Lemma minor
COMMON NAME:
Duckweed
SYN:
None
FAMILY:
Lemnaceae
RANGE:
Cosmopolitan
AQUASCAPE:
Floating
HEIGHT:
about 0.1" (3 cm)
AH:
From 8" (20 cm)
WATER:
bright 70 w/100 L
LIGHT:
pH: 5.5-7.5; 2-15; 50-88�F (10-31�C)
SUBSTRATE:
Not applicable
P:
Rapid division
REMARKS:
A fast-growing species that is often considered a pest by taking over the tank. This species needs frequent thinning so it does not block out the lighting. Duckweed serves as a spawning material for nest-biulding spawners and as a refuge for fry.
DC:
1