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Duckweed — Portion

$3.99 USD
by Nature Aquariums
Type: AQUARIUM PLANTS

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Duckweed is a tiny, free-floating plant that multiplies rapidly at the water's surface. It's a favorite for shrimp and fry tanks, providing shade, nutrient export, and shelter for fry to hide in.

Skill Level Easy
CO2 Not Required
Requires Aqua Soil Not required — free-floating, does not root in substrate
Type Floating
Max Height N/A — individual fronds approx. 1/8-3/8" across, floats at the surface
Placement Surface
Light Level Low to High (highly adaptable)
Origin Worldwide (cosmopolitan)
Other Extremely fast-growing — thin regularly or it can quickly cover the surface and block light to plants below.

Care & Planting: Simply float the portion on the water's surface. No planting required. Skim off excess growth periodically to keep it from overtaking the tank.