Found a use for Lemna Minor

[ctaylor]

Wasn't sure where to post this so just going to drop it in General. Not even sure how many will benifit from this, but I can't get the only one with an over abundance of Lemna Minor. I got a couple Lemna Minor plants by accident (kinda) when I got some guppies quite a while back. As the description of Tropica says, it is pretty much a weed. With in no time my tank was covered. I was throwing a lot of it away until I figured out by accident that my Silver Dollars LOVE to eat this stuff. So instead of a weed, I now have a self replacing food source. I am guessing other larger herbavores would eat this also. Has anyone ever used this as food for any other fish?

Info on this weed
http://www.tropica.com/productcard.asp?id=129

Anyway, just thought I would share and see any other opinions.

Chris

 

[Harry Tolen]

Had the same problem, used the same solution. Silver dollars and pacus love duckweed.

 

[wetmanNY]

Tiger Barbs Black Ruby Barbs and Clown Barbs eat it even faster than it grows! I bet other barbs do too.

Don't goldfish eat Duckweed?

Duckweed is soaking up those extra nutrients. Even if you collect it in a net and trash it, it's working for you.

 

[Harry Tolen]

Oh, almost forgot. It's also good with some chopped cilantro and a light vinaigrette. Just kidding.

 

[ctaylor]

Wetman, never noticed my barbs eating it, they could have though. I also keep some of it in my fry tanks for the reason of soaking up nutrients. And yes, I have heard that gold fish will eat it too.

Harry, lol yummy, aquatic salad.