Amazon Frogbit

Amazon Frogbit is a popular floating aquarium plant loved for its vibrant green, lily pad-like leaves and long, flowing roots that create a beautiful natural look. It provides excellent surface cover while offering shelter and security for shrimp, fry, bettas, and other small fish.

Easy to grow and beginner-friendly, Amazon Frogbit thrives in a wide range of aquarium conditions. It grows quickly under moderate to high lighting and helps improve water quality by absorbing excess nutrients, which can reduce algae growth. Its trailing roots also provide a natural grazing area for shrimp and beneficial microorganisms.

Whether you're creating a low-tech planted tank or a high-tech aquascape, Amazon Frogbit is an excellent addition for enhancing both the appearance and health of your aquarium.

Care Guide

Difficulty: Easy

Growth Rate: Fast

Placement: Floating

Lighting: Low to High (Medium lighting recommended for best growth)

CO₂: Not required

Temperature: 20–30°C (68–86°F)

pH: 6.0–7.8

Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard

Propagation: Produces daughter plants on runners that can be separated once established.

Why You'll Love It

• Attractive floating leaves with long, decorative roots
• Provides shade and a sense of security for fish and shrimp
• Excellent at absorbing excess nutrients and reducing algae
• Easy to grow and ideal for beginners
• Naturally propagates by producing daughter plants
• Great for breeding tanks, shrimp tanks, and community aquariums

Tip: Avoid excessive surface agitation, as constantly wet leaves can slow growth or cause the plant to decline.