Duckweed

Scientific Name: (Lemna minor)

Appearance: Individual plants consist of a tiny, flat, oval frond (about 1/8-inch long) with a single root hanging downward in the water

Growth: It reproduces almost entirely asexually by budding. Its rapid growth rate allows it to double its biomass in just a few days, which can quickly cover water surfaces if left unmanaged

Tank Placement: free-floating

Temperature: 41–95°F

Light: Moderate

Difficulty: Easy

CO₂: Not required

*Pictures in description are similar to but not exact