Duckweed

[PheonixKingZ]

Are there different types of frogbit like broad or small leaf ?

I guess you could say that. I’ve only seen the “broad leaf” variation though.

 

[utahfish]

So I am in need of some floating plants, and I am also not great on spending money right now. I know duckweed spreads fast and can become a problem but I found a seller on Amazon that has 200 duckweed plants for $ 1.99 and free shipping. Would it be worth it?

2 20 200 doesnt matter youll have 2 million in a bout a week it will take over your tank then your house then your life. RIP juicebox52

 

[JuiceBox52]

2 20 200 doesnt matter youll have 2 million in a bout a week it will take over your tank then your house then your life. RIP juicebox52

I decided against it. Thanks for the advice everyone!

 

[PheonixKingZ]

I decided against it. Thanks for the advice everyone!

No problem! Always here to help. Feel free to tag/contact me if you ever need help.

 

[AbbeysDad]

You can just remove the duckweed once it over grows, just like any floating plants @AbbeysDad...

I also recommend Salvinia, not water lettuce.

LOL - I remove it ( or most of it) at each water change...IN EVERY TANK, EVERY TIME!!!

 

[PheonixKingZ]

LOL - I remove it ( or most of it) at each water change...IN EVERY TANK, EVERY TIME!!!

That’s what I just said, no need for all caps....

 

[TheTenthDoctor]

If you lived near me you could come and have some for free. However you don't. Duckweed spreads crazy fast. I got mine from my LFS, I asked them for like 10 duckweed, now its everywhere. Try looking on craigslist. Or perhaps you can just find some on a plant. Its everywhere

 

[AbbeysDad]

That’s what I just said, no need for all caps....

I was merely emphasizing that it's an on-going maintenance chore.

 

[Colin_T]

Duckweed isn't a problem plant unless you want it to be. Stick some in a breeding net and it won't go anywhere but will use nutrients in the water. Make a bigger breeding net if you have a big tank.

Use a large fish net and scoop some out each week if it grows too much. Put it on the garden and it makes a great mulch.

If you have African cichlids, rainbowfish or silver dollars, put the Duckweed in with them. They love eating it and it's good for them.

 

[PheonixKingZ]

I was merely emphasizing that it's an on-going maintenance chore.

Ok....it seems you have this covered......

 

[Rodneyc]

So I am in need of some floating plants, and I am also not great on spending money right now. I know duckweed spreads fast and can become a problem but I found a seller on Amazon that has 200 duckweed plants for $ 1.99 and free shipping. Would it be worth it?

Look into Riccia. It sounds like a less invasive plant. I have yet to put it to use,and want to put in two glass towers as inverted aquariums in my 55g tank.
Seems it’s not hard to find. Check it out.