Duckweed — Portion

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Duckweed is a tiny, free-floating plant that multiplies rapidly at the water's surface. It's a favorite for shrimp and fry tanks, providing shade, nutrient export, and shelter for fry to hide in. Skill Level Easy CO2 Not Required Requires Aqua Soil Not required — free-floating, does not root in substrate Type Floating Max Height N/A — individual fronds approx. 1/8-3/8" across, floats at the surface Placement Surface Light Level Low to High (highly adaptable) Origin Worldwide (cosmopolitan) Other Extremely fast-growing — thin regularly or it can quickly cover the surface and block light to plants below. Care & Planting: Simply float the portion on the water's surface. No planting required. Skim off excess growth periodically to keep it from overtaking the tank. Show more