Azolla Filiculoides
Portion Size
You will receive at least 50 plants.
Description
Azolla, also known as Fairy moss , Duckweed fern and Mosquito fern, is an Australian native plant. Azolla is the ultimate floating plant, and the fastest growing of all other floaters. This species can handle higher temperatures than duckweed.
Azolla prefers a still surface to grow on, and is great for preventing mosquitos from breeding in your pond or aquarium. It is goldfish resistant, meaning goldfish usually do not eat it. This floater (Azolla) gets about three as big as normal Duckweed and will develop red and purple colours in the leaves under higher lighting.
Quick Stats
- Scientific Name: Azolla Filiculoides
- Care Level: Easy
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Tank Placement: Floats on water surface
- Lighting Requirement: will thrive in low to bright light
- Ideal Temperature: 70°-86°F (10°-30°C)
- pH: 5-8
- CO2: No
- Substrate: No
Is Azolla native to Australia?
Yes, Azolla is native to Australia and it is found in across freshwater bodies across wetlands, lakes, ponds, and slow-moving water bodies. There are several species of Azolla, including Azolla filiculoides and Azolla pinnata which are both native to Australia.
What is Azolla used for?
Azolla has many uses, particularly as a fertilizer in rice paddies and other crops due to its high nitrogen content. It is also commonly used as animal feed for cattle, fish and poultry because it is rich in proteins, minerals and nutrients.
Is Azolla the same as Duckweed?
No, Azolla is not the same as duckweed. Azolla is a floating fern while duckweed if a flowering plant. Although both are floating plants that rapidly spread, they are not the same.
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Wow. I really thought this snail was dead. AI even told me it was dead because of some algae growth on its shell and told me to discard it. But I felt like it was still alive because I caught a glimpse of it touching the surface of the container, so I decided to leave it in the tank anyway. On the second day, it looked like it moved a little, but I wasn't sure. By the third day, to my surprise, it was up on the glass of the tank! Luckily, I followed my instinct and didn't listen to the AI.
Gorgeous lovely salmon colour. Snail was hiding in the cholla wood the very 1st day. 2nd day just came out to eat and went back inside the cholla wood. 3rd day out and about. I am very happy with the purchase.
Skittles shrimps like these food. I am very happy with the purchase.
All the skittles shrimps are alive . They are very active and eating well on the 1st day.
I am very happy with the purchase and the delivery.
Pond plants arrived in excellent condition!
Very speedy delivery as well!
Arrived fast and healthy. Thank you!
Super cute they look great
Monte Carlo
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Nice big piece and shrimp love it
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Good quality look good in tanks