Frogbit
Frogbit is a peaceful freshwater planted plant that needs a tank of at least 10 gallons (38 L), water at 64-82°F (18-28°C) and a pH of 6-7.5.
Also searched as: frogbit, amazon frogbit, limnobium laevigatum
Quick facts
Popular floating plant. Provides shade and cover. Long dangling roots used by fry. Can block light if unchecked.
| Minimum tank | 10 gallons (38 L) |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 64-82°F (18-28°C) |
| pH | 6-7.5 |
| 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.
- Corydoras Catfishmin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 72-78°F, pH overlap 6-7.5.
- Dwarf Gouramimin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 72-82°F, pH overlap 6-7.5.
- Harlequin Rasboramin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 72-80°F, pH overlap 6-7.5.
- Neon Tetramin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 70-81°F, pH overlap 6-7.
- Otocinclusmin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 72-79°F, pH overlap 6-7.5.
- Rummy Nose Tetramin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 75-81°F, pH overlap 6-7.
- 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.
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