Lemna Minor - Floating plant for aquariums and ponds - 5x5 cm potion

The Lemna Minor, commonly called Water lentil, it is a floating plant much appreciated in freshwater aquariums thanks to its rapid growth, the ability to absorb excess nutrients and ease of management. It is ideal for aquariums of any size and offers a more natural and protected environment to the inhabitants of the tub.

Features in the aquarium

This plant is easily adapted and carries out very useful features:

• Fast growth floating plant

• Requires high-high quality lighting

• Minimum maintenance (access removal only)

• Absorbs nitrates and phosphates reducing algae training

• Provides shadow and shy shelter

• Promotes Microwauna useful on the surface

How to play it

The reproduction of the minor Lemna is very simple because it is divided independently and grows continuously. To maximize its diffusion:

• Increase the light (6-12 hours a day)

• Guarantee adequate nutrients, in particular nitrates and phosphates

• Avoid strong surface currents

• Maintain temperatures between 20 and 28 ° C

• Add liquid fertilizer if the water is very poor

• Periodically dingle to maintain a balance in the tub

Optimal water values

Although very resistant, the Lemna Minor grows at best in precise conditions:

• Ideal temperature: 20-28 ° c

• pH between 6.5 and 7.8

• Hardness: GH 4-18, KH 2-12

• Nitrates present between 5 and 20 mg / l (They favor growth)

• Lighting from High media

Fish with which you live at best

The Lemna Minor is suitable for most freshwater fish, offering shelter and natural shadow. Excellent in tanks with:

• Betta

• Guppy, Endler, Platy, Molly

• Neon, cardinals and other small caracids

• Rasbora and Boraras

• Corydoras

• Shrimps (neocharidine and caridine)

• Frame of all species

To avoid with fish that eat it or destroy it, as:

• Red fishes

• Silver Dollar

• Balantiocheilus