Ceratopteris Siliquosa

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Price
$11.99
Emersed Growth: Fresh-cut Plants
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Ceratopteris Siliquosa - Aquarium Plants Factory

Ceratopteris Siliquosa

Fresh-cut Plants

Price
$11.99
Fresh-cut Plants

Ceratopteris Siliquosa, affectionately known as Water Sprite, is a fantastic choice for any aquarium enthusiast. This versatile and fast-growing plant not only adds a lush green touch to your tank but also helps in maintaining a healthy aquatic environment. Whether you're new to the hobby or an experienced aquarist, Water Sprite is an excellent addition to your aquarium setup.

Key Features of Ceratopteris Siliquosa (Water Sprite)

  1. Beautiful Fern-Like Leaves: Water Sprite is prized for its delicate, lace-like leaves that create a light, airy look. The fresh green foliage brings a touch of nature's elegance into your tank, making it a visual treat.

  2. Versatile Growing Options: Whether you want it floating on the water surface or anchored in the substrate, Water Sprite adapts beautifully. This flexibility allows for creative aquascaping, letting you design a tank that's uniquely yours.

  3. Rapid Growth: Known for its fast growth, Water Sprite quickly fills in gaps, providing cover and helping to keep algae at bay by absorbing excess nutrients. It's a great plant for those looking to establish a lush aquarium in no time.

  4. Natural Habitat: Originating from tropical regions worldwide, Water Sprite thrives in warm, freshwater environments. Its ability to adapt to different conditions makes it ideal for tropical biotope aquariums.

  5. Easy Propagation: Growing your collection of Water Sprite is simple. New plants sprout from the leaves, making it easy to propagate and share with friends or spread throughout your tank.

Care Tips for Ceratopteris Siliquosa (Water Sprite)

  • Lighting: Moderate to high lighting is best for Water Sprite, ensuring robust growth and vibrant green leaves.
  • Water Conditions: This adaptable plant prefers temperatures between 68-82°F (20-28°C) and a pH range of 6.0 to 7.5. It thrives in various water conditions, making it a resilient choice.
  • Substrate: While Water Sprite can float, it also does well anchored in the substrate. A nutrient-rich substrate is beneficial but not essential since it absorbs nutrients from the water.
  • Fertilization: Regular use of a balanced aquarium fertilizer promotes healthy growth. CO2 supplementation isn't necessary but can enhance growth.
  • Water Flow: Moderate water flow keeps the leaves clean and simulates its natural environment, helping to prevent debris accumulation.

Benefits of Adding Ceratopteris Siliquosa (Water Sprite) to Your Aquarium

  • Stunning Visuals: The fern-like leaves of Water Sprite add a striking natural element to your tank, creating a serene and attractive underwater landscape.
  • Habitat Enrichment: It provides excellent cover for fish and invertebrates, making your aquarium a more dynamic and engaging environment.
  • Improved Water Quality: Water Sprite helps maintain a clean tank by absorbing excess nutrients and oxygenating the water, reducing the likelihood of algae growth.

Ceratopteris Siliquosa (Water Sprite) is an outstanding choice for anyone looking to enhance their aquarium with lush greenery and improve the overall health of their aquatic environment. Its rapid growth, ease of care, and beautiful appearance make it a standout addition to any tank.


    Sold as Fresh-cut Plants, Bunched Plants or Potted Plants:

    • Fresh-cut Plants: Approximately 6 loose fresh-cut plants without root.
    • Bunched Plants: Approximately 6 fresh-cut plants without root bundled with a plant weight for easy placement.
    • Potted Plants: Approximately 6 fresh-cut plants without root potted in rockwool and a net pot for secure growth and easy placement.

    Disclaimer: Pictures are not the actual plants you will receive, but a sample representation. Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be free of pests, pesticides, grow emerged, or submerge. 

    Scientific Name

    Ceratopteris Siliquosa

    Common Name

    Water Sprite

    Placement

    Midground - Background

    CO2

    Not Required

    Growth Rates

    Medium - Fast

    Difficulty Level

    Easy

    Nutrient Substrate

    Not Required

    Can it grow emerged?

    Yes

    Lighting Requirements

    Medium - High

     

    Handling time for Live Plants orders:
     
    Live plants are shipped from Monday - Saturday if you choose United States Postal Services (USPS): Most plant-only orders can ship out within 1-3 business days excluded out-of-stock, pre-order, or backorder products.
    UPS 2-Days and UPS Overnight only ship from Monday-Wednesday to ensure they arrived in the same week. Please be mindful we also have 1-2 business days handling time, so please placed your order on or before Tuesday, the cut off time is 6:00 AM Pacific Time (PT)
     
