containing only plants or dry goods, they may be shipped via USPS, provided that this is the selected shipping option during checkout.
We ship all of the customer orders from our warehouse located in Springfield, VA. We pack and ship our orders depending on the orders with the exception of someday we cannot ship out live fish.
All Orders: will be shipped out from Monday to Thursday each week for overnight shipping by UPS.
Sunday: (Splashy Day) Today is the day we let our hard-working team members and our fish to destress and ready for the following week's shipment.
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Brazilian Pennywort (scientific name: Hydrocotyle leucocephala) couldn’t be more perfect. You will love it as the plant, with round dime to half-dollar-sized leaves growing along an ivy-like creeping stem, is definitely a highlight to your live planted aquarium. Your fish will love it as they find nowhere better shelters than in Brazilian Pennywort.
Brazilian Pennywort is a fast-growing and less demanding species. They can be suitable for various aquarium setups, from fully aquatic to boggy ones. With a height of 24 inches (60 cm), they are best placed in the midground to the background of aquariums. Planting Brazilian Pennywort is a ‘breeze’. You can either stick them into a substrate, a hard surface, or let them float. Carefully weigh the plant down if you go with the former, as Brazilian Pennywort has a small, thin root system. If you choose to leave them floating, gently divide the plant and spread it on the surface of the water. Your aquatic inhabitants would love the cover their roots bring about.
In order to have lively and robust Brazilian Pennyworts, you should provide them with sufficient lighting and appropriate water conditions. They can adapt to a wide range of water hardness but prefer warm environments with a slightly neutral pH level. The species takes in nutrients from the water column. Hence, you don’t need a nutrient-rich base when growing it. Brazilian Pennywort has no issues growing out of the water. The feature makes it fit for terrariums or paludariums. When growing emersed, the aquatic plant will produce small white flowers.
At our Splashy Fish tropical fish store, our Brazilian Pennywort for sale and other aquarium plants for sale are carefully selected and packed with love! Visit us to buy them online or at our aquarium store in Virginia for a wide selection of freshwater fish for sale, betta fish for sale, freshwater shrimp for sale, and aquarium supplies.
What You Can Expect From This Plant:
- Fast-growing and less demanding species
- Fit to aquariums, terrariums, and paludariums
- Providing shelters for fish
RECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:
- Temperature: 72° - 82°F (22° - 28°C)
- pH: 6-8
- GH: 4-18 dGH
- Minimum tank size: 10 gallons (about 40 litres)
CARE GUIDELINES:
- Supplements: CO2 is not necessary (when left floating) but recommended
- Lighting: Moderate to high
- Origin: Southern Mexico to Northern Argentina
- Potential height 24 inches (60 cm) in height and about 6 inches (15 cm) in width under optimal conditions
- Aquarium placement: Midground to background
- Growth rate: Fast
Braziliant Pennywort Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can Brazilian Pennywort grow floating?
Yes, Brazilian Pennywort can grow both floating and rooted, making it one of the most versatile freshwater aquarium plants available. When grown as a floating plant, its round green leaves spread across the water’s surface, creating shade and providing shelter for fish and shrimp. Floating growth also promotes faster nutrient absorption from the water column, helping improve water quality and reduce algae. This flexibility makes Hydrocotyle leucocephala a great choice for aquascapers who want a dynamic, adaptable pennywort aquarium plant.
Do Brazilian Pennywort need substrate?
No, Brazilian Pennywort does not require substrate to grow successfully. While it can be planted in substrate for a more rooted appearance, it absorbs most of its nutrients directly from the water through its stems and leaves. This allows it to thrive equally well when anchored to driftwood, decorations, or left to float freely. For the healthiest growth, supplement with liquid fertilizer or nutrient-rich water to ensure the plant receives adequate micronutrients.
Are Brazilian Pennywort easy to care for?
Yes, Brazilian Pennywort is very easy to care for, making it ideal for beginners and low-maintenance aquariums. It thrives in a wide range of lighting and water conditions, from low-tech setups to CO₂-injected planted tanks. Regular trimming helps manage its fast growth and encourages bushier, fuller leaves. This hardy pennywort aquarium plant grows quickly, helps oxygenate the tank, and offers natural cover for small fish and shrimp, all while requiring minimal upkeep.
