{"product_id":"utricularia-species","title":"Utricularia Species","description":"\u003cp\u003eUtricularia are bladderworts — rootless aquatic carnivorous plants that carry tiny bladder-shaped traps along fine, thread-like stems. The traps work by suction, snapping shut on very small organisms that brush past. This is an assorted listing, so the species that arrives depends on the shipment; ask our staff what is in the tank on the day rather than assuming a particular form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing it in your tank\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHas no true roots; it drifts, tangles through other plants, or can be loosely anchored to hardscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth habit and leaf size vary by species, so the look differs between batches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes best in soft, acidic water with gentle flow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows steadily under moderate light without carbon dioxide injection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe traps capture microscopic organisms, so it is not the right plant for a tank where you are raising very small live foods or newly hatched fry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine growth can knit into a dense mass and needs occasional thinning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt suits blackwater-style tanks, shrimp tanks and planted nano aquariums with small peaceful fish. It is an unusual plant rather than a workhorse, and it rewards someone who enjoys the odd corners of the hobby. Never release aquatic plants outdoors — dispose of surplus in the household waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStock rotates with each delivery, and live plants are available for local pickup at our Lethbridge store. See the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/live-plants\"\u003elive plant collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tank Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44934260457672,"sku":"95081","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tropicalfishimports.com\/products\/utricularia-species","provider":"Tropical Fish Imports ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}