Floating Plants

Floating Aquarium Plants for Sale — Surface Plants for Water Quality and Natural Cover

Quinn’s Fins carries nursery-grown floating aquarium plants for sale — surface plants that require no substrate, no planting, and no CO2, while actively absorbing excess nitrates, suppressing algae by reducing surface light, and providing exceptional cover and foraging habitat for shrimp, fry, and small invertebrates. Simply place on the water surface and allow to establish.

Floating Plants Available

  • Red Root Floater (Phyllanthus fluitans) — brilliant crimson red roots trailing below the surface; leaves shift from green to deep red under high light and low nitrogen; ships as ~1/3 cup volume

Care Summary

Floating plants require minimal surface agitation — strong flow from HOB filters or powerheads is the primary cause of failure. Redirect flow below the surface or use a sponge filter. Moderate to high light encourages most vivid coloration. No CO2, no substrate, no fertilizer required in established fish tanks. Thin regularly to prevent complete surface coverage blocking light to submerged plants.

For expert floating plant care guidance, visit the Pond Informer’s Red Root Floater care guide.