Salvinia

SALVINIA

This display contains Giant Salvinia, an invasive fern from Brazil. It is the most problematic aquatic plants in our local lakes and waterways. It damages aquatic ecosystems by outgrowing and replacing native plants that provide food and habitat for native animals and waterfowl. Additionally, it blocks out sunlight and decreases oxygen to the detriment of fish and other aquatic animals. Giant salvinia infestations often expand very rapidly. It can double in size in about a week under the right circumstances.  

Watercraft owners are encouraged to clean boats and trailers before leaving salvinia infested water bodies. Game wardens will issue tickets for transport of salvinia species, as well as other prohibited plants.

SHREVEPORT AQUARIUM
  1. TRIGGERFISH + MORE
  2. MORE TROPICAL FISH
  3. PORKFISH + JAWFISH
  4. SKUNK CLOWNFISH + MORE
  5. BABY EPAULETTES & MORE
  6. LIONFISH + MORE
  7. AXOLOTL
  8. POISON DART FROGS
  9. BABY ALLIGATORS
  10. PADDLEFISH
  11. ALLIGATOR SNAPPING TURTLES
  12. SALVINIA
  13. ALBINO COMMON SNAPPING TURTLE
  14. POND TURTLES
  15. SHORELINE TOUCHPOOLS
  16. FROGFISH
  17. FLASHLIGHT FISH
  18. MORAY EELS + MORE
  19. SHARK TUNNEL
  20. STINGRAYS
  21. CLEANER SHRIMP
  22. JAWFISH + MORE
  23. EQUIPMENT ROOM
  24. MOON JELLIES
  25. ANTHIAS
  26. PAJAMA CARDINALFISH
  27. SEAHORSE AND PIPEFISH
  28. SWELL SHARKS + MORE
  29. SEA NETTLES
  30. LIVE CORAL TANK
  31. PADDLEFISH