Plant ID Again...

[Starka]

So since you guys are all plant smart I got a new one for ya.
I was in a middle of a pwc I noticed this floating plant. Its really small and clover like, it has just a couple of roots hang down and floats around the top of the tank, like I do when go out to the lake in an air tube.
I have no idea where it really came from, maybe from my last plant I got. I've seen these in ponds but don't know the name. There's only a couple I've noticed, should they be removed? Their kinda cute
And I remembered the pictures! lol
Thanks everyone!

 

[bytehead]

Looks like duck weed, which is a pest. It looks cute, and then the whole surface gets covered with it.

 

[JokerWx13]

Looks like duck weed, which is a pest. It looks cute, and then the whole surface gets covered with it.

+1 lol short, sweet and to the point xD

 

[Starka]

Lol
Besides covering my 5gal in greenary and soaking up all my light, is there any benefits to keeping them? Eats ammonia or anything?

 

[bytehead]

They aren't good for much. A couple look good, especially as they float around in the currents. But they can take over a pond in a matter of days, I've seen it happen. Too prolific, and nothing to be gained.

I'd rather be growing hornwort or even anachris, they do just as good a job if not better, and I don't have to thin them out on a daily basis.

 

[Starka]

They aren't good for much. A couple look good, especially as they float around in the currents. But they can take over a pond in a matter of days, I've seen it happen. Too prolific, and nothing to be gained.

I'd rather be growing hornwort or even anachris, they do just as good a job if not better, and I don't have to thin them out on a daily basis.

Sounds good. Thank you!