{"product_id":"trapa-natans-water-chestnut","title":"Trapa natans (Water Chestnut)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnhance your freshwater setup with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"35\"\u003eTrapa natans\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (commonly known as the Water Chestnut or Water Caltrop).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Famous for its striking rosette of saw-toothed,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e diamond-shaped leaves that float seamlessly on the surface,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Trapa natans provides natural cover for small fish while serving as an efficient nutrient sponge that helps limit nuisance algae.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\" id=\"p-rc_68a2e742859020e5-156\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-550\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-550\"\u003eNote for Beginner Aquarists:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-550 citation-end-550\"\u003e Trapa natans is an easy-to-manage floating plant ideal for open-top aquariums, outdoor water gardens, and indoor setups with strong overhead lighting.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It absorbs nutrients directly from the water column,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e making it a great biological filter for maintaining crystal-clear water conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eShort Description \u0026amp; Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrapa natans offers a distinctive geometric surface pattern and floating root structure that creates ideal micro-habitats for fry,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shrimp,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and shy fish species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Product Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTrapa natans\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,2,1,0\"\u003eWater Chestnut, Water Caltrop, Jesuit's Nut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,3,1,0\"\u003eFloating \/ Anchored Floating Rosette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCare Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,4,1,0\"\u003eEasy to Moderate (Beginner-Friendly)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLighting Demand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,5,1,0\"\u003eModerate to High\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOptimal Temp Range\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,6,1,0\"\u003e18°C – 28°C (64°F – 82°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePlacement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,7,1,0\"\u003eSurface \/ Top Tier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePrimary Benefit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,8,1,0\"\u003eNutrient export, shelter for fry\/shrimp, surface shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eComprehensive Beginner Care Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e1. Tank Placement \u0026amp; Unpacking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Upon receiving your Trapa natans,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gently rinse the rosette with clean,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e de-chlorinated water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Place the plant on the water's surface in an open-top aquarium or pond.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ensure the feathery submerged roots hang down freely into the water column.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\" id=\"p-rc_68a2e742859020e5-157\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2. Lighting \u0026amp; Nutrient Requirements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-549 citation-end-549\"\u003eTrapa natans thrives under moderate to intense lighting.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Give the floating rosette 8 to 10 hours of quality full-spectrum light per day to maintain vivid coloration and robust rosette formation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Because it feeds primarily through water-column absorption,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e regular dosing with a balanced liquid aquarium fertilizer supports steady growth.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e3. Maintenance \u0026amp; Flow Considerations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prefer gentle to low surface water movement; strong currents or surface skimmers can disturb the floating leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Trim back excess leaf growth as necessary to allow sufficient light penetration to submerged mid-ground plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stoffels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58065317396820,"sku":"ST020173","price":3.81,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/5828\/7444\/files\/Trapanatans.avif?v=1793464612","url":"https:\/\/www.tropicalmarineaquatic.com\/products\/trapa-natans-water-chestnut","provider":"Tropical Marine Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}