RyanR Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 I don’t have any floaters and got this in some Anacharis from my LFS. Can anyone help me ID this plant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepere Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 (edited) Water lettuce. leave it alone and if you have decent fertilizer in the tank it will be covered in short order… But it sure is easier to clear out than duckweed… And fish seem to enjoy swimming under. And about the roots… Edited August 2 by Pepere 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoiAngels Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 Water Lettuce . It is invasive down here (FL) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanR Posted August 2 Author Share Posted August 2 Thanks. That’s what I figured, but wanted to make sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comradovich Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 Like other floaters it is pretty good at removing Nitrates from your water. Might want to leave it be if you haven't already destroyed it. I don't feel bad having to compost up a bunch of this every month, (don't flush, don't dump, compost or immersion blend the excess into shrimp food). If I needed to cull it, then it's doing its job. If I don't need to cull it, then it's probably time to check if my tank's ammonia is rising. The long feathery roots are really good for culturing infusoria for fish with tiny fry, (I breed Tiger Teddies and Pygmy Swordtails). Probably good for Neon Tetras too, I'd imagine. I suppose if I ever get mine to lay when I'm actually ready for it.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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