Habitat - Indoor :: Indoor Duckweed?

[Cayte Catastrophe]

Hello Turtlers,

I've been tossing around the idea of adding some duckweed to my tank. I know that it floats on the surface, is pretty adaptable light wise, and grows pretty fast. Anybody using it? Do your turtles/fish like it? It's probably more common in outdoor ponds. Any and all advice and tips are appreciated! Thanks!

[BullDog]

I would say go ahead and try it. Theoretically, the turtle's won't be able to eat it all. But I found out that duckweed doesn't like too much current, so it never did well in any of my tanks. I give it a try every year just the same, when it's in season.

[rsour24]

i have some in my planted tank. its not rly growing to great but its not dying. just kinda there

[scripta_elegans]

I buy it once a month, and they eat all of it. It does clog filter intakes if your turtles are messy eaters. I do a filter change after the monthly anacharis/Duckweed fest, but it is a serious mess. I feel it's worth it since it's so good for them, but it is not a neat clean process.

[jwinters]

where can you get it? I've been wanting to add some edible plants to my turtle tanks

[scripta_elegans]

I have had very good luck with Ebay. Sellers are good about saying if they use chemicals, and you can get a whole lot more plants for your dollar!