Description
Duckweed (Lemna Minor)
Lemna Minor, also known as duckweed aquatic plant, is a fast-growing, adaptable, hardy, and easy-going plant. Duckweed produces small and oval leaves measuring about 0.12 inches and we ship it in a 4 oz container or by pound. The light green leaves enhance the look of your tank as this clover-like botanical floats along your open-top aquarium. These floating pants produce root like structures that hang underneath the leaves.
In good conditions, you can expect your duckweed aquatic plant to spread quickly — a small amount can cover the surface of an average aquarium in one week. Each floating leaf, through the process called vegetative reproduction, will produce more floating leaves. Because of its fast growth, duckweed is great for all types of aquariums, especially those with a heavy biological load. The plant will absorb any excess nutrients from the water column to help keep your tank free of algae.
Many fish, and particularly Koi and goldfish, love to eat duckweed and others will appreciate the shade and cover it provides, making them feel secure.
Maintenance & Care for Duckweed Aquatic Plants
Your duckweed floating plant should be regularly thinned to remove excess material. Balance out the look of this plant with other floating plants like water lettuce or red root floater.
- Minimum Lighting Required: Low to Moderate
- Temperature Range: 41°F - 95°F
- Tank Placement: Floating
Due to the large temperature range in which duckweed aquatic plants thrive, you can use it in tanks with varied water conditions.
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Reviews (71)
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Duck weed
I severely underestimated the messiness and the power of the duckweed. It took days but I finally got it contained in tube circles and it looks great. Had to get rid of a bunch bit controlled its a very good addition to the top of the water and my betta loves it.
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Duckweed
Showed up a day earlier than expected and healthy. I will definitely be ordering from this site in the future.
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Great product!
Duckweed came perfectly packaged and all in hood healthy condition! I emptied mine into an empty (just water) holding aquarium for a few days and had absolutely no snails in my particular batch! Looks amazing on the water, bright green healthy plants! Thanks M.A.!
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Duckweed
My duckweed came in great condition…I received a very good amount. Enough to split between my 2 40 breeders. My turtles love it! And it really adds to the overall look of my tanks! Will be ordering again soon…
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Purple!
A nice surprise,more purple than green arrived, but it was packaged well, we lost almost none in the bleach wash and transfers! Healthy and happy!
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Duck weed
Looks great in my tank, there was more than I needed so I put some in a vase. May do a small planted tank with one of the snails I got!
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Great plants!
My goldfish loved this stuff! Getting ready to order more.
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All the duckweed!
There were so many of them!!! They arrived in great shape and are flourishing.
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Duck Weed
Product came in in good shape in the process of turning one of my tanks to a planted tank at that time I will order more
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Great Duckweed
Just lovecthe tiny little plants. They are great in my pond.
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Duckweed
Wish I had bought more! Put it in 3 tanks and the fish loved it!
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Duckweed
Healthy and vibrant plants arrived very clean!