{"product_id":"duckweed-lemna-minor","title":"Duckweed (Lemna minor)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDuckweed is a fast-growing floating aquarium plant that forms a natural green cover across the surface of the water. This tiny floating plant is widely used by aquarists for improving water quality, providing natural shade, and creating a more natural environment for fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuckweed is especially useful in breeding tanks, shrimp aquariums, and planted tanks, where it helps absorb excess nutrients and provides cover for fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts rapid growth also makes it a great natural food source for many fish species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt N8 Aquatics, our duckweed is grown in established aquariums and is ideal for adding natural floating plant cover to your aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eWhy Aquarists Use Duckweed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuckweed is popular because it provides several benefits to aquariums:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eabsorbs excess nutrients from the water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehelps reduce algae growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecreates natural shade for fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprovides shelter for fry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eacts as a natural biofilter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany aquarists use duckweed in breeding tanks to help young fish feel secure while improving overall water quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lemna minor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Duckweed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floating plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO2:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuckweed is one of the easiest aquarium plants to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–30 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0 – 8.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very adaptable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuckweed will grow quickly in most aquariums with basic lighting and nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eAquarium Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuckweed helps create a more natural aquarium environment by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ereducing harsh lighting in the tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eabsorbing nitrates and excess nutrients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eproviding shelter for fry and shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esupporting micro-organisms that fish may graze on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it grows quickly, it can also be harvested regularly to help maintain water balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eBest Aquariums For Duckweed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuckweed works well in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebreeding tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efry grow-out tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eshrimp tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eplanted aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enano aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany rainbowfish, livebearers, and other small fish appreciate the surface cover it provides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eWhy Buy Plants From N8 Aquatics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy aquarium-grown plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for planted and breeding aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintained in stable aquarium conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady to introduce to your tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur plants are grown alongside our aquariums to ensure strong, healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003ePickup Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eN8 Aquatics currently operates as a local pickup-only breeder and aquarium plant supplier in Central Queensland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders are collected by appointment after purchase confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eImportant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuckweed is a fast-growing plant and can spread quickly under good conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegular removal may be required to control growth depending on aquarium lighting and nutrient levels.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"N8 Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42756857004137,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/9520\/1897\/files\/COMING_SOON.png?v=1772926247","url":"https:\/\/n8aquatics.com\/products\/duckweed-lemna-minor","provider":"N8 Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}