Plant Profiles

Lesser Duckweed

Live freshwater plant Lemna aequinoctialis - Lesser Duckweed for fish tanks and aquariums Large bunch or portion of aquatic plant Lemna aequinoctialis - Lesser Duckweed. Aquarium plant with fast delivery across Australia.
Lemna aequinoctialis
Lesser Duckweed
$5.95

Lemna aequinoctialis, a native species of duckweed, is a versatile floating plant that is very easy to care for. This small duckweed is an excellent choice for creating water cover and providing shelter for species of fish that prefer lower light. It is a great option for aquarium hobbyists who want to give their fish a natural and healthy environment.

Lesser Duckweed is a low-maintenance plant that can adapt to a wide range of aquarium conditions. It does not require any special lighting or nutrient addition and can thrive in a variety of water parameters. This plant can reproduce quickly and provide continuous cover for your aquarium or pond.

With its fast growth rate, Lemna aequinoctialis is a fantastic plant for reducing and managing algal growth in ponds and aquariums, by taking up excess nitrogen and phosphorus from the water. In addition to providing shelter for fish, Lesser Duckweed is also an excellent food source for some herbivorous fish like goldfish. This plant is a native alternative to the similar-looking, introduced Lemna minor, and it is a great option for those who want to grow local flora and fauna.

Requirements and information

Temperature:
TropicalWarmCold

Substrate type:
None

Substrate nutrients:
None

Water nutrients:

Medium

Light demand:

Medium

CO2:

Low

Height:

Low

Growth rate:

Vigorous

Growth habit:

Floating

Difficulty:

Easy

Native to: