Lemna Minor

Add natural surface coverage to your aquarium or pond with Lemna minor, commonly known as Duckweed. This tiny floating plant forms a vibrant green mat across the water’s surface, creating shade, reducing excess light, and helping maintain balanced water conditions.

Loved for its rapid growth and nutrient-absorbing abilities, Duckweed is ideal for aquarists who want a natural filtration helper and floating greenery in freshwater systems. It is especially beneficial in shrimp tanks, fry tanks, and outdoor ponds where shade and nutrient control are important.

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🌱 Key Features & Benefits

• Live Lemna minor (Duckweed)

• Small, bright green floating leaves

• Fast-growing natural surface cover

• Absorbs excess nutrients (nitrates and phosphates)

• Helps reduce algae growth by limiting light penetration

• Provides shelter and shade for fish and fry

• Excellent for shrimp tanks and breeding tanks

• Suitable for aquariums and ponds

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💧 Water Conditions

Duckweed is extremely adaptable and hardy.

• Water Type: Freshwater

• Temperature: 15–30°C (59–86°F)

• pH Range: 6.0–8.0

• Water Hardness: Soft to hard

• Water Flow: Low (strong flow may push plants together)

It thrives in still or gently circulating water.

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💡 Lighting Requirements

• Lighting Level: Low to high

• Grows quickly under bright light

• Moderate light supports steady growth

• Excessive light increases rapid spread

Duckweed adjusts easily to most aquarium lighting setups.

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🛠️ Maintenance Level: Easy (Fast-Growing)

Duckweed is very easy to care for but grows rapidly.

Care tips:

• Remove excess plants regularly to prevent full surface coverage

• Maintain gentle water flow

• No planting required—simply place on water surface

• Can be harvested and used as supplemental fish food

Regular thinning keeps growth controlled and balanced.

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🐠 Fish & Aquatic Life That Benefit from Duckweed

The floating mat provides shade, comfort, and natural habitat enrichment.

Compatible species include:

• Betta fish – shaded resting areas

• Guppies, tetras, rasboras – diffused lighting

• Shrimp (cherry, Amano, crystal) – grazing on roots

• Fry – protection from strong light and predators

• Goldfish and koi (ponds) – occasional natural snack

Duckweed creates a calmer, more natural aquatic environment.

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🌿 Aquascaping & Usage Tips

• Ideal as a floating surface plant

• Perfect for breeding tanks and shrimp setups

• Helps reduce bright lighting stress

• Combines well with rooted and midground plants

• Adds a natural pond-like aesthetic

Its fine trailing roots add subtle texture beneath the surface.

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📦 What You’ll Receive

• Healthy portion of Live Lemna minor (Duckweed)

• Carefully packed for freshness

• Ready to float directly on water surface

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✅ Why Choose Lemna Minor?

If you’re looking for a fast-growing, easy floating plant that improves water quality and provides natural shade, Lemna minor is an excellent choice. Its simplicity, adaptability, and ecological benefits make it a staple in freshwater aquariums and ponds.

Natural shade. Fast nutrient control. Effortless floating greenery. 🌿🐠