{"product_id":"riccia-fluitans-aquarium-plant","title":"Riccia Fluitans Aquarium Plant","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"265\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"265\"\u003eA floating green jungle for shrimp, fry, and aquascapes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"399\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"284\"\u003eRiccia fluitans\u003c\/em\u003e is a vibrant, fine-textured aquarium plant that grows into a soft, floating mat of bright green branching strands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"585\"\u003eIt’s a favorite for shrimp tanks, fry setups, and planted aquariums thanks to its ability to create \u003cstrong data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"562\"\u003edense cover, natural grazing surfaces, and micro-habitats\u003c\/strong\u003e for tiny aquatic life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"714\"\u003eShrimp, shrimplets, fry, snails, and microorganisms all make use of 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