Duckweed?

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caitlyn

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Is duckweed safe to use with axolotls? Also, where do you get it? I've never seen it in pet shops.
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Yes it is ok for axies,I have just recently added some to my tank.I have seen it on trademe for sale in half cupfuls quite cheap.Hope that helps
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be warned though, once its in it'll spread like mad and will be hard to get out. i read about a dude who had duckweed, took him 2 YEARS to get it out so it would stop taking over the tank, he just kept missing a tiny leaf and away it went!
 
how fast does it grow? i just want a covering of say, half of my tank.
 
If you have a light directly over your tank, it will go from covering half the tank to covering 100% of the tank in a few days. If you thin it back to just a few leaves, it'll be back to 100% in a month or so. It's a great way to keep nitrates down, but it can be a pain after a while.

If you can find a source for giant duckweed, it grows at a more managable slower pace, but I don't know where you'd find it.

(Message edited by jennewt on January 25, 2006)
 
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