Amazon Frogbit Floating Aquarium Plant Live | Fast-Growing, Easy Care, Natural Cover for Fish & Shrimp

Give your aquarium a lush, natural look with Frogbit (Amazon Frogbit / Limnobium laevigatum), one of the most popular floating aquarium plants loved for its beauty, fast growth, and incredible water-purifying ability. This plant creates a soft green canopy on the water surface, offering shade, shelter, and a peaceful natural environment for fish, shrimp, and fry.

Perfect for beginners and planted tank lovers, Frogbit grows quickly and helps maintain healthy water conditions by absorbing excess nutrients. Its large round leaves and long, trailing roots instantly elevate the overall aesthetic of any freshwater aquarium.

✅ Key Features

• Scientific/Other Names: Limnobium laevigatum, Amazon Frogbit
• Plant Type: Floating freshwater plant
• Growth Rate: Fast
• Lighting: Medium to high
• CO₂ Required: Not needed, but enhances growth
• Ideal Temperature: 18–28°C
• Placement: Surface/Top
• Suitable For: Betta tanks, shrimp tanks, community aquariums, breeding tanks

✅ Why Frogbit Is Loved by Aquarists

• Creates a beautiful green floating cover
• Provides shade and reduces algae growth
• Roots offer hiding space for baby fish and shrimp
• Absorbs nitrates and improves water quality
• Excellent for low-tech aquariums
• Helps reduce fish stress with natural shading
• Easy to maintain and propagate

✅ Care Instructions

• Place Frogbit gently on the water surface (no planting required).
• Provide moderate to strong light for best growth and bigger leaves.
• Avoid strong surface agitation; mild flow helps them stay healthy.
• Trim roots and extra plants regularly to prevent overcrowding.
• Keep leaves dry and above water to avoid rotting.
• Perform regular water changes to maintain nutrient balance.

✅ Perfect For

• Betta Fish Tanks
• Shrimp Aquariums
• Planted Community Tanks
• Breeding & Fry Tanks
• Low-tech Nature Aquariums