{"product_id":"water-lettuce-pistia-stratiotes","title":"Water Lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) - 4 Pack","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a beautiful, natural touch to your aquarium with healthy Water Lettuce. This floating plant is one of the easiest and most beneficial plants you can keep, making it a favorite among shrimp keepers, fish breeders, and planted tank enthusiasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Lettuce develops long, flowing roots that provide excellent cover for shrimp fry and baby fish while helping absorb excess nutrients from the water. It can also help reduce algae growth by competing for nutrients and providing shade to the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt BKs Paws, every portion is carefully selected from healthy, thriving stock to ensure you receive quality plants ready to grow in the right conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvides natural shelter for shrimp, fry, and small fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps improve water quality by absorbing excess nutrients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReduces light intensity to help discourage algae growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy to grow and fast multiplying under proper conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat for shrimp tanks, breeding tanks, and planted aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to High\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fast\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Floating\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 68–86°F (20–30°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.0–7.8\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water Lettuce prefers calm water. Strong surface agitation can damage the leaves and slow growth. Because this plant grows quickly, occasional thinning may be needed to prevent it from covering the entire water surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e As with all live plants, some leaf damage may occur during shipping. Healthy plants recover quickly once placed in suitable aquarium conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're creating a lush shrimp habitat or simply want a beautiful floating plant that works as hard as it looks, Water Lettuce is an excellent addition to almost any freshwater aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BK Shrimp Keeping","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53576595997035,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/5840\/3179\/files\/IMG_3809.png?v=1784554762","url":"https:\/\/bkspaws.com\/products\/water-lettuce-pistia-stratiotes","provider":"BK’s Paws","version":"1.0","type":"link"}