Duckweed

[theotheragentm]

Does Duckweed help out with water quality very much? I know Goldfish will eat it, but I was hoping to cultivate some in a bucket first and hope that I can get it to take hold in the barrel outside. I don't mind that it's invasive as far as growing out of control. Also, does anyone want to send me some if it's so readily available in your tanks? I can't find any at the LFS around here.

 

[plecoperson]

If you decide you want some I'll be happy to send it for postage.

 

[WaterPond]

all duckweed does is eats up yout nitrates so other plants in the aquarium cant use them.

Thats why alot of people don't like it, I on the oither hand, LOVE duckweed. It is great for tanks with livebearers, and good for fish food aswell.

I have quite a bit of it aswell, i hope to get more when pond season starts, so i can use it for cover for livebearer fry.

 

[theotheragentm]

I don't have much in the barrel, except for some Java Moss and lilly plant. I don't mind having the Duckweed. I'll think about it some more and I will PM you guys if I decide to go with Duckweed. Thanks for the offers.

 

[SparKy697]

And if plecoperson does not have any I have some of hers you can have

 

[plecoperson]

Look, I said I was sorry about the weed, man.
I didn't know at the time that everyone despised it so.

 

[SparKy697]

Actually I find it kind of cool!

I take it to work and throw it in the cichlid tank, they go crazy for it.

 

[theotheragentm]

Stop distributing bad weed.

 

[Alshain]

Its not a bad weed. In fact, it is actually possible to create a self sustaining ecosphere using duckweed, pond snails, and freshwater puffers. But thats a project for the incredibly adventurous.

 

[GlitcH]

It is great for tanks with livebearers, and good for fish food aswell.

In your experience Waterpond, what fish eat it?

 

[plecoperson]

Dude, your weed is on the way, and it is SWEET.

 

[theotheragentm]

I'm going to tell everyone that I'm receiving weed in the mail. SWEET! Thanks again!

 

[theotheragentm]

It's here! Thanks, Lisa.

 

[plecoperson]

Dude, do NOT publicize the weed. Yeesh-you are so uncool.

 

[MyCatsDrool]

I want red root floaters I hear it is the best weed.

 

[GlitcH]

I thought the best stuff was from hawaii.

 

[theotheragentm]

Nah, just the fish.