Azolla Floating Plant (Mosquito Fern)-30g

Azolla Mosquito Fern

Azolla, commonly known as Mosquito Fern, is a small free floating aquatic fern found in freshwater environments around the world. Despite its delicate appearance, it is one of the fastest growing aquatic plants and is highly valued for its ability to naturally improve water quality.

Azolla forms dense mats of tiny overlapping leaves that range from bright green to deep red under intense lighting or cooler temperatures. It lives in a unique symbiotic relationship with nitrogen fixing cyanobacteria, allowing it to naturally enrich the water with essential nutrients.

Benefits of Azolla

• Helps absorb excess nitrates and phosphates from the water.
• Assists in reducing algae growth by providing surface shade.
• Creates shelter and breeding cover for fish fry and shrimp.
• Supports a healthy and balanced aquatic ecosystem.
• Can be used as a natural food supplement for some pond fish and livestock.

Care Requirements

• Lighting: Low to high light
• Temperature: 1530°C
• pH: 5.57.5
• Water Flow: Best suited to still or slow-moving water
• Growth Rate: Fast
• Placement: Floating on the water surface

Ideal For

• Outdoor ponds
• Shrimp tanks
• Breeding aquariums
• Natural and planted setups

Aquatic Pets SA Tip:
Azolla grows rapidly and should be thinned regularly to prevent it from covering the entire water surface. Maintaining some open areas allows for proper oxygen exchange and ensures adequate light reaches submerged plants.