Amazon frogbit
Limnobium laevigatum
Familie : Hydrocharitaceae
Amazon frogbit is a floating plant with round, velvety leaves. Highly valued for its decorative look and filtering role.
Beschreibung
Leaves are heart-shaped, 2–5 cm, light green, with a velvety texture. Roots hang in the water, thin and long. The plant reproduces via stolons, forming dense colonies. It absorbs nitrates and phosphates, helping tank balance. Can be used to shade low-light areas. Beware of currents that may submerge it.
Lebensraum
Region :
This floating plant grows in calm waters of lakes, marshes, and slow rivers. It forms surface mats, providing shade for fish.
Verbreitung :
Empfohlene Parameter
Pflege
Pflegehinweise
Temperature 22–28°C, pH 6.0–7.5, GH 3–10. Moderate lighting (0.5 W/L) is sufficient. No substrate needed. Avoid strong currents. Remove dead leaves regularly. Can be invasive; thin out weekly. Compatible with all fish. Roots provide shelter for fry.