Duckweed: Aquatic Animal Food That’s Good For Water Quality

Nothing compares to natural live fish foods which are important for fish and other aquatic animals. Live fish food is good for outdoor water gardens as well as aquariums. Fish need a natural live fish food — Daphnia and duckweed provide naturally nutrition for your aquatic animals.

Dried fish foods try to mimic the nutritional value of live fish foods and when you over feed your fish, can foul or contaminate the water. Why not give your fish a live fish food treat now.

Duckweed is a small floating aquatic plant that your aquatic animals such as fish, tadpoles and frogs, salamanders will consume. Its an outstandingly nutritious being high in protein with vital minerals and vitamins for the fish, frogs and other aquatic creatures. It has protein and fiber for your fish that contains higher concentrations of the essential amino acids, lysine and methionine, than most plant proteins.

The Duckweed plant will consume CO₂ from the atmosphere and convert it to oxygen.  It’s the fastest growing seed plant on our planet. Duckweed, known for its rapid growth, serves as an excellent cover plant that effectively minimizes algae proliferation and helps maintain clear water. Its ability to thrive quickly not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of aquatic environments but also contributes to a healthier ecosystem by promoting balance in water quality.

Duckweed will provide shade to help keep the water cooler and your goldfish and koi happier.

Duckweed also has trace biochemicals such as beta carotene and xanthophyll. The nutritional requirements of fish appear to be met completely in ponds receiving only fresh Duckweed. Just place a portion of duckweed on the surface of the water and watch the fish feed.