Duckweed (Lemna minor) is one of the easiest and fastest-growing floating plants, perfect for both beginner and experienced aquarists. Found worldwide in calm freshwater habitats, this hardy species adapts to a wide range of water conditions. Its tiny, clover-like leaves float on the surface, creating a vibrant green mat that softens light penetration and provides a natural look to any aquarium.
Duckweed offers numerous benefits: it helps absorb excess nutrients such as nitrates and phosphates, reducing algae growth and improving overall water quality. Its dense coverage provides shade and shelter for shrimp and fish, while also serving as a grazing surface for shrimp, which feed on the biofilm that forms underneath. In shrimp tanks, it creates a more natural and enriched environment that promotes healthier colonies.
Due to its rapid growth, duckweed requires regular thinning to prevent excessive surface coverage. With minimal effort, it becomes a valuable addition to aquariums, paludariums, and outdoor ponds alike.
These portions are aquarium-grown in a controlled environment—free of duckweed contaminants (other species) and snails to the best of our ability. For guaranteed sterile options, we also offer tissue culture plants that are 100% free from snails, duckweed hitchhikers, and algae.
Plant Info
Type: Floating
Origin: Worldwide
Growth rate: Very Fast
Height: 0.5 – 1 cm (leaf size)
Light demand: Low to High
CO₂: Not required
Duckweed (Lemna minor) is one of the easiest and fastest-growing floating plants, perfect for both beginner and experienced aquarists. Found worldwide in calm freshwater habitats, this hardy species adapts to a wide range of water conditions. Its tiny, clover-like leaves float on the surface, creating a vibrant green mat that softens light penetration and provides a natural look to any aquarium.
Duckweed offers numerous benefits: it helps absorb excess nutrients such as nitrates and phosphates, reducing algae growth and improving overall water quality. Its dense coverage provides shade and shelter for shrimp and fish, while also serving as a grazing surface for shrimp, which feed on the biofilm that forms underneath. In shrimp tanks, it creates a more natural and enriched environment that promotes healthier colonies.
Due to its rapid growth, duckweed requires regular thinning to prevent excessive surface coverage. With minimal effort, it becomes a valuable addition to aquariums, paludariums, and outdoor ponds alike.
These portions are aquarium-grown in a controlled environment—free of duckweed contaminants (other species) and snails to the best of our ability. For guaranteed sterile options, we also offer tissue culture plants that are 100% free from snails, duckweed hitchhikers, and algae.
Plant Info
Type: Floating
Origin: Worldwide
Growth rate: Very Fast
Height: 0.5 – 1 cm (leaf size)
Light demand: Low to High
CO₂: Not required
