Limnobium laevigatum
COMMON NAME:
Amazon Frogbit
SYN:
Limnobium stoloniferum, Hydromistria stoloniferum, Salvinia laevigatum
FAMILY:
Hydrocharitaceae
RANGE:
From Mexico to South America
AQUASCAPE:
Floating
HEIGHT:
about 1" (3 cm), though the roots may reach 12" (30 cm)
AH:
from 10" (25 cm)
WATER:
bright
LIGHT:
pH: 6.0-7.5; 2-12 dH; 70-81°F (21-27°C)
SUBSTRATE:
Not applicable
P:
Runners
REMARKS:
A fast-growing species that should be given fertilizer and thinned often. Frogbit serves as a good spawning material and is an excellent fry refuge. There should be a cover and adequate room between the surface of the water and the light so that the leaves are not burned.
DC:
3
The copy for fish.mongabay.com was written in 1994-1995. Therefore some information such as scientific names may be out of date. For this, I apologize. Feel free to send corrections to me.