    Handling time for Live Animals orders:
    Live Animals are shipped from  Monday - Wednesday: Live Animals orders take longer to ship. We only ship Live Animals orders when they can be delivered within the week so they don't spend an extra day in transit on the weekend.
    Handling time for Live Animals ranges from 1-5 business days depending on the weather and health of the livestock. We will email tracking information when the order is shipped.
    Free ShippingWe offer Free Shipping on eligible orders.
    • Free Shipping will take 2-5 days to reach you
    • If your orders included Live Plants & Live Animals. We will combine the shipment and you will see the flat rate shipping cost at checkout
    • Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, and US Virgin Islands customers are not qualified for the Free Shipping program. Please upgrade to Expedited or Express Mail for faster delivery. 
      Delayed Parcels: Sometimes your packages may take longer than normal to arrive with U.S. Postal Service or our chosen courier. We are legally obliged to wait 15 working days (3 weeks) for a package to be considered lost. See U.S. Postal Service website for further detail. 
      • We cannot be held responsible for any delay caused by U.S. Postal Service but if your packages were lost by the courier service, we will issue a replacement by 50/50, which means we pay 50% and the customers pay 50% plus shipping for the replacement orders.
      Refused Shipment PolicyAll customers must keep their address information up-to-date!
      • Please always keep your shipping address up-to-date! ( Debit and Credit Card, Paypal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Amazon Pay, Shopify Pay, Ali Pay, and other payment processing services )
      • Any shipment being refused or shipped back to us by providing a wrong address or other reasons will not be refundable
      Cancellations: We understand sometimes thing goes out of control.
      • Please contact us ASAP if you want to cancel your orders. Orders only might be canceled if they are not being shipped by shipping couriers. 

      Return Policy: All sales are final

      • We do not accept returns or exchanges for Live Plants and Live Animals

         WHAT WE GUARANTEE

        24 Hours Live Arrival Guarantee* - In a rare case of live stocks dead on arrival, we must be notified within 24 hours by the same day of delivery. Please take clear photos of the damaged product and send it to us within 24 hours.  Live Arrival Guarantee will be void after 24 hours of delivery. All replacements are considered final and we will not replace the replacement.

        1. Picture requirements: Take at least 2 clear photos of damaged product in their original, unopened & sealed transparent packing and send photos and orders information to our email within 24 hours: aquariumplantsfactory@gmail.com 
        2. Please do not take picture of damaged plants, or animals in your aquarium. Once they have been introduced to your aquarium's ecosystem. It is no longer covered by our guarantee.

        Please be aware that our Live Arrival Guarantee is subject to certain conditions. Specifically, the guarantee will not be applicable in cases where the package is marked as 'invalid address', 'undeliverable' or is 'returned to sender.' This includes situations such as a vacant delivery address, a missing apartment number, or any other issues that prevent the postal service from delivering your package.

        It is crucial to provide accurate and complete shipping information to ensure the successful delivery of your order and the applicability of the Live Arrival Guarantee.

        Please keep in mind that Live Arrival Guarantee only guarantees that live stocks will be alive upon arrival. We cannot guarantee that you will continue to have success with them. Many factors, including the aquarium environment, water quality, nutrient, temperature, lighting, filter, and CO2 system, can contribute to the failure to grow live plants and live animals.

         

        WHAT WE CAN'T GUARANTEE

        Even though our plants are very clean, but we can't guarantee they will be 100% pest-free because we cannot be responsible for your aquarium. Please use it at your own risk. We recommended all customers rinse the plants with clean water and quarantine them before use.

        However, plants in tissue culture will be 100% free from pests, algae and never have been contacting with any aquarium.

        1. Due to the nature of the product. We don't guarantee our plants will be pests free. ( snails, algae, hitchhikers )
        2. We don't guarantee our plants will be free of pesticides. We use homemade, organic pesticides in our greenhouse to control pests. We do not use pesticides that contain copper. Copper is toxic to invertebrates such as aquatic snails, crabs, shrimps, etc
        3. We don't guarantee your aquarium success or are responsible for your aquarium inhabitant including but not limited to fish, shrimp, snail, turtle, etc. So please quarantine all plants when use!
        4. Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be grow emerged or submerge.

        Please review your state's regulations on restricted plants, as we are committed to not shipping plants that are restricted in your area. Do not release any plants into the wild or waterways, as this can harm local ecosystems by introducing invasive species.

        Your cooperation in protecting the environment is appreciated. For continuously updated information, refer to the USDA State Noxious Weed list here.

        Thank you for your responsible commitment to environmental preservation.

        Customer Reviews

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        Donetta J. (United States)
        Sent wrong product

        Sent wrong product, been messaging all week and no response. Now I have to take more time to contact customer service to get my money back. Terribly disappointed. ☹️

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        Charles H.
        Sad

        Shedding leaves. unknown life expectancy.

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        Jordyn C. (United States)
        Melt

        Almost 20 days later, More than half of the plant bundle has melted. Im still crossing my fingers for the other half, but I'm not really holding out hope at this point

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        Clark C. (United States)
        Great plants

        Came fast. Got many of them in bag. Look very healthy. Will definitely buy again.

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        Sharon S. (United States)

        Could not be happier with my whole purchase and will be using in the future.

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        Jason M. (United States)
        Did not disappoint

        The plants i received looked better than in the pictures.. i will be ordering more

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