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Plant appearance can vary with lighting, nutrients, CO₂, and whether it is grown submerged or emersed.
easymedium lightNo CO2 neededfast growthfloating
Amazon Frogbit
Limnobium laevigatum
Amazon Frogbit is a floating plant with rosettes of rounded leaves and long trailing roots that provide excellent cover for surface fish, fry, and invertebrates. It grows fast and can cover a tank surface quickly. Very effective at nutrient uptake.
Care at a glance
Difficultyeasy
Lightmedium
CO2Not needed
FertiliserNot essential
Growth ratefast
Max height5cm
Placementfloating
Min tank20L
Water parameters
Temperature20–28°C
pH6–8
Shrimp safeYes
Herbivore risknone
Propagationdaughter plants
Beginner guidance
Roots provide cover and biofilm for shrimp and fry. Trim regularly so it does not block all light. Needs surface agitation to be gentle, strong spray bars will push it around and stunt growth. Good for bettas and shy surface fish.
Cautions
- Can block light completely to submerged plants if unchecked.
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