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    Amazon Frogbit (Limnobium laevigatum) - Floating Plant Portion
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  • Limnobium laevigatum portion (Amazon frogbit) - Aqua Essentials
  • Limnobium laevigatum portion (Amazon frogbit) - Aqua Essentials
  • Amazon Frogbit (Limnobium laevigatum) - Floating Plant Portion
    Amazon Frogbit (Limnobium laevigatum) - Floating Plant Portion
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Amazon Frogbit (Limnobium laevigatum) - Floating Plant Portion

Fast-growing floating plant — shades algae and shelters fry

£8.99
£8.99
    Description

    Amazon frogbit (Limnobium laevigatum) is a fast-growing floating plant from South America. The round, buoyant leaves sit on the surface while long feathery roots trail down into the water below — providing excellent cover for fry, shrimp, and small fish looking for shelter.

    It grows quickly in good light and readily absorbs excess nutrients from the water column, naturally helping to control algae. The leaf size varies from 2–8cm depending on conditions and time of year. In a well-lit tank it will multiply rapidly via runners, so occasional thinning is needed if you have light-demanding plants lower in the aquarium.

    Keep surface flow gentle — Amazon frogbit doesn't tolerate water splashing onto the leaves. This listing is for a portion of plants supplied in a small pot.
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    Amazon Frogbit (Limnobium laevigatum) - Floating Plant Portion
    Limnobium laevigatum portion (Amazon frogbit) - Aqua Essentials
    Limnobium laevigatum portion (Amazon frogbit) - Aqua Essentials
    Amazon Frogbit (Limnobium laevigatum) - Floating Plant Portion

    Common Questions

    Does Amazon Frogbit need CO2?

    No — it grows fast without CO2, absorbing it directly from the air above the waterline. CO2 supplementation would largely be wasted on a surface plant.

    Will it block light to plants below?

    Yes, once established it spreads quickly and can shade plants beneath it. Thin it out regularly if you have light-demanding plants lower in the tank.

    Is Amazon Frogbit safe for shrimp and fry?

    It's one of the best plants for shrimp and fry setups. The long trailing roots provide excellent shelter and shrimp graze on the biofilm that develops along the root strands.

    Why are my frogbit leaves rotting?

    Usually caused by water splashing onto the leaves or poor air circulation above the surface. Keep flow gentle and ensure good ventilation between the water and the lid.

    Does it need feeding?

    Not specifically — it absorbs nutrients from the water itself, helping reduce nitrates. In nutrient-poor tanks a diluted liquid fertiliser added to the water will improve growth and leaf colour.