Dwarf Lettuce

Pistia stratiotes

A floating rosette plant resembling small lettuce heads. Provides shade, absorbs excess nutrients, and offers cover for fry. Roots provide habitat for microorganisms.

Care Parameters

Light

Medium

CO₂

None

Growth

Fast

Difficulty

Beginner

Placement

Floating

Temperature

20–30°C

6–7.5

Propagation

Daughter plants form at leaf axils; divide when crowded.

Suitable Equipment

Hang-On-Back Filter

Sponge Filter

Canister Filter

Protein Skimmer

Common Problems

Hair Algae

Long green strands coat plants, hardscape and glass. Common in young or bright tanks.

algae

Brown Diatom Algae

A dusty brown coating on glass, plants and decor, common in new tanks.

algae

Staghorn Algae

Grey-green branching tufts shaped like antlers on plant tips and filter outlets.

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Dwarf Lettuce

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Dwarf Lettuce

Care Parameters

Propagation

Suitable Equipment

Common Problems

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