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The various varieties of Riccia fluitans |
| Riccia fluitans is found in various varieties, which differ significantly in suitability for use in the aquarium. |
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This is the Japanese variety of Riccia, which is the most useful in the aquarium – either used in the traditional way as a floating plant or in the very beautiful submerged form. Top - the floating form. Bottom – the submerged form.
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The European form is not very useful in the aquarium – this is particularly true for the submerged form. Top - the floating form. Bottom – the submerged form.
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This is the Riccia variety from Thailand. In line with the European variety, the submerged form is unsuitable for the aquarium. Top - the floating form. Bottom – the submerged form.
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Finally we have the variety from Singapore. The submerged form of this variety is also unsuitable for the aquarium. Top - the floating form. Bottom – the submerged form.
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