Salvinia Minima (Water Spangles)
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- Live Arrival Guarantee
- Get free shipping on non-live fish orders over $75 and live fish orders over $300.
- All our live fish, shrimp, snails are care with love and passion, when through minimum of 14 days quarantined and shipped from Splashy Fish facility in Springfield, Virginia, USA
This is only apply to live fish order.
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.
To stay informed or address any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to our dedicated Splashy Fish Support team via email at support@splashyfishstore.com.
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.
For more information regarding about shipping please visit us our Shipping Policy and Schedule
Salvinia Minima, also known as Water Spangles, is a fast-growing floating aquarium plant that brings a lush, natural look to any freshwater setup. With its round, velvety green leaves and delicate floating roots, this Salvinia plant forms a dense mat on the water’s surface, providing excellent shade, reducing algae growth, and offering a calm, secure environment for fish and shrimp.
Popular among aquascapers for its beauty and utility, Salvinia Minima is a hardy and low-maintenance plant that thrives in most freshwater aquariums, paludariums, and even outdoor ponds. It’s an excellent choice for creating a more balanced ecosystem, improving water quality, and enhancing surface aesthetics. With gentle water flow and minimal care requirements, these aquatic plants flourish in a wide range of lighting conditions, from low to high. Simply provide them with adequate lighting for 6-8 hours a day, and watch them thrive.
At our Splashy Fish tropical fish store, our Salvinia Minima 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.
Why Choose Salvinia Minima?
- Beautiful floating coverage: Creates a natural, green canopy effect on your aquarium surface.
- Great for algae control: Reduces excess light and helps stabilize tank conditions.
- Provides shade and shelter: Ideal for Betta Fish, Gouramis, Shrimp, and small community fish.
- Low maintenance: Easy to grow in both low-tech and high-tech aquariums.
- No CO₂ required: Thrives naturally under standard aquarium lighting.
- Excellent nutrient absorber: Helps remove nitrates and improve overall water clarity.
How to Plant Salvinia Minima in Your Aquarium
- Rinse gently before introducing to your aquarium to remove debris or gel.
- Float the plant directly on the surface. Do not submerge or anchor it.
- Ensure gentle surface movement; too much agitation can damage the floating leaves.
- Maintain moderate to high lighting for optimal growth and compact leaves.
- Thin out or remove excess growth regularly to prevent over-coverage.
Tip: Pair Salvinia Minima with surface-dwelling fish or shrimp tanks for a natural, forest-pond look while maintaining balanced lighting for submerged plants below.
How to Care for Salvinia Minima
- Water Parameters: pH 6.0 – 7.8
- Temperature: 70–82°F (21–28°C)
- Lighting: Moderate to bright (20–40 PAR) – Brighter light enhances leaf color and compact growth
- CO₂: Not necessary, but can accelerate growth
- Fertilization: Benefits from liquid fertilizers with iron and trace elements
- Placement: Surface-floating plant for freshwater aquariums, nano tanks, or ponds
Salvinia Minima Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How fast does Salvinia Minima grow?
Salvinia Minima is a fast-growing floating aquarium plant that can double in size within a week under ideal conditions. With moderate to high lighting, gentle surface water flow, and access to nutrients, this floating plant quickly spreads across the water’s surface, forming a dense, green mat. In nutrient-rich or CO₂-injected aquariums, it grows even faster, helping absorb nitrates and improving overall water quality. Regular trimming or thinning is recommended to prevent excessive surface coverage that can block light from reaching submerged plants.
Why is my Salvinia Minima turning brown?
If your Salvinia Minima is turning brown, it’s often due to poor lighting, nutrient deficiency, or excessive water agitation. This Salvinia floating plant prefers calm surfaces and consistent moderate light. Strong water movement can damage the delicate floating leaves, while low light or lack of nutrients, especially iron, may cause discoloration or melting. To restore healthy growth, ensure gentle surface flow, provide adequate light exposure, and supplement with a balanced liquid aquarium fertilizer.
Is Salvinia Minima easy to care for?
Yes, Salvinia Minima is very easy to care for, making it one of the best floating plants for beginners. It does not require CO₂ or specialized lighting and thrives in a wide range of freshwater parameters. As long as it receives moderate light, minimal surface disturbance, and occasional fertilization, Water Spangles will grow beautifully and contribute to a healthy aquarium ecosystem. It’s a perfect choice for Betta fish tanks, shrimp aquariums, and low-tech planted setups.
