{"product_id":"lesser-duckweed-2oz-portion","title":"Lesser Duckweed 2oz Portion","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Arrived in great condition. I ordered the large duckweed and lesser duckweed.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Samantha \u003cspan\u003eVia Etsy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLesser or \"Common\" Duckweed is a super fast-growing floater, common worldwide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Lemna spp\" is the the smallest flowering plant in the world, and quickly grows to cover the surface of any body of water it is put in. There have been studies on this extraordinary plant to provide a human source of vegetable protein, and is already grown for food in some parts of the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is also a great food source for many animals in the wild, especially things like turtles and water fowl. Excellent nutrient uptake to keep your nitrates down as well!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 2oz portion is roughly a small condiment cup size.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Parameters:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLower light requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e45-85 degrees \u003c\/span\u003eFahrenheit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo special tank requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood source for reptiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFast growth, low \u003c\/span\u003emaintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAs I like to keep real ecosystems in my aquariums, there’s always a chance of harmless hitchhikers like snails or dwarf shrimp tagging along with your plants!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI personally keep several beneficial snail species in my tanks, including Colorful Ramshorns, Bronze Bladder and Pond Snails, Mini Rams, and Malaysian Trumpet Snails. These snails stay relatively small, help clean the aquarium, and do not eat healthy plants or cause harm. However, if you’d rather avoid any hitchhikers, I highly recommend checking out our blog on how to safely disinfect aquarium plants before adding them to your tank:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/glassgrown.com\/blogs\/learn-with-me\/how-to-bleach-dip-aquarium-plants-safely?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHow to Bleach Dip Aquarium Plants Safely\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll plants are freshly snipped or harvested and packed right before shipment. I take great care in preparing every order and use methods that have consistently produced the best results over many years in the hobby. A lot of love goes into every package, so please don’t leave your plants sitting in a hot mailbox for too long 🙏\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThank you for looking, aqua friends! 💚\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Shop With Infinity \u0026amp; Beyond Aquatics?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShop with a North New Jersey aquarium business offering freshwater and reef supplies, help choosing items for your setup, and personal order support. Contact \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@infinityandbeyondaquatics.com\"\u003einfo@infinityandbeyondaquatics.com\u003c\/a\u003e for product questions or help with a delivery issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDistributor Live Arrival \u0026amp; DOA Policy\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis live item ships from a distributor and is covered by the following live arrival guarantee. \u003cstrong\u003eThe claim deadline for this item is 2 hours after the carrier-confirmed delivery time, instead of our standard 12-hour DOA window.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspect your shipment immediately. If a plant or animal arrives deceased or damaged, leave the affected item in its original, unopened plastic packaging and email \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@infinityandbeyondaquatics.com\"\u003einfo@infinityandbeyondaquatics.com\u003c\/a\u003e within that 2-hour window with:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour IBA order number and a description of the issue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree clear photos of the affected live items in their unopened packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA photo showing the readable shipping label.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eApproved DOA claims receive a refund for the affected live items to the original payment method. Shipping charges are nonrefundable. This guarantee covers arrival only; losses after animals enter your care are not covered. Live items cannot be returned. Do not send items back without prior authorization. IBA will assist with your claim.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glass Grown Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67979937349941,"sku":"116031","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/2252\/7285\/files\/20-Plantlets-of-Lesser-Duckweed-Aquatic-Plants-Glass-Grown-Aquatics.jpg?v=1793239964","url":"https:\/\/infinityandbeyondaquatics.com\/products\/lesser-duckweed-2oz-portion","provider":"Infinity and Beyond Aquatics ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}