Amazon Frogbit (Limnobium laevigatum) is a beginner-level aquarium plant. A floating plant with trailing roots. Gives shade, cover for shy fish, and absorbs nutrients. Keep the leaves dry; they rot if constantly wet from a filter outlet.
Care facts at a glance
| Scientific name | Limnobium laevigatum |
|---|---|
| Family | Hydrocharitaceae |
| Origin | Central and South America |
| Height | Floating; roots 6+ in |
| Light | Moderate to high |
| CO2 | Not required |
| Placement | Floating |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Temperature | 68-86°F |
| pH | 6.0-8.0 |
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Propagation | Runners |
Quick tips
- Keep the leaves dry from splashing.
- Thin as needed.
- Great for betta and shy fish tanks.
San Diego water
Tolerates San Diego's hard, alkaline tap water (pH roughly 7.6-8.6) with slow acclimation and a conditioner that handles chloramine. Learn the numbers in our San Diego tap water guide.
New to planted tanks? Start with our beginner planted tank guide and the plant fertilizer guide.
Find it at Pet Zone
Pet Zone Tropical Fish is a San Diego aquarium store with two locations. Stock changes daily, so call ahead if you are after a specific species or plant. Shop online at petzonesd.com.
4160 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 987-0309
Open daily, 10am-6pm
Aquascaping, planted tanks
4266 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 283-1812
Closed Monday; Tue-Fri 10:30am-6pm, Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 11am-4pm
Monster fish, koi