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Enhance your aquarium's beauty with Limnobium Laevigatum. This vibrant floating plant adds elegance and natural balance to aquatic environments.
Detailed Description:
Overview:
- Limnobium Laevigatum, commonly known as Amazon Frogbit, is a delightful floating aquarium plant that hails from the Amazon River basin.
- Its luscious green leaves and intricate roots make it a favorite among aquarists, providing both aesthetic appeal and functional benefits.
Water Conditions:
- Temperature: Thrives in a tropical aquarium with temperatures ranging from 68°F to 82°F (20°C to 28°C).
- pH Levels: Adaptable to a wide pH range, ideally between 6.0 to 7.5.
- Lighting: Prefers moderate to bright lighting conditions. LED lights with a spectrum rich in blue and red enhance growth.
Maintenance Level:
- Easy Care: Limnobium Laevigatum is known for its low-maintenance nature, making it suitable for beginners and experienced aquarists alike.
- Floating Habit: As a floating plant, it requires no substrate, and its maintenance involves minimal pruning to control size and encourage healthy growth.
Key Features:
- Floating Leaves: The round, kidney-shaped leaves of Amazon Frogbit float on the water's surface, providing shade and shelter for aquarium inhabitants.
- Fine Roots: Delicate, feathery roots dangle beneath the surface, serving as a natural filter and refuge for fry and small fish.
Functional Benefits:
- Nitrate Uptake: Limnobium Laevigatum is an excellent nutrient absorber, aiding in the control of nitrate levels and promoting water quality.
- Shade Provider: The floating leaves create shaded areas in the aquarium, offering relief for fish and reducing algae growth.
Compatibility with Fish:
- Community-Friendly: Amazon Frogbit is suitable for community aquariums, as it poses no threat to other plants or fish.
- Bubble Nest Platform: Betta splendens (Betta fish) and other labyrinth fish appreciate the broad leaves for building bubble nests.
- Fry Sanctuary: The floating roots provide a safe haven for fry, offering protection and a natural food source.
Propagation:
- Runners: Limnobium Laevigatum reproduces through runners. As the plant grows, it produces daughter plants connected by thin stems.
- Simple Division: Propagation involves separating these daughter plants and placing them in different areas of the aquarium.
Challenges:
- Algae Accumulation: While Amazon Frogbit aids in controlling algae, occasional cleaning may be necessary to prevent debris buildup on the leaves.
- Overhead Lighting: Avoid excessive lighting, as it may cause the leaves to lose their characteristic round shape.
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