Duckweed
Duckweed is a peaceful freshwater planted plant that needs a tank of at least 5 gallons (19 L), water at 50-86°F (10-30°C) and a pH of 5-8.
Also searched as: duckweed, lemna minor
Quick facts
Tiny floating plant. Multiplies extremely fast. Difficult to eradicate.
| Minimum tank | 5 gallons (19 L) |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 50-86°F (10-30°C) |
| pH | 5-8 |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Tank zone | Top |
| Tank type | Freshwater planted |
Animals with matching water conditions
Compared on temperature and pH only. Check each animal for plant-eating habits before you buy.
- Amano Shrimpmin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 65-78°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5.
- Betta Fishmin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 76-82°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5.
- Cherry Shrimpmin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 65-78°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5.
- Guppymin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 72-82°F, pH overlap 6.8-7.8.
- Mystery Snailmin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 68-82°F, pH overlap 7.2-8.
- Nerite Snailmin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 65-80°F, pH overlap 7-8.
- Cardinal Tetramin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 73-81°F, pH overlap 5-6.5.
- Corydoras Catfishmin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 72-78°F, pH overlap 6-7.5.
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